•N898 per litre based on crude imported in dollars — DANGOTE•NNPC lifts 16.8m litres out of 25m By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Godwin Oritshe, Obas Esiedesa & Mariam Eko The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery yesterday disagreed over the pricing of the petrol to be supplied by the refinery. The disagreement…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his official trips to China and the United Kingdom. His arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on September 15, 2024, marks the conclusion of a significant diplomatic journey aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international relations and securing vital agreements for national development. Highlights of the China Visit…
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecasted that Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery will significantly impact Europe’s oil industry, particularly in the Northwest Europe (NWE) gasoil market. The world’s largest single-train refinery, situated in Lagos, is expected to disrupt traditional diesel and jet fuel suppliers, exerting considerable pressure on Europe’s refined petroleum product market. In…
Uganda Airlines has officially commenced direct flight operations between Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria. The inaugural flight, which took place on September 12, 2024, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between East and West Africa. Inaugural Flight and Reception The inaugural flight, designated UR 900, departed…
Thank you, Mr. Dangote. You are a patriot, a priceless national hero. As the common saying goes, ‘you have done what Napoleon could not do.’ Beginning today, the entire nation should begin to feel a sense of pride as Dangote Refinery begins to sell petroleum products locally. This is no ordinary news. What this means…
In March 2024, the Nigerian media landscape was awash with the story: Premium Times, TVC News, Daily Trust, Galaxy TV, The Beat 97FM, The Cable, The Nation, Leadership, Blueprint, and The Sun. They were all reporting that David Umahi, the Minister of Works, pledged to complete the Lokoja-Benin Road within six months. In two articles (Does…
Fellow Nigerians, we have entered the era of Tinubunomics. Listen to this: Oil marketers are fighting against market forces as Dangote drops the price of Diesel. Hear this: They say that Dangote is distorting their businesses by trying to give Nigerians lower prices. Where in the world have lower prices ever hurt a country? This…
Eat Chill and Play: How Women Promote Mental Health Ladies, do you know that September is Mental Health Awareness Month? The World Health Organization (WHO), is focusing this time around on Suicide Prevention. Timely, I will say, considering that mental health is a taboo subject in many African countries, Nigeria included. These days, more and…
In the wake of the devastating floods that have impacted Borno State, a coalition of governors from various states has come together to extend their support and solidarity to the victims. The floods, triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, have displaced over 414,000 individuals and led to significant destruction across Maiduguri and its…
As the September 21 governorship election approaches, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has voiced serious concerns regarding the Nigeria Police’s ability to ensure a fair and secure electoral environment. Speaking at a press conference on September 10, 2024, Obaseki expressed a lack of confidence in the police, alleging that their actions have shown a clear…
