CNPP Demands Immediate Presidential Intervention on Dangote Refinery Impasse, Warns of Looming Threat to Democracy
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed deep concern over the lingering controversy surrounding the pricing of petrol from the Dangote Refinery, citing far-reaching implications for the economy, livelihoods, and democracy in Nigeria and Africa. “This discrepancy raises…
Delta Government Mobilises Contractors, Demands Speedy, Quality Delivery
Delta State Government, having mobilised contractors handling its various projects across the state, has called on them to ensure prompt and quality delivery. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, made the call on Friday,…
FCT Budget: Wike Commended For Rebuilding Trust, Confidence In Public Officials Under Tinubu
The Concerned Young Leaders Forum has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike, for revitalizing trust and confidence in public officials under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a statement signed by Dr. James Titus Uzah,…
GTBank Under Fire: House of Reps Launches Probe into Alleged Corruption, Money Laundering, and Fictitious Profit Reporting
In a significant development, the House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTBank) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Segun Agbaje, over serious allegations of corruption, money laundering, and fictitious profit reporting. The…
Local Refinery: Niger Delta Lawyers Want PH Refinery Operational Before End Of September As Promised By NNPCL, Mele Kyari
Some lawyers from the Niger Delta have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Managing Director, Mele Kyari, to ensure the Port Harcourt Refinery becomes operational before the end of September, as previously promised….
GTBank: NGIJ Condemns Arrest, Intimidation of Its Member, Olurotimi Olawale
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has strongly condemned in its entirety “the brazen display of corporate intimidation by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO)” and the “attempt to muzzle the press by arresting a journalist, Olurotimi Olawale, for simply…
Delta Commissioner Unveils Empowerment Program to Ease Economic Hardship
Delta State Commissioner for Works, Comrade Reuben Izeze, has unveiled a comprehensive empowerment program aimed at cushioning the effects of the current economic hardship on indigent women, students, party faithful, and local vigilantes in Ughievwen Kingdom. The program, scheduled to…
Access Bank Dragged to Court Over Refusal to Refund N14.3 Million
Satek Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian company, has filed a lawsuit against Access Bank Plc at the Lagos High Court, alleging that the bank refused to refund N14.3 million ($33,000 USD) after a contract failed. According to court documents, Satek Nigeria…
Dangote Refinery Petrol Price Controversy: IPMAN Slams NNPC Over ‘Senseless’ Pricing
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) for selling petrol lifted from the Dangote Refinery at a higher price than imported ones. IPMAN National Welfare Officer, John Kekeocha, expressed…
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…
