Warri Refinery re-opening: Tinubu thumbs up NNPCL
President Bola Tinubu | File Image President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has expressed happiness over the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, described the development as another remarkable achievement in […]
Nto floats NGO to assist FG on sustainable food security
Dr Philips Nto | File Image ..To train farmers By Grory Anaba In a bid to offer practical support to the federal government towards the actualization of sustainable food security in Nigeria, some university lecturers have floated an organisation for that purpose. Their aim is to move around the country to galvanise Nigerians to embrace […]
PETROAN upthumbs Dangote Refinery over PMS price reduction, tasks NNPCL
PETROAN logo | File Image PETROAN: The price reduction will alleviate the suffering of Nigerians and reduce the cost of living and transportation during this festive period By Valentine Amanze The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has applauded the management of Dangote Refinery for slashing the ex-depot price of Premium Motor […]
BDCs get CBN approval to buy $25,000 weekly
U.S. dollar notes | File Image Nigeria’s apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has granted temporary permission to Bureau de Change operators, to purchase up to $25,000 in foreign exchange weekly from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, with effect from December 19, 2024 to January 30, 2025. The arrangement was launched earlier this month. […]
Niger Assembly approves N1.558tr 2025 budget
Governor Mohammed Bago | File Image By Mohammed Usman Niger State House of Assembly (NSHA) has approved the 2025 budget of N1.558 trillion as presented by the state Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago. This is coming barely four days after the Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, presented the 2025 appropriation estimate to the House […]
Oil spill ravages Andoni communities
One of the oil spill areas in Rivers. Residents appeal to govt, Shell for assistance Communities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State have cried out over the oil spill that spread their shoreline on December 13, 2024. The spill, which emanated from an SPDC facility in Bonny Island – spreading to the Oyorokoto […]
Shell invests in Bonga North deep-water project
Shell logo | File Image Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced a final investment decision (FID) on Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. The project will sustain oil and gas production at the Bonga facility, the company said in a statement on […]
How Nigeria’s leather, textile operators could benefit from $1tr global market, by Son
Director General/ Chief Executive Officer, SON, Mr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke | File Image SON: With the right standards and quality assurance in place, our local manufacturers could produce high-quality leather products that could compete with the best in the world By Valentine Amanze The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has appealed to stakeholders to adhere […]
Why Nigeria needs effective funding system for tobacco control
Olawale Makanjuola | File Image By Olawale Makanjuola Tobacco use remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to a myriad of health issues including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses, and various cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year globally, with a substantial portion of […]
Ways states could benefit from Tax Bills — Presidency
President Bola Tinubu | File Image Nigeria’s presidency has said that the controversial Tax Bills would serve the states better and enhance their capacity to earn more revenue. The Senior Special Assistant to the Presidency on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, gave the assurance in a statement on Wednesday, while explaining the tax bills. Ajayi […]
