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NNPC cuts Ex-Depot Petrol price to N899/litre amid competitive downstream market

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol to N899 per litre in Lagos, a decision that reflects growing competition in the downstream sector. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners…

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Port-Harcourt refinery fully operational

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.As ex-NNPC CEOs commend groundbreaking revitalization of Port Harcourt Refinery Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has affirmed that the Port-Harcourt Refinery is fully operational. This was stated in a release made…

Enhancement of Military of Health Services: Matawalle meets with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health

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In a significant move to bolster Defence Health Services and strengthen the partnership between the United States and Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle MON, met with a U.S. delegation…

Friday, Dec 20

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Land Title: I am not owing FCTA- Speaker Abbas

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JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that his attention has been drawn to reports in both the print and electronic media to the effect that the Federal Capital Territory…

Breaking: Oil marketers slash petrol price to N939.50 per litre

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IBRAHIM QUADRI Oil marketers have slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol from N1,060 to N939.50 per litre. The decision followed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery which had earlier on Thursday lowered the pump…

Counterfeit rice: NAFDAC shuts down 8 rice shops, seizes products worth 5 billion naira in Karu

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AKOR SYLVESTER, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in its sustained efforts to rid the country of unwholesome regulated products has shut down eight shops and one warehouse in Karu Local…

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Taraba Assembly jack up 2025 budget with N1.5bn to a total of N431.3bn

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EMMANUEL AWARI, Jalingo The Taraba State House of Assembly has passed the sum of over Four Hundred and Thirty-one point three billion naira(N431.3 billion) for the Services of the State for the 2025 fiscal year. This followed the…

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Unveiling of 4th Edition of Green Sentinel Magazine of House press corps at Nat’l Assembly in Abuja

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Chairman House of Representatives press corps Gboyega Onadiran (right) presenting the Ambassador of Peace South-East Award to the Deputy Speaker of the House Benjamin Okezie Kalu (2nd left), during the unveiling of the 4th Edition of the…

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Yuletide: Dangote reduces petrol price to N899.50 per litre

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UGO AMADI .Introduces special purchase offer for consumers Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product to below N900 per litre, to provide much-needed relief for Nigerians ahead of the holiday…

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2025 budget ‘ll revolutionise Nigeria if fully implemented -Barau

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.As Senate passes Bill to 2nd reading .Adjourns to January 14 Ignatius Okorocha, Abuja Senate on Thursday at plenary passed the appropriation Bill to second reading after about 42 members have made their Contributions to the debate. In his…

Seplat Energy emerges best in Social Impact/Human Capacity Development at SERAS

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UGO AMADI Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company, has been named Best In Social Impact/Human Capacity Development at the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) Africa for 2024. The Company…

Thursday, Dec 19

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NSITF management assures of fund repositioning for efficiency

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AKOR SYLVESTER,Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF) management has commenced the process of repositioning the fund for more efficiency as it visited regional branches. It said the new leadership would redouble efforts and…

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“OTY Empire CEO PRAIZ D shared details about the company’s vision, impact on Entertainment ,Technology”

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OTY Empire is a Nigerian-based entertainment and technology company founded in 2023 by Afrobeat artist Praise Davis, professionally known as PRAIZ D. The company, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, operates as a multi-faceted organization…

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President Bola Tinubu presentation of 2025 Budget Proposal at Nat’l Assembly Complex in Abuja

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From left: Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin; Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu; Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele and the Majority Leader, House of Representatives, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere,…

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$42.01bn external reserves can finance importation of goods, services for 9 months — CBN

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…Assures Nigerians of better economic fortunes 2025 Ignatius Okorocha, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria declared on Wednesday that the $42.01billion external reserves of the country, can finance importation of goods and services for more…

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Green Bond cements role of Capital market, in supporting low- carbon economy – SEC

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Comfort Ekeleme The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the issuance of green bonds has further cemented the role of the capital market in supporting Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy, addressing both…

Wednesday, Dec 18

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TotalEnergies, MRS, Sifax, Sahara, others win in 2004 oil bid round

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.As NUPRC plans 2025 oil licensing round for undeveloped fields UGO AMADI TotalEnergies , MRS Oil and Gas Company Limited, Sifax & Royalgate Consortium, , Sahara Deepwater Resource Limited, Petroli Energy Marketing & Supply Limited, and…

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Green bond cements role of capital market, in supporting low-carbon economy- SEC

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COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the issuance of green bonds has further cemented the role of the capital market in supporting Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy,…

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Tinubu Presents N49.8trn Budget Of Restoration, Urges More Patience From Nigerians As Reforms Yield Results

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking Wednesday in Abuja, assured Nigerians of better days ahead as economic reforms yield positive results. He said there have been noticeable signals of improved security, education, and health care, as…

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Rhapsody Tap2Read bracelets revolutionize global distribution of God’s Word during ReachOut World 2024

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In an extraordinary leap towards global outreach, Rhapsody of Realities has transformed the distribution of its powerful devotional during the ReachOut World 2024 and throughout December 2024 with the groundbreaking Tap2Read Bracelet. This…

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Senate passes bill banning use of dollar in Nigeria

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A bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currencies for transactions in Nigeria has passed its first reading in the Senate. The proposed legislation, introduced by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, aims to strengthen the Naira by making it the…

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Gov Fubara Promises Cottage Industries, Social Amenities To Create Jobs, Wealth

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NIPC pledges to facilitate Economic Growth

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PAULETTE ORJIME-Abuja NIGERIA Investment Promotion Commission(NIPC) has said it is committed to unveil several initiatives aimed at driving economic growth through investments. The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion…

Edo Assembly suspends LG chairmen, vice

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.As ALGON, PDP reject suspension The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state for two months, citing alleged gross misconduct and insubordination. The…

Insurance industry celebrates passage of Consolidated insurance Bill, predicts bright future for sector

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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has warmly welcomed the passage of the new Insurance Consolidated Bill by the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly and is optimistic that the legislation will unlock the growth, prosperity, and…

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Abia Airport signature project takes off today- Prince Okey Kanu

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STEVE UNEGBU, Umuahia The Abia Airport is supposed to be a Federal Government project. The federal government had planned to build an airstrip but the Abia State Governor,Dr Alex Otti in his very forward-thinking manner and disposition…

LASG partner Access Bank to provide 704 Housing Units in Ikorodu

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……commends UNICEF’s intervention. IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State government and Access Bank on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of 704 housing units at Odo-Nla, Ikorodu. The project will be built on 9.98…

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Media Parley, commissions Electric Vehicles , unveils new logo at main gate held in Lagos

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L-r …Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Service) (UNILAG) Prof Ayodele Atsenuwa; Vice-Chancellor (UNILAG) Professor Folasade Ogunsola; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Service) (UNILAG) Prof Lucian Obinna Chukwu; University Librarian at…

Tuesday, Dec 17

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Lawan assures on well-being of Armed Forces Personnel

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IGNATIUS OKOROCHA, Abuja The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has said that the committee will continue to provide support and resources to enhance the capabilities of the military and well-being of armed…

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Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed eight permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geopolitical zones. It was the second set of eight permanent secretaries…