FAO Trains Trainers On Fodder Production
By Morgan Dim The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has concluded a week-long training of trainers (TOT) workshop on fodder production to strengthen livestock sustainability in North East of Nigeria. A statement made available to newsmen…
Unity Bank Projects N27B in Q4 Earnings, Targets N4B Profit
Unity Bank Plc has projected gross earnings of N27 billion and a Profit After Tax of N4 billion in Q4, 2024, in its latest earnings forecast released to the Nigerian Exchange Group. Although the projected gross earnings represent a marginal…
Don’t Strangulate Dangote Refinery, MURIC Urges FG Amidst Fuel Price Hike
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the recent fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its decision to monopolize the supply of Dangote Refinery’s fuel. In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq…
Mele Kyari not to Blame for Fuel Scarcity, Price Hike
By Muhammad Saleh Hassan Since the perennial crisis over scarcity of petrol and hike in price hit an alarming proportion in the country, unconstructive criticisms have trailed the performance of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigeria National Petroleum…
Coalition Berates Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal for Financing Banditry, Illegal Gold-Mining for Selfish Gains
***Calls for Arrest of Bandits’ Sponsors A coalition, Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain. Speaking at a press conference,…
Protect Human Rights Of Dr. Akindele Akintoye, Protect The Investments In Duport Refinery
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a press statement condemning the persecution and unjust treatment of Dr. Akindele Akintoye, a renowned investor and entrepreneur, and owner of Duport Midstream Company Limited. “We have observed with great chagrin, the protracted…
All-African Students’ Union Condemns Planned Protests, Warns Against Incendiaries
The All-African Students’ Union (AASU) has issued a strong statement condemning a planned mass shutdown of major cities in Nigeria, calling for the sack of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), Mr. Mele…
Fuel for Thought: NNPC Limited’s Debt Crisis Threatens to Leave Nigeria High and Dry – Official
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), is facing a financial strain that could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s energy security. The company has acknowledged reports of significant debt to petrol suppliers, which has…
Nigeria’s Federal Government Initiates External Audit of NNPC’s N2.7tn Subsidy Claim
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards verifying the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) N2.7tn fuel subsidy claim by initiating the selection process for an external auditor. This move aims to determine the authenticity of the claim…
ALGON Partners WHO As Landmark Technical Workshop on Primary Health Care Revitalization Kicks Off in Abuja
A groundbreaking technical workshop on Primary Health Care (PHC) revitalization and operationalization has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare sector. The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) is partnering with the World Health…
Federal Government Threatens to Shut Down Filling Stations Selling Petrol at N1,000/litre Amid Worsening Fuel Scarcity
The federal government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has threatened to shut down any filling stations found to be profiteering from Nigerians by selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at exorbitant prices…