Ayodele Sonubi
2 Aug
• Demand review of Tinubu's economic policies • Others present demands amid peaceful demonstrations in Oyo • APC, PDP trade words over alleged sponsorship of protest Youths, students and civil society organisations, under the aegis of Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens (CCNC), Osun State chapter, yesterday, stormed major streets in Osogbo, the state capital, to…
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The Federal Government has officially granted UTM FLNG Limited a "License to Construct" (LTC) Nigeria's first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility, opening a new economic gateway for the country, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, in the global gas market. The issuance of the LTC to UTM FLNG by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
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An Economist, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) indebtedness to fuel suppliers is not good for the country’s credit rating globally. READ ALSO:Restructure NNPCL’s $6bn debt, NPID tells FG The expert says the chaos that the debt may cause could be devastating to Nigeria’s already fragile economy.…
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The wife of the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, through her NGO, BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, has empowered 70 girls with laptops and home solar systems in Ibadan. Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the group, encouraged the girls to make positive impacts in their communities. During the closing of…
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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has stated that the appointment of 344 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) is a strategy to manipulate the poll. While noting that the appointments resemble ward canvassers for the All Progressives…
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Nigeria’s domestic air cargo industry is suffering due to a lack of cargo aircraft for the dedicated transport of cargo within the country. READ ALSO:‘Imperatives of cargo insurance in deepening air freight market’ The General Sales Agents (GSAs) are only making use of belly aircraft to move cargo, as they…
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Senator John Enoh, Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance in the AFCON qualifier match against Benin Republic. The team triumphed with a 3-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. "Bravo! Let’s keep soaring, Super Eagles!" Senator Enoh wrote on his social media handle, celebrating their…
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Christian cleric and Methodist Bishop of Imo State, Right Reverend John Eze, has provided a free supply of petrol to Okada riders. The Bishop's act of kindness and generosity to commercial cyclists came on the heels of the increased price of fuel and the hardship faced by commuters. The Bishop's gesture, which caught many by…
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The newly appointed Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee has warned party members that it will no longer be business as usual, stating that any anti-party activity by anyone, regardless of their position, will attract severe consequences. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Mr. Dare Adeleke, stated this over the weekend when he…
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The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo State, Mr. Nemi Iwo, has vowed to provide an enabling environment for a peaceful election as he met with the chairmen of political parties and their respective governorship candidates ahead of the September 21, 2024, election in the state. The Commissioner, who welcomed the politicians to the meeting,…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the federal government’s plan to increase Value Added Tax (VAT), warning that the move would exacerbate the current cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria. In a statement released on Sunday via his X handle, Atiku described the planned increase in VAT from 7.5% to 10% as a “blazing inferno that…