SBM Intelligence
3 Dec
A new report by SBM Intelligence, a market/security intelligence gathering and consulting firm, has ranked Nigeria and four other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa as the biggest losers in its Africa Country Instability Risk Report. The report by SBM Intelligence assesses political, economic, and social factors contributing to the region's political instability. It also provides a…
28 Aug
A few days ago, SBM Intelligence, in a report titled "NNPC Profit: Murky Waters" struggled hard to paint a mischievous narrative that there is nothing to celebrate about the N3.3tn Profit After Tax which the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd declared in its Audited Financial Statement for 2023. The consulting firm, in its report, drew…
29 May 2024
In today’s Nigeria, hardly a week goes by without a major security breach or crisis making the headlines. The rapid frequency of these unfortunate events indicates that Nigeria’s security architecture has crumbled. The damage from this collapse occurs in real-time, affecting real people beyond mere statistics. On some days, there are large-scale kidnappings of school…
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The Bonny Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers has condoled with the families of the three persons that died in a boat mishap on the Bonny Sea on Sunday, January 19. The council’s condolences is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Secretary to the LGA, Mr. John Gabriel-Pepple, in Bonny, on Wednesday.…
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Napoli are riding a wave of enthusiasm ahead of Saturday's visit of Juventus as fans begin to believe that Antonio Conte can bring Serie A title glory back to southern Italy.
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All three pastors who were kidnapped at gunpoint in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, have been released by their abductors. The pastors were reportedly abducted at about 11 p.m. last Monday night, shortly after departing the crusade grounds in Ejule. It was learnt that the kidnappers, who may have been trailing the…
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A magnitude 5.8 quake struck off the central Philippines on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, leaving cracks on buildings and houses.
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Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.
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The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) says it is taking proactive steps to enhance the capacity of its members. The body also says it is taking similar steps to ensure that engineering practices in the country meet global standards. President, COREN, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, stated this on Wednesday at a capacity…
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Real Madrid are the first football club to top a billion euros in revenue during a single season, fuelled by income generated by the revamped Santiago Bernabeu stadium, according to financial experts Deloitte.
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the graduation of 10,000 newly trained constables from various police training institutions across the country. The force also disclosed that the newly trained constables have "undergone rigorous physical and mental training" as part of their preparation to join the force. The force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the announcement…
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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a store breaking and theft incident that occurred early Wednesday morning. The suspects are Abdullah Tanimu, 18, of Luggere Jimeta, and Musa Isah, 24, of Doubeli Chochi Street. The police said the duo were apprehended after allegedly breaking into a shop belonging to…
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The Kuwaiti General Department of Criminal Investigation (GDCI), an arm of the Kuwaiti Police, has arrested two unidentified Nigerians in the Ahmadi Province region over an armed robbery where they made away with about $14,918 from an exchange office. Upon arrest, they were charged with involvement in the crime. This was disclosed by Kuwaiti authorities,…