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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said the 150,000 barrels per day Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet world-class standards. The company said the rehabilitation done at the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt Refinery and Warri Refinery was not the typical Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) of the past but a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet global standards.   The Chief Corporate Communications Officer […]

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has pledged to improve the security of lives and property in Nigeria in 2025. Musa made the commitment during a visit to troops of Sector Seven, Operation Safe Haven, in Samaru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. The Defence Boss was in company of the General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos, Major General Abdulsalam […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned that 2025 will be a year of long-drawn confrontation between the union and the Federal Government. Describing efforts made by the Federal Government to address its issues last year as window-dressing and cosmetic, ASUU said the federal government made no major difference in the university education sector, continued its neglect of the university system and failed to satisfactorily resolve its issues in […]

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has called for improved service delivery and the fostering of a culture of accountability and efficiency among civil servants in the New Year. In her goodwill message to Nigerian workers to mark the New Year celebration, Walson-Jack commended the efforts of the workers in advancing the goals of the Civil Service and contributing to national development. The Head of Civil […]

As part of efforts to curb smuggling activities along Nigeria’s borders, the Nigeria Customs Service has recently intercepted smugglers attempting to transport over 10,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit commonly known as petrol, concealed in sacks in Lagos state. The Commander of Zone A Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Mahmood Bello, disclosed that the Customs operatives conducted surveillance along the waterside in Badagry, where they intercepted 61 sacks and […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged the governors of all 36 states to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between the federal and sub-national governments to advance Nigeria’s development. The president who made the appeal while receiving the governors at his Ikoyi’s residence emphasized the governors’ critical role in implementing policies that directly affect citizens, urging strengthened cooperation to drive social transformation. Tinubu further assured them of his full support […]

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have warned that service disruptions are imminent, unless tariffs are adjusted to account for rising operational costs. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, Gbenga Adebayo, he described the telecom sector as under siege, citing high operational costs driven by inflation, unstable exchange rates, and rising energy prices. Adebayo noted that despite these challenges, tariffs have remained […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze from Monday to Wednesday nationwide. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted a moderate dust haze on Monday in the northern region, with a visibility range of 2-5 kilometres. Its forecast localised visibility of less than or equal to 1km throughout the forecast period. The North Central states are expected to experience moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km […]

The Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on Appropriation has scheduled the presentation of the 2025 Budget report for Friday, January 31, 2025. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who disclosed this to newsmen, stated that budget defence by relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies will commence on January 7, 2025. The budget was passed after various deliberations on the bill’s general principles by senators […]