Lokpobiri: $5 Billion African Energy Bank in Final Stage Before Kick-off Oramah, Ibrahim inspect new headquarters in Abuja
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
Minister of State for Petroleum
Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said preparations for the launch of the $5 billion African
Energy Bank (AEB) have entered their final phase. Lokpobiri said this followed a high-level review
meeting in Abuja, where he hosted President of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah, and Secretary-
General of African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO), Dr Farouk Ibrahim.
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Do Not Let Marte Fall, Zulum Begs FG Spends night coordinating security logistics Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has appealed to the federal government to deploy decisive strategies that would ensure that Marte town did not
fall to Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents. Zulum, who was actively involved in coordinating security logistics till late in the night on
Saturday, undertook a tour to assess the challenges faced in Marte, while also exploring sustainable solutions to foster stability.
Before Zulum's arrival, Marte was completely deserted following a Boko Haram attack last Friday, with thousands taking refuge in Dikwa town.
Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the governor emphasised that his visit to Marte was to foster community cooperation, resilience and
continuous support to the security agencies. He stated, “Marte was Continued on page 5
Tinubu Meets Pope Leo XIV, Stresses Importance of Peace and Tolerance
Urges Nigerians to use their diversity for nation’s stability, rapid development Banter with Fayemi, Obi VP Vance, Zelenskyy attend installation of Papal Pontiff seeks unity for divided church, vows not to be 'autocrat’ See story on page 5
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo (L) with Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, exchanging pleasantries during the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, yesterday
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (R) exchanging pleasantries with the new Pope, Leo XIV, during his inauguration in Rome, yesterday
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