Fuel prices
22 Oct
Commercial drivers in Lagos have threatened to embark on an unannounced strike in protest against several grievances, including the recent hike in fuel prices, police extortion, excessive daily ticket fees, and multiple collection points in motor parks and garages.
10 Sep
In a bold step to reduce fuel costs and offer Nigerians an affordable alternative to petrol and diesel, President Bola Tinubu has made Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) available for vehicles at just ₦230 per litre. This landmark initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial strain caused by the high cost of petrol, which currently exceeds…
15 Aug
Depot owners in Nigeria have once again dismissed accusations that they are undermining local refineries, instead preferring to continue importing petroleum products. They also reject claims that their operations inflate foreign exchange demand and contribute to rising fuel prices. In a media briefing on Wednesday, Olufemi Adewole, Executive Secretary of the Depot and Petroleum Products…
11 Jun
The reigning metaphor in Nigeria today is: “Hunger in the land.” The Yoruba rendition of the metaphor puts it a bit more frighteningly as Eb
16 Apr
In a groundbreaking development for consumers across Nigeria, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made a historic announcement by further reducing the price of diesel from ₦1,200 to ₦1,000 per litre. This move comes in the wake of the refinery's recent introduction of diesel at a remarkably discounted rate of ₦1,200 per litre just three weeks ago.…
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Friday, criticized the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for its recently released Crime Experienced and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024, describing it as misleading, fabricated, and politically motivated. NBS recently released a report titled, 'Crime Experienced and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024,' claiming that between May 2023 and…
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The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos has detained an impostor Police officer over his alleged attempt to secure bail for two detained international fraudsters. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Mr Adegoke Fayoade confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. NAN recalls that the zonal command…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom WikeThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a two-week ultimatum to the 762 landowners in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, to settle their outstanding payments for Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). The landowners have until 3 January 2025 to comply, or their…
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The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward enhancing food production and agricultural transformation in Nigeria by commissioning a fleet of tractors and harvesters in Kano. In a statement by Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan, Director of Information and Public Relations on Friday, the government highlighted its unwavering commitment to advancing the agricultural sector as a…
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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said Friday he was "proud" of his actions as he awaited the verdict in his long-running trial for blocking a migrant rescue ship at sea, for which he risks six years in jail. The far-right leader denies charges of abuse of office and the deprivation of liberty of 147…
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The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expressed the ministry’s commitment to revive sports in tertiary institutions as part of efforts to foster national unity. Alausa made the statement in Abuja on Friday while receiving awards from the ministry’s sports club following the 43rd edition of the Annual Public Service Games. The awards presented…
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US lawmakers raced Friday to prevent a government shutdown due to bite within hours, after Donald Trump and Elon Musk sabotaged a bipartisan agreement that would have kept the lights on well beyond Christmas. With government funding running out at midnight, the Republican-led House of Representatives needs to come up with a short-term fix to…
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The Federal Government has commenced wheat cultivation in Adamawa, targeting 12,000 farmers under its National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP) programme this dry season. Mr Salihu Jenenso, the NAGS-AP’s state Coordinator, made this known during a media tour at Kapo, one of the farming communities in Fufore Local Government Area of Yola. Jenenso said…
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The Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas, and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCONYCN) on Friday praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), led by Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for surpassing the two million barrels per day (mbd) oil production milestone and implementing policies that promote accountability and resource efficiency. It also reaffirmed the…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Friday inaugurated the remodeled E-Wing and E-Gate at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. Keyamo said that airport development was driven by collaborations and partnerships. He said that this had driven the partnership between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)…