NNPC Reduces Pump Price of Petrol to N860 per liter
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. As of the time of filing this report, there is […]
Flying Eagles To Resume Camping March 10 for U-20 AFCON Preparation
Nigeria’s U-20 boys, Flying Eagles, are now on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. Players and officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan, with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, March 10. Aliyu Zubairu’s charges will contend with Egypt, South Africa and Morocco […]
Trump Says US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Kick Ahead From March 4
President Donald Trump says the long-threatened 25% US tariffs against Canada and Mexico will kick in from today Tuesday March 4. Trump has said the import taxes will force the US neighbours to take more action to curb illegal drugs and migrants entering the country A 10% tariff on Chinese imports is also expected, be […]
FEC Approves New Satellite System To Curb Illegal Mining
The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦2.5 billion for the acquisition of a new satellite system to curb illegal mining in Nigeria. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake while briefing State House Correspondents after yesterday’s FEC meeting, said the system when operational will enable the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to track mineral extraction, […]
Dangote To Refund Customers who Purchased Petrol Above the Advertised Rates
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, above the advertised rates of N825 per litre at partner filling stations nationwide. The company confirmed in a statement yesterday, that it will refund N65 per litre on the over 200,000 metric tonnes of […]
FA Cup quarter-final Man City to face Bournemouth, Fulham host Crystal Palace
Manchester City will face Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final, while Aston Villa travel to second-tier Preston. After yesterday’s draw Fulham’s reward for beating holders Manchester United on penalties is a home tie against Crystal Palace. Brighton also beat Newcastle 2-1 after extra time yesterday and will face the winners of today’s fixture between Nottingham […]
Namibia’s Founding Father Najomo Receives State Burial after 21 Days of Mourning
Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, who steered the country to freedom from apartheid South Africa, was laid to rest in the country’s Heroes Acre cemetery at the weekend. It was attended by his widow, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and African leaders past and present, who all described Nujoma as an African icon, and a man […]
President Tinubu Signs 2025 Budget of N54.99 Trillion into Law
President Bola Tinubu today signed into law the N54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill, marking a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s economic recovery and transformation. The brief ceremony witnessed by Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Principal Officers from both chambers of the National Assembly and other top Government officials took place at the Presidential […]
NLC threatens Nationwide Protest over Electricity, Telecoms Tariffs hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday directed its affiliates to be on alert for mass action if the Federal Government implements the telecommunication services charge contrary to the terms agreed by the 10-man committee. The decision was taken by the National Executive Council of the NLC during a meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, where the […]
FG pledges to Payment of Bridging Claims
The National President, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi says the Federal Government has promised to pay the outstanding bridging claims and resolve other issues soon. In a statement yesterday, Maigandi said the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources had expressed their commitment to […]
