September 03
Nigeria: How Yar'Adua Blocked Me, Dangote From Taking Over Nigerian Refineries - Otedola
The government "canceled our stakes and thwarted our vision. But, as always, you refused to be deterred," Mr Otedola said. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency, Police Mum As Tinubu Reportedly Extends Egbetokun's Tenure As IGP
There are reports that President Tinubu has extended by three years the tenure of Mr Egbetokun, who is expected to retire on Wednesday when he turns 60. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Chinese President Xi, Signs Several MOUs
The leaders also agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community with a shared future. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Crisis - Billions Meant for Repairs of Nigerian Refineries Stolen - Energy Expert
"Over the last few decades, we've been trying to educate policy-makers in Nigeria that the multiplier effect of one per cent increase in the price of fuel is like 11 times other… Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Eliminate Fuel Queues in Nigeria - Dangote
On Monday, Devakumar Edwin, a vice president at Dangote Industries Limited, said the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery has begun the processing of petrol. Read more »
Nigeria: Priscilla Ojo, Tanzanian Music Star Juma Jux Are Engaged
In the last few days, Nigerians and Tanzanians have been inundated with loved-up photos and videos of the lovebirds. It was initially thought to be a publicity stunt, a standard… Read more »
Nigeria: Motorists Stranded As NNPC Stations, Others Shut Down Amidst Uncertainties Over Pump Price
This comes amidst speculations that the state-owned oil company plans to raise petrol pump price from the current N617 per litre to above N1000. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hits N897 At NNPC Outlets
The recent development comes amid struggles by the nation's oil company to supply the local market. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Decide Dangote Refinery's Petrol Price - Dangote
The price of petrol has skyrocketed since May last year when President Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural address, declared an end to petrol subsidy. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers - Super Eagles Camp Swells As Iwobi Leads New Arrivals
Tuesday's new arrivals were Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Frank Onyeka, who further bolstered the team's strength. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Diesel Won't Cause Environmental Pollution - Dangote
Mr Dangote said the Euro 5 diesel has less than 10 ppm, which will help engines, vehicles, and generators last much longer and will not pollute people's or the environment's… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Price Increase - We Feel Betrayed By Tinubu's Govt - NLC
Mr Ajaero said President Bola Tinubu had given the NLC two options during negotiations for the minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Yar'Adua's Mother Buried in Katsina - What You Might Not Know About Her
Dada Yar'adua died Monday at her family's residence in Katsina. Read more »
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina Speaks in TV Interview
"It was heartbreaking to see that I wasn't welcomed and accepted, even though I've lived there for 23 years, but a decision had to be made." Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Political Parties Sign Peace Accord Ahead of Kwara LG Polls
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has fixed the polls for 21 September across the 16 local government areas of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Discloses Petrol Quantity Expected Monthly From Dangote Refinery
Dangote assured Nigerians that the quality of the refined products meets the standard anywhere in the world. Read more »
Africa: Gov Abdulrazaq Celebrates Eniola Over Africa's First Paralympic Win
Governor AbdulRazaq says Eniola's feat underlines the roles of hard work, brilliance, determination, and equitable opportunity in how individuals and societies succeed Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Mourns Late President Yar'Adua's Mother
The mother to the late president died on Monday evening after a protracted illness. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Speaks On Reported Directive to NNPC to Increase Petrol Price
The NNPC had on Sunday lamented heavy debt burden, saying its inability to settle its liabilities to suppliers was threatening its operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Sani Seals Deal With Chinese Firm, Huawei Technologies for Kaduna Smart City Project
While Mr Sani signed on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, the Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Technologies, Chris Lu, signed on behalf of the company Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Honours 'Gwo Gwo Gwo' Crooner Mike Ejeagha, Names Road After Him
Forty years after he introduced the world to his genre of music, highlife folklore, legendary highlife singer Mike Ejeagha, whose 1983 hit recently went viral thanks to skit maker… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Disciplinary Committee Summons Wike
The PDP deputy national publicity secretary said Mr Wike will face the committee over alleged anti-party activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Music Review - Angelique Kidjo & Davido 'Joy' Is an Impactful, Grammy-Worthy Track
Grammy-award winner, 2023 Polar award recipient, artiste, and activist Angelique Kidjo's new single, "JOY," featuring Davido, is a jam and a half. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Government Receives 20 CNG Buses From Govt
The CNG buses were presented to Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS), an agency of the state government Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Begins Petrol Processing - Official
Mr Edwin did not say exactly when the gasoline would hit the local market. Read more »