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8 Oct
Nigeria should not be importing crude oil to meet domestic refinery feed stock needs, says the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG). Its Chairman, Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa, said this at the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) Summit in Lagos. The Summit has the theme, “Making Nigeria a Net Exporter of Petroleum Products.” Isa…
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery for the direct supply of petroleum products. IPMAN National President, Abubakar Garima, announced the partnership at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, following a meeting of the Association's National Working Committee. Garima stated that this collaboration aims to ensure…
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Lasisi Olagunju, a columnist renowned for his incisive and thought-provoking writing, has long captivated readers with his ability to intertwine Yoruba folktales, historical references, and literary insight. His articles often critically examine Nigeria’s political and social landscape uniquely. Yet, even admirers like myself—a friend of over two decades—occasionally find ourselves questioning some of his more…
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Representatives of the University of the Nations, Abara in Etché Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Monday, cried out to the state and federal governments to intervene in a pressing concern threatening the institution's integrity and very existence. According to Salvation Moses, Project Manager, the university is facing relentless attacks from land grabbers who…
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Premier League referee David Coote was Monday suspended after a video was posted on social media appearing to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. It is unclear when the video was made or how it came into circulation but, according to the clip, Coote said Klopp was "arrogant" and used…
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Heirs Energies, Osayande Igiehon, has said that as Africa navigates the challenges of energy security and sustainability, balancing traditional and renewable energy sources is key to a sustainable future. He stressed the need for a harmonized approach that leverages the strengths of each to address the continent’s unique needs.…
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President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that "the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering." Tinubu made the call on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit which was convened to address the current situation in the Middle…
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The Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr. John Asein, has stressed the need for every university in the country to have an Intellectual Property (IP) Policy so as to maximise their innovative and creative potentials. Dr. Asein, who made the proposal while formally presenting the revised Model Intellectual Property (IP) Policy to the General Assembly…
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Students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Monday, paralyzed activities at the office of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), while protesting the deplorable Oye –Ikole Federal road which they alleged led to the death of a final year student of the institution last week. Recall that the Oye-Ekiti-Ikole Federal Road is a link…
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Former Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has stated that the experience of dealing with stone-throwing Nigerian fans helped him prepare for the demands and challenges at Rangers. The 36-year-old defender and his teammates endured the frustrations and discontent from home fans at Ibrox on Sunday as they narrowly secured a 1-0 victory over Hearts. In…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that "the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering." He said "it is not enough to issue empty condemnations. The world must work towards an end to Israeli aggression, which has…