Ona Ara LG Chair, Dr. GLORIOUS, Flags Off Distribution of FG Palliatives to Vulnerable Residents
The Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS, has commenced the distribution of federal government palliatives to vulnerable residents within the council area. The distribution took place today at the local government Annex Secretariat in Ogbere Housing Estate, reaching various households, communities, traditional rulers, religious organizations, public boarding schools, civil societies, […]
Some NNPC Personnel, Oil Traders Own Blending Plant In Malta — Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has made startling revelations about the quality of fuel being imported into Nigeria. During a visit by the leadership of the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu, Dangote accused some staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil traders of operating a blending […]
Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Payment Exceeds 700BN Monthly, says IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised concerns over the federal government’s subsidy payments. IPMAN warned that Nigeria’s fuel subsidy expenditure could exceed N700 billion monthly. ALSO READ: Petrol/Electricity Scarcity: Nigerians Lament As Transport, Foodstuff Prices Increases This information was disclosed by Mohammed Shuaibu, Secretary of IPMAN, Abuja-Suleja. Shuaibu was responding to data […]
IT’S NOW OFFFICIAL: Senate passes National Minimum Wage Act 2019 Amendment Bill
IT’S NOW OFFFICIAL: Senate passes National Minimum Wage Act 2019 Amendment Bill The bill scaled first, second and third readings, just minutes after it was transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. In a unanimous vote after a clause consideration in the Committee of the Whole, the National Minimum Wage Bill scaled third reading and was passed. […]
Oyo State Advances Gas Infrastructure with Shell Nigeria Gas Partnership
Oyo State Advances Gas Infrastructure with Shell Nigeria Gas Partnership I, Honorable Commissioner Akin-Funmilayo Williams, am delighted to represent the Ministry of Lands, Housing, Survey, and Urban Development at this significant gathering. On 10th July 2024, we mark a crucial step towards enhancing Oyo State’s gas infrastructure, courtesy of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral […]
Ndume: ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Can Only Buy A Bag Of Rice
A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has condemned the ₦70,000 new minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. Recall that the lawmaker was recently relieved of his position as the Chief Whip over his comments against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu and the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress alongside the Trade […]
Developing: Labour Leaders Reacts to the Approved N70,000 Minimum Wage
Developing: Labour Leaders Reacts to the Approved N70,000 Minimum Wage Leaders of the organised Labour have confirmed accepting the N70,000 minimum wage President Bola Tinubu approved for Nigerian workers. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, had told State House correspondents that the president announced the offer at a meeting with the labour leaders at the Presidential […]
FLASH: Petrol Price Rises to N750.17 per Litre in June – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant increase in the average retail price of petrol in June, with a litre now costing N750.17. This represents a 37.44 percent year-on-year increase from the N545.83 recorded in June last year. However, compared to the previous month (May 2024), the average retail price decreased by […]
Food Crisis: Jubilation as FG orders distribution of rice for All Nigerians
The federal government has announced that it has donated about 20 trucks of rice to each of Nigeria’s 36 states and Abuja as part of measures to cushion the country’s food crisis. Information Minister Mohammed Idris disclosed this in Abuja on Monday while briefing State House reporters at the end of the Federal Executive Council […]
Breaking: NNPC No Longer Owns 20% Stake In The Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited no longer owns a 20% stake in Dangote Refinery. This was announced on Sunday by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote during a press briefing at the refinery on Sunday. According to him, the NNPCL only owns 7.2% of the refinery due to the NNPC’s failure to pay the balance […]