By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a significant reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899.50 per litre, effective immediately. This price cut, announced on Thursday morning, is aimed at providing relief to Nigerians during the upcoming holiday season. The refinery had previously lowered the price to N970 per litre on November 24th. “This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period,” stated Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, in a press release. Furthermore, Dangote Refinery is introducing a special offer: for every…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has successfully negotiated a reduction of over N2 billion in tuition liabilities owed to Middle East University, Cyprus, for the education of state-sponsored students. The intervention, which was disclosed during the 22nd Executive Council Meeting at the Kano Government House, reduces a debt inherited from the previous administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the liabilities, totalling over 3 million euros (approximately N4 billion), had been left unpaid by the Ganduje-led government. The debt covered tuition fees for students…
…TEENS MATA honors Governor Yusuf By Usman Usman Garba Kano State has been named the overall best state at the 2024 National Agricultural Show held in Nasarawa State. The state also secured second place in the fisheries value chain category at the just concluded national agric show. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, revealed that the trophy was presented to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Danjuma Mahmud, during the 22nd State Executive Council Meeting in Kano. Governor Yusuf commended the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has launched an urgent investigation into the activities of medicine vendors in Ebom, a community in the Abi Local Government Area, where an outbreak of abnormal sleep disorders has left many residents hospitalized. The government suspects the disorders may be linked to trypanosomiasis or substance abuse. Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, the State Commissioner for Health, along with Dr. Vivien Mesembe Otu, Director General of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, confirmed the rapid response to contain the situation. The government has instructed the directorates of medical and pharmaceutical services…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a bid to alleviate the economic difficulties faced by residents following the removal of oil subsidies, the Katsina State Government has commenced the sale of food items at affordable prices. The initiative, which aims to provide essential food supplies at lower costs, was announced by the Special Adviser on Rural Economy, Engineer Nuhu Danja. Speaking to the press after the State Executive Council meeting, Engineer Danja revealed that the food items would be sold at seven designated centers spread across the state. These centers, which are strategically located in all three senatorial zones of…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja In a startling revelation, Barrister Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youth and Sports, has admitted that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration misled Nigerians during its eight-year tenure. Dalung made the confession in an interview on the ‘Mic On Podcast’ with popular TV host Seun Okinboloye on Sunday. A member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during Buhari’s first term in office (2015-2019), Dalung expressed deep disappointment with the administration, accusing it of betraying the trust of the Nigerian people. “I am completely disappointed because what we told Nigerians was not what happened. We lied; we deceived Nigerians.…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has announced his administration’s plans to capitalize on the state’s abundant resources to attract investments and create jobs. During a courtesy visit by Ms. Elsie Attafuah, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria, Governor Buni highlighted the state’s potential in agriculture, particularly sesame seed production, and livestock. He emphasized the government’s commitment to developing these sectors to boost international trade and generate wealth. The Governor acknowledged the challenges faced by the state in recent years due to insurgency, stating that the focus had been…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has presented a budget proposal of N486,218,047,600 for the 2025 fiscal year to the Adamawa State House of Assembly. While presenting the estimated appropriation bill, titled the “Budget of Service,” Governor Fintiri highlighted that the budget is 100% higher than the 2024 budget. He explained that of the total N486 billion, recurrent expenses will amount to N137 billion (28.23%), while the remaining N348 billion (71.77%) will be allocated to capital projects. Governor Fintiri noted that, “My administration is committed to achieving its eight-point agenda, which includes security, infrastructure development,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has expanded its campaign on the newly proposed Tax Reform bills by involving religious leaders in its outreach efforts. As part of its strategy to promote understanding and acceptance of the reforms, NOA staff have been attending mosque and church activities to educate worshippers on the advantages of the bills. Muhtari Lawal Tsagam, the State Director of the NOA, emphasized the importance of engaging religious leaders to ensure the success of the reform initiatives. Speaking at a town hall meeting with critical stakeholders, Tsagam explained, “Our staff have visited mosques…
…Collaborating with international organisations to promote Nigeria’s potential From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has confirmed that its Pioneer Status Incentive (PSI) programme has successfully attracted investments from 37 companies across various sectors, totaling N386 billion. Lovina Kayode, Head of the Incentives Administration Unit at the NIPC, made the announcement during a quarterly media parley organized by the Commission in Abuja over the weekend. She also highlighted that the programme has generated 5,559 new jobs. Kayode explained that the PSI grants qualifying companies a tax holiday of three to five years, exempting them from paying corporate…