Day: February 19, 2025

NNPC Free To Import Fuel If Necessary – NMDPRA

Aliyu Aliyu

…Says local refineries met 50 percent national consumption requirement in February   The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), on Wednesday, stated that there is no law that prohibits Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) from importing when necessary. The NMDPRA, while saying that all the petroleum products imported to the country this year are of standard quality, clarified that the NNPCL has not imported the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol this year. The Executive Director, Distribution System, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, Ogbugo Ukoha, who made this disclosure…

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2025 Rankings: UNILAG, OAU Miss Out On Top 10 Most Prestigious Universities In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to gain global recognition, with several universities making strides in academic excellence, research output, and innovation. According to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, ten Nigerian institutions have emerged as the most prestigious, setting the pace for quality education and groundbreaking research. Leading the list is the American University of Nigeria (AUN), renowned for its American-style curriculum and commitment to entrepreneurship and leadership development. Following closely is Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), a historically significant institution known for its impact on science, engineering,…

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If $23bn Refinery Didn’t Work, I Was Dead – Dangote

Ganiyu Amodu

Billionaire Aliko Dangote has described his $23 billion Dangote Refinery project as the “biggest risk” of his life, acknowledging the challenges he faced in bringing the venture to fruition. In an exclusive interview with Forbes on Monday, Dangote opened up about the risks involved in such a massive undertaking. “It was the biggest risk of my life. If this didn’t work, I was dead,” he said. Despite the refinery’s groundbreaking capacity of 650,000 barrels per day and its status as Africa’s largest, Dangote revealed that the journey to completion was…

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Man Registers For UTME At Age 94

Ganiyu Amodu

A 94-year-old man has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The nonagenarian, identified as Adedapo Idowu, featured on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s latest bulletin publication. In the publication, the 94-year-old said his fears of acquiring tertiary education have now been dispelled. “I can now attain my dream at an advanced age,” he said. He said the process of his UTME registration was seamless. Idowu commended the board’s integration of National Identity Number (NIN) for easy data collection. He said the decision helped in eradicating the…

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‘Denied Varsity Admission Due To Age,’ Teenager Earns 30 Tech Certifications

Ganiyu Amodu

A brilliant 14-year-old Nigerian girl, Zainab Akintola, has defied expectations by earning 30 certifications in Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning — all before turning 14. Zainab’s dream of becoming a doctor began when she was just a little girl. Her father, who lovingly called her “Doctor Zainab”, always encouraged her to pursue medicine, emphasizing the need for more Muslim female doctors in Nigeria. Her academic journey moved faster than norm. With an accelerated education, she completed secondary school at the age of 12. Confident in her abilities,…

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‘Deeply Disrespectful,’ Lookman Hits Back At Atalanta Manager

Ganiyu Amodu

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has hit back at manager Gian Piero Gasperini, describing his public criticism after a missed penalty as deeply disrespectful. Lookman had failed to convert from the spot in Atalanta’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League defeat against Club Brugge on Tuesday. He came under heavy fire from Gasperini who tagged him as the “worst penalty taker” However, in a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, the Nigerian international expressed disappointment for being singled out by the Italian manager for criticism. “Being singled out in the manner I have been…

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Portable Arrested, Police Confirm Controversial Singer In Custody

Ganiyu Amodu

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable, has been taken into their custody. This was after Portable earlier on Wednesday turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department at Yaba. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the presence of the singer at the police headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, Ogun State in a statement. In the words of the Chief Superintendent of Police: “The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the public that Habeeb…

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‘They Escaped,’ Police Say Suspected Killers of Anambra Lawmaker Flee Custody

Abibat Babalola

The Police Command in Anambra says it has activated operational plan to re-arrest two of the suspects involved in the murder of late Mr Justice Azuka, an Anambra House of Assembly lawmaker. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Onitsha. He explained that the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu, had directed disciplinary action against the officers for their negligent act. READ ALSO: New Dawn Publisher, Olatunde Abatan, Loses Wife Publish Details of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances, CBN…

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New Dawn Publisher, Olatunde Abatan, Loses Wife

Rofeequr Adeola-Yusuf

Aged 58, Mrs. Desola Abatan breathed her last after a brief illness, Deceased’s husband shares more information in a statement to Platforms Africa   The publisher of Newdawn Online, Mr. Olatunde Abatan, is bereaved as his wife, Mrs Desola Amoke Latifat Abatan, nee Adewunmi, is dead. Platforms Africa reports quoting a statement signed by husband of the deceased that Mrs. ABATAN passed on Tuesday, February 18 afternoon after a brief illness. ’72 Hours After Birthday,’ Champion Newspaper’s Deputy Editor, Bisiriyu Olaoye, Is Dead NewsDirect Publisher, Samuel Ibiyemi, Is Dead ‘3rd…

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Publish Details of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances, CBN Orders Banks

Abibat Babalola

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed all banks and financial institutions to publicly disclose details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets on their official websites. According to CBN, a dormant account refers to a bank account that has remained inactive for at least one year. The directive was outlined in a circular issued on Monday, titled “Guidelines on Management of Dormant Account, Accounts, Unclaimed Balances and Other Financial Assets in Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria.” The circular was signed by Michael Akuka on…

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