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Fuel crisis looms as drivers stop loading, allege harassment

  There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have ...

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We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery

  We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently has over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir. He also ...

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Babangida justifies $12.4bn Gulf oil windfall mismanagement despite Okigbo report

  Former military President, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, says Nigeria failed to maximise its oil boom years due to what he described as a nationwide “profligacy” and “conspicuous consumption” that undermined the economy’s long-term development. He also justified the spending of ...

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Dangote adopts advanced technology to boost efficiency

  The Dangote Group has embraced technology to enhance efficiency across its operations, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading conglomerate. According to a statement, the Senior Advisor to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Abdurrahman, speaking at the 46th Kaduna ...

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Emirates Airlines invests $200m to boost pharmaceutical cargo

  Emirates SkyCargo, a subsidiary of Emirates group, says it has invested $200m on equipment and faculties to ensure pharmaceutical cargo gets premium priority and also gets to their destinations as made without any form of interruption or damage. This ...

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Truck ban will reduce fuel supply to North – NARTO

  The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners has expressed concern over the potential impact of the Federal Government’s impending ban on large tankers carrying over 60,000 litres of petroleum products. Also, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of ...

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Glo deploys infrastructure to strengthen network coverage

Glo deploys infrastructure to strengthen network coverage Nigerian telecommunications company, Globacom, has intensified its nationwide network project to ensure improved customer experience, the operator said in a statement on Sunday. According to the company, the current phase of network upgrade ...

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Ecobank partners firm on digital training for students

  Ecobank Nigeria has collaborated with Code 14 Labs to expand the accessibility and reach of coding education for schoolchildren across Nigeria. This collaboration was solidified with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos, a statement from the ...

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Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia

  The Abia State Police Command has taken action following a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly manhandling a civilian. The incident was said to have occurred along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20 as the footage quickly gained attention on social ...

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Abducted Niger LG secretary regains freedom

  The Council Chairman of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, Aminu Najumei, has revealed that the council secretary, Daina Usman, who was abducted on Thursday night, managed to escape from his abductors on Friday. The council chairman, who ...

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Abiodun pledges to immortalise Ogun monarch

  The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would immortalise the late Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo, for bringing unprecedented development to the town during his 23 years of reign. The governor, who stated this ...

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EPL: Man United fight back to secure dramatic draw at Everton

  Manchester United on Saturday staged a late comeback to earn a 2-2 dramatic draw at Everton after they looked set to plunge deeper into crisis at Goodison Park. Everton’s resurgence under their returning manager David Moyes – formerly of ...

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EPL: Arsenal’s title hopes dented by West Ham in 1-0 defeat

  Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered a massive blow as the 10-man Gunners were beaten 1-0 at home by lowly West Ham on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen headed in the only goal just before half-time, and an injury-hit Arsenal had ...

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EPL: Asensio’s double compound more woes on Chelsea at Villa

  Marco Asensio’s first goals for Aston Villa clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against spluttering Chelsea after a costly blunder from Blues keeper Filip Jorgensen. Enzo Fernandez’s quick-fire opener put Chelsea ahead at Villa Park in a battle between top ...

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Robin van Persie appointed Feyenoord head coach — Report

  Former Netherlands international and Feyenoord legend Robin van Persie has reportedly been appointed as the new head coach of Feyenoord, signing a contract that runs until June 2027. The Dutchman, who enjoyed a successful playing career with clubs such ...

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Court orders final forfeiture of Emefiele’s $4.7m, N830m, property

  Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, and multiple properties linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele. The judge who had ...

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APC schedules national caucus, NEC meetings for February 25, 26

The ruling All Progressives Congress has officially announced meetings of its National Caucus and National Executive Committee, scheduled to be held on February 25 and 26, 2025, respectively. These high-level gatherings are set to take place at the Presidential Villa ...

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FG to scrap visa-on-arrival policy by April

  The Federal Government has revealed plans to discontinue its visa-on-arrival policy, describing it as “unsustainable” and a potential security risk. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Friday at the graduation ceremony of 100 officers of ...

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Natasha accuses Senate leadership of denying her privileges

  The lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has claimed that a lot of her privileges as a Senator have been denied. She stated this on Friday during an interview on Brekete Family, a Human Rights ...

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Don’t keep silent when harassed, LASU VC tells freshers

  Don’t keep silent when harassed, LASU VC tells freshers The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has urged newly admitted students in the School of Part-Time Studies to speak up against any form of harassment or assault. ...

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Tinubu approves relocation of 29 custodial centres

  President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres across the country as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s custodial facilities. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed this development during the commissioning of ...

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Court Jails Man For Hawking Cash In Enugu

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Enugu State has convicted and sentenced one Nwachukwu Ifeanyi to six months imprisonment for currency racketeering. Nwachukwu was arrested on February 9, 2024, by members of the Special Task ...

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