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The Nigerian government will start naira-based crude oil sales to the Dangote Refinery on October 1, 2024. This initiative aims to strengthen the naira and stimulate domestic economic activities. Key stakeholders, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, will ensure a smooth transition and...
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Jalal Arabi as Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria due to financial irregularities linked to the 2024 Hajj. Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has been nominated as his replacement, as the EFCC investigates alleged misconduct involving...
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for Paris aboard a newly acquired Airbus A330, replacing an aging Boeing 737. The Nigerian government defends the purchase for safety and cost-saving reasons, but critics argue it's ill-timed amid economic challenges. The acquisition has sparked a national...
Ibikunle Amosun has refuted Pat Utomi's $200 million loss claim, stating that Utomi's investment was no more than N50 million and that the contract cancellation was due to improper land acquisition. Amosun also offered N100 million in compensation, which Utomi allegedly rejected. Former Ogun...
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to France on Monday, following his recent visit to Equatorial Guinea. The visit is part of his ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen Nigeria's international relations. Details of the France trip remain undisclosed, but economic cooperation and...
Economist Pat Utomi accuses former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun of violating contracts, leading to the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by a French court. Utomi shares his own experience of financial loss due to Amosun's actions, raising concerns about governance and Nigeria's...
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo criticized Nigeria's leadership during the Leadership Empowerment International Conference, blaming "self-centred" leaders for the country's stagnation. He emphasized the need for transformational leadership focused on service to drive national...
NAFDAC has raised alarms over the quality of bread in Nigerian markets, revealing that some producers are using saccharine instead of sugar, posing health risks. The agency also warned other manufacturers about selling substandard products and emphasized strict enforcement of safety regulations...
SERAP has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas disclose the National Assembly’s monthly running costs. The organization warned of legal action if transparency is not achieved within seven days, highlighting the need for accountability and compliance...
In Bauchi State's Bogoro councillorship election, the Labour Party secured the most votes in Lusa B Ward despite not fielding a candidate. The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) declared PDP's Lucy Ahmadu Yusuf, who came second, as the winner. The APC candidate placed third...
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