FG buys 70 CNG buses from local manufacturer

CNG buses The Federal Government has taken delivery of 70 hybrid Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company in a bid to enhance the country’s transportation sector. The Nigerian automobile manufacturer made this disclosure in a statement on Monday. The buses, which operate on compressed natural gas and premium motor spirit, are expected to provide […]

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Dangote refinery refutes marketers’ projection on petrol price

The management of the Dangote petroleum refinery has stated that it has not fixed the price of the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. The Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, made this known in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to a report with the headline “Marketers Project N600/litre for Dangote Petrol”. […]

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Wife of detained Binance executive raises alarm, says he needs surgery

Yuki Gambaryan, wife of the Binance Executive detained in Nigeria, Tigran Gambaryan, on Monday, raised the alarm over the state of her husband’s health, which according to her has continued to deteriorate in custody. Gambaryan was one of two Binance executives arrested on arrival in the country on February 26, 2024, after being accused of […]

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Health of detained Binance executive deteriorates in Nigerian prison, wife says

Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, sits as he waits to face prosecution for tax evasion and money laundering at the federal high court in Abuja, Nigeria April 4, 2024. Reuters/ Abraham Achirga/File Photo The health of detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has deteriorated in a Nigerian prison where he […]

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Council of State commends Nigerians for resisting unconstitutional change of Government

Passes vote of confidence in Tinubu The inaugural Council of State meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commended Nigerians for resisting plot to unconstitutionally change government during the #EndBadGovernance protests. Members of the council also passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu. The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, made these disclosures […]

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WAEC withholds 215,267 results over alleged malpractice

he West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 215, 267 candidates, who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) (School Candidates) over alleged malpractice. Dr Amos Dangut, Head  of the National Office (HNO) stated this while announcing the results on Monday, in Lagos. According to Dangut, the number […]

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Distress as harsh economy forces shutdown of over 50 firms

80% others in low-capacity utilization Over 100,000 employees thrown into the job market Labour begs FG to intervene Over 50 firms in the chemical and non-metallic products sub-sector of the nation’s economy are in a dilemma as multinationals, medium and small-scale enterprises, SMEs, and member companies are either exiting, on the verge of shutting down, […]

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Beyond the protests: Can we stitch a fractured nation back together?

In the wake of Nigeria’s most turbulent anti-government protests, the nation stands at a critical crossroads. The unrest, sparked by economic hardship, hunger, and widespread disillusionment, has laid bare the deep-seated fractures that divide the country—geographically, economically, and socially. These protests are not merely outbursts of frustration; they are a powerful call for change, reflecting […]

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