Monopoly: Has Dangote Finally Met His Match In IPMAN?, By Lekan Lemsworth

ADEOLA YUSUF

An average Nigerian may beginning to discern through Dangote’s spurious claims and accusations against industry regulators and other actors in the Nigerian oil industry. Since the first wool of smokes bellowed from his 650,000 barrels capacity refinery signaling production of the first oil barrel, the Africa’s richest man has been seen in serious bickering with major stakeholders including the regilator and this is a part of the reasons more Nigerians are beginning to ask questions about the one-day one-allegation template of Dangote. Interestingly, NNPC Ltd did not, with the look…

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NPA Mulls Export Processing Terminal, Domestic Warehouse Link, Gives Reason

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Saturday, said it planned to link the Export Processing Terminals (EPTs), with the Domestic Export Warehouse (DEW) so as to facilitate Port-Hinterland connectivity and create pathways for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). Platforms Africa reports that this was disclosed by the managing director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, at the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair, titled, ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value, in Lagos. B’Odogwu: 7 Things To Know About Nigeria Customs Service Paperless Mgt System Customs Release Guidelines For Zero Duty On Food Items Tax…

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No Opposition, As Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term At WTO

ADEOLA YUSUF

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization, is uncontested in seeking another term, the group’s chair announced on Saturday. The 70-year-old director-general of the WTO — whose first mandate was blocked for months by US president-elect Donald Trump during his first stint in office — announced in September that she was running for a second term. The WTO chair, Norwegian Ambassador Petter Olberg, told members that “no further nominations for the position” had been received by Friday’s deadline, leaving Okonjo-Iweala as “the only…

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Vinicius Shines As Real Madrid Thrash Osasuna 4-0

ADEOLA YUSUF

Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid bounce back from two consecutive home defeats with a 4-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, but defender Eder Militao suffered a severe knee injury. Jude Bellingham scored his first goal of the season for Los Blancos. However, Madrid’s superstar striker Kylian Mbappe failed to find the net again and has scored one goal in his last seven matches. ‘False, Misleading,’ First Lady Remi Tinubu Denies Organising National Prayer ‘God Punish Poverty,’ Reactions As Bolt Driver Apologises To Mascot…

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‘False, Misleading,’ First Lady Remi Tinubu Denies Organising National Prayer

ADEOLA YUSUF

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has denied planning to lead a national prayer for the numerous challenges facing the country. A report had claimed that Mrs Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, would lead a seven-day event titled ‘Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.’ The report stated that the Director-General of the National Prayer Forum, Segun Afolorunikan, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja last Sunday. Afolorunikan had said that the initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the…

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‘God Punish Poverty,’ Reactions As Bolt Driver Apologises To Mascot Ikwechegh

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘I Provoked Him To Anger’ word-for-word of what citizen Stephen the Driver said in a viral video seeking apology from lawmaker + ‘Gbamileti ki ndolowo o – Fela 1976, Poverty na bastard,” what Richard Akinola, Sunny Igboanugo other Nigerians said on ‘slappee’s apology to Slapper’   Reactions have trailed the apology tendered to House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South of Abia State, Mascot Ikwechegh by e-hailing driver who was assaulted in Abuja during an altercation over a package delivery, Stephen Abuwatseya, with many raining curses on poverty…

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SON, NMDPRA Test Imported Petrol, Marketers Reply Dangote

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority certify the imported Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, that is imported into Nigeria, oil marketers have said. They disclosed this on Thursday in response to claims by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery that off-spec petroleum products were imported into the country by dealers. On Tuesday the refinery informed Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited and other oil marketers that the deregulation of the downstream oil sector should not be used as a justification for the importation of…

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Malaysia Mulls CNG Vehicle Phase Out Over Safety, Nigeria Reacts

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Malaysian government’s plan to phase out natural gas-powered vehicles by July 2025 has sparked strong reactions in Nigeria, especially as the country continues to advocate for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a safer and more affordable alternative to petrol. Malaysia’s transport minister, Loke Siew Fook, announced several measures aimed at phasing out the use of CNG for vehicles and CNG-powered vehicles, citing safety concerns. Loke said CNG (NGV in Malaysia)-powered vehicles can no longer be registered to be used in Malaysia from July 1, 2025. He said this was…

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Hunger Crisis ‘ll Hit 133.1m Nigerians In 2025 — Report

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Cadre Harmonisé report on food and nutrition insecurity analysis said no fewer than 133.1 Nigerians would face a global hunger crisis in 2025. The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. It said the report was prepared by the federal government and supported by partners, such as the World Food Programme, WFP, and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, among others. The statement read: “The food and nutrition insecurity analysis, Cadre Harmonisé, led by the government of Nigeria and supported by partners, alerts on…

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‘False,’ NNPC Ltd Disclaims Video of Adulterated Fuel Sold in Bottles, Jerrycans

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reactex to a video clip where someone claimed to have bought a dark liquid for petrol from one of its outlets, declaring the claim as false. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by NNPCL spokesman, Olufemi Soneye. The statement reads; “The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to the video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid which he claims to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) purportedly bought from an…

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