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Marketers say Petrol would have reached N1,500 without Dangote refinery

11Mar

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Marketers say Petrol would have reached N1,500 without Dangote refinery

Oil marketers have said the pump price of petrol in Nigeria would have climbed as high as N1,500 per litre if the country was still heavily dependent on imported refined petroleum products.According to industry players, improvements in local refining capacity, particularly the operations of the Dangote Refinery, have helped cushion the impact of rising global oil prices and supply disruptions. Marketers had earlier warned that petrol prices could climb to around N1,200 per litre due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which has triggered volatility in global crude oil markets. They explained that petrol prices in Nigeria are influenced by international crude oil prices, exchange rate pressures and rising logistics costs. Over the weekend, petrol was already ...

Lagos begins first online pre-marital course for pastors, imams, counsellors

11Mar

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Lagos begins first online pre-marital course for pastors, imams, counsellors

The Lagos State Government has launched a Religious Pre-Marital Counselling Online Course for pastors, imams and faith-based marriage counsellors to equip them with practical tools to guide couples toward healthier, violence-free marriages.The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency announced the initiative in a statement on Wednesday, describing it as part of the state’s commitment to preventing domestic violence by strengthening family foundations before marriages begin.Marriage preparation in many communities across Lagos often takes place within churches and mosques, making faith leaders key sources of guidance for intending couples.“Recognising this influence, the programme has been designed to provide counsellors with structured knowledge that combines faith-based...

Reaction as Kano governor Abba Yusuf sacks Head of Service

11Mar

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Reaction as Kano governor Abba Yusuf sacks Head of Service

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday, March 10, removed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa from office as the state’s Head of Service with immediate effect. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Wednesday, March 11. He said the decision was part of the ongoing efforts by the present administration to reposition Kano the state civil service for greater efficiency, discipline, and improved service delivery across all government institutions. According to Dawakin-Tofa, his principal expressed appreciation to the outgoing head of service for his contributions and dedication to the service of Kano State during his tenure. “We wish him the best in his future endeavours and pray for his continued success in all aspects...

FG signs deal to host 2027 Intra-African trade fair in Lagos

11Mar

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FG signs deal to host 2027 Intra-African trade fair in Lagos

The Federal Government has signed the hosting agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027, with Lagos selected as the official host city for the continental event aimed at boosting trade and investment across Africa.The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Lagos in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank, the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat.The event also marked Nigeria’s formal takeover of the hosting baton from Algeria, which hosted the fourth edition of the fair that generated $49.94bn in trade and investment deals.Scheduled to take place from November 5 to 11, 2027, IATF2027 is targeting $50bn in trade and investment deals, 100,000 visitors, 2,500 exhibitors and participation from more than 100 countries....

President Tinubu orders quick rollout of 100,000 CNG kits to ease fuel hike pressure

11Mar

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President Tinubu orders quick rollout of 100,000 CNG kits to ease fuel hike pressure

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of about 100,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerians, following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East.The executive chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, disclosed this after a meeting with the President at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, March 10.Ahmed said the President's directive is part of a broader push by the Federal Government to cut transportation costs and expand alternative energy use amid global oil market volatility triggered by the ongoing United States–Israel war with Iran.“The President, as usual, is always trying to get information on what is going on, especi...

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports climb to N12.36 trillion in 2025 – NBS

11Mar

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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports climb to N12.36 trillion in 2025 – NBS

Nigeria recorded a major increase in non-oil exports in 2025, with total earnings reaching N12.36 trillion between January and December, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics.The latest Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics report shows the figure rose sharply from N9.09 trillion in 2024, signaling stronger export activity outside the country’s traditional oil sector.The development reflects ongoing efforts by policymakers in Nigeria to diversify the economy by expanding exports in agriculture, manufacturing, and solid minerals, reducing the country’s long-standing dependence on crude oil revenue.Recent export trends show fluctuations before the current surge. Non-oil exports stood at N3.14 trillion in 2022, before dropping to N2.56 trillion in 2023. The ...

Have children out of wedlock, marriage doesn’t work – Timaya [VIDEO]

11Mar

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Have children out of wedlock, marriage doesn’t work – Timaya [VIDEO]

Published Nigerian singer, Timaya has shared his opinion on having children out of wedlock and marriage.The Dem Mama crooner sparked outrage after he was seen in a now-viral clip saying it is better to have children out of wedlock, claiming that marriage doesn’t work.Timaya and Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy appeared to be giving their colleague, Phyno, marital advice in the viral video.“Just born pikin, pikin go grow. This marriage thing no dey work,” he said in pidgin, sparking mixed reactions from those in the room in the viral video.The video also elicited mixed reactions on social media, with many disagreeing with Timaya’s stance on marriage.Timaya is a father of four children with three different women. He shares his first two daughters, Emmanuella and Grace...

UNILAG insists exams will continue amid ASUU strike

11Mar

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UNILAG insists exams will continue amid ASUU strike

The University of Lagos has kicked against the school’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who have declared an industrial action without following due process.ASUU UNILAG on Tuesday, ordered lecturers to withdraw their services from Wednesday over ‘amputated’ January and February salaries.The Chairman, ASUU, UNILAG chapter, Prof Idou Keinde, stated that the lecturers did not receive the full complement of their salaries: Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and Professorial Allowance.Keinde vowed that the lecturers would not resume work until their full salaries are paid.But UNILAG, through its Head, Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, on Wednesday, said the university would continue to engage w...

Egypt raises fuel prices up to 30% as Middle East war bites

10Mar

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Egypt raises fuel prices up to 30% as Middle East war bites

Egypt has raised domestic fuel prices by up to 30 percent, citing “exceptional” global energy pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict that has disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes.The increases were announced on Tuesday, March 10, by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and apply to gasoline, diesel and natural gas used in vehicles.In a statement, the ministry said the price adjustments were driven by disruptions in global supply chains, rising geopolitical risks and increased maritime shipping and insurance costs, which have pushed petroleum product prices to levels not seen in years.Global oil markets have been volatile during the conflict involving Israel, Iran and the United States. Oil prices briefly climbed above $119 per barrel ...

Singer Rihanna jets out of LA after shooter is charged with attempted murder for attack at her mansion

10Mar

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Singer Rihanna jets out of LA after shooter is charged with attempted murder for attack at her mansion

Pop star, Rihanna has reportedly left Los Angeles in the wake of a frightening shooting at her Beverly Hills mansion as the police continue to investigate the incident.The 38-year-old pop superstar was pictured driving out to the private section of the Van Nuys Airport with her caravan of SUVs shortly after the woman who allegedly shot at her home was charged with attempted murder.Rihanna (real name: Robyn Fenty) was then ferried away from Los Angeles on a small twin-engine private jet.Authorities reportedly arrested 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz in connection with the incident, with TMZ reporting that the police booked Ortiz for attempted murder, with her bail set at $10.2 million.Additionally, the Los Angeles Times reported that the suspect allegedly used an AR-15-styl...