Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has entered into an exclusive partnership with Premier Product Marketing LLC, a Vinmar company, to distribute Dangote Polypropylene to global markets outside Nigeria and Africa. This strategic agreement aligns with the commencement of polypropylene production at the state-of-the-art Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Lekki, Lagos. The facility employs INEOS’s proven INNOVENE technology to manufacture high-quality polypropylene grades used in a wide range of industries, including packaging, automotive, textiles, and construction. “We are pleased to partner with Vinmar to introduce Dangote Polypropylene™ to the global market,” said Hajiya Fatima Aliko Dangote, Group Executive Director…
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A powerful coalition of former global tourism leaders has officially endorsed Gloria Guevara for the position of Secretary-General of UN Tourism, hailing her as the most qualified candidate to lead the organization into a new era of inclusive and sustainable growth. The endorsement, which comes ahead of the highly anticipated election scheduled for the end of May near Madrid, unites influential former CEOs and presidents from every major region—Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East—who have collectively shaped the global tourism sector over the last three decades. In a joint letter addressed to UN Tourism Member States, the…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced another reduction of N15 in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N875 per litre. As a result of this reduction, Nigerians will now purchase the product at the following prices: N875 per litre in Lagos; N885 per litre in the South West; N895 per litre in the North West and North Central, while it will be sold for N905 per litre in the South East, South South, and North East. These prices will apply through all its partners, including MRS, AP (Ardova), Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde.…
The Centre for Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has called for the protection of child domestic workers, from widespread maltreatment and exploitation across Nigeria.
A Paediatrician, Prof. Aishat Bolakale, has expressed concerns over the low circulation of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) for malnourished children in Nigeria.
Some educationists say that the internet and social media in spite of their positive impacts, when abused, negatively influenced students’ academic performance and reduced the quality of education in the country.
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has thrown his weight behind the forthcoming FUTA-led Colloquium of Tertiary Institutions in Ondo State, describing the initiative as timely and aligned with his administration’s commitment to educational advancement. The one-day event, scheduled to be held on June 3, 2025, at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), is themed “Fostering Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Nigeria.” It will bring together tertiary institutions across the state in a bid to strengthen town-and-gown relations and foster innovation through strategic partnerships. Governor Aiyedatiwa gave his endorsement on Tuesday, May 20, during a courtesy visit…
For many Nigerians, traveling to Europe for education, business, tourism, or family visits remains a cherished goal. However, recent data from the European Commission shows that securing a Schengen visa is becoming increasingly difficult. In 2024, out of 11.7 million Schengen visa applications, 1.7 million were rejected—an overall rejection rate of 14.8%. If you’re planning a trip to Europe, it’s important to know where your application might face the toughest scrutiny. Based on the latest figures, the following ten Schengen countries had the highest visa rejection rates in 2024, largely due to stricter documentation standards and more rigorous assessments: Top…
Nasarawa State Ministry of Agriculture has inaugurated a 13-member Agricultural Policy Facilitation and Advocacy Committee (NAPFAC), towards developing a robust and effective State Agricultural Policy (SAP), and State Agriculture Investment Plan (SAIP).
The Gombe state government has approved N1.12 billion to fasttrack take-off of the Faculty of Agriculture in the Gombe State University.