Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol by N25 per litre, lowering its ex-depot/gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre. The price adjustment was communicated to marketers last night, confirming that the new rate takes immediate effect nationwide. “This is to notify you of a change in our PMS gantry price from N799 per litre to N774 per litre,” noted the refinery. A statement by the refinery said the adjustment strengthens the competitiveness of locally refined products, as the current landing price of imported PMS from Lome stands at about N793 per…
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The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) is pleased to confirm its role as a conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026), taking place from 2–6 March 2026 in Nairobi and Konza Technopolis. GCTDF 2026 themed “Technology in Service of Nature: Protecting Wildlife, Supporting People, Restoring Ecosystems” is a landmark gathering that brings together rangers, community leaders, technologists, researchers, policymakers, and youth from across Africa and the world. The event offers a unique opportunity to explore how drones, satellite sensors, GIS, and data-driven tools can be harnessed to safeguard biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and enhance community resilience. As a key partner,…
A World Bank Implementation Support Mission is currently taking place in Monrovia as part of ongoing oversight of the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project, one of the country’s most important investments in food security, jobs and coastal economic growth. Led by World Bank Task Team Leader Ngao Mubanga, the mission is focused on reviewing progress, strengthening technical delivery and ensuring that planned activities under the project are completed on time and to the required standard. The project is being implemented by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, commonly known as NaFAA. According to an official statement, the mission is…
Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has announced the arrival of its newest aircraft, the Embraer 195, marking another step in its commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient air travel services. In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of XEJET, Mr Emmanuel Iza, the airline acknowledged the support and vision of the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, whose commitment to aviation development, it said, continues to strengthen connectivity and drive economic growth in the region. He added that the acquisition represents further progress in the airline’s expansion plans as it builds a carrier that customers can…
The President and Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Haruna Yahaya, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his remarkable strides in the fight against corruption. He gave the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 when he led other members of ICAN’s management team on a courtesy visit Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters He praised the EFCC Chairman for recording achievements that speak not just of numbers, but international confidence. “Your have recorded significant milestones worthy of commendation. It includes unprecedented asset recovery, running into…
The wife of the Kwara Governor, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for united and sustained action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). AbdulRazaq said that no religion or culture justifies abuse, oppression, or harmful practices. She made the call at a town hall and community advocacy meeting for traditional, religious and community stakeholders on Tuesday in Ilorin. The wife of the governor urged communities, government agencies and civil society groups to collaborate in promoting dignity, justice, compassion and respect for human life. She explained that the engagement, with the theme “Transforming Harmful Social Norms Through Community Leadership,” was aimed at strengthening advocacy and…
UN aid agencies have warned that relentless violence, famine and disease are fuelling a rising death toll among children in Sudan. The agencies, which include UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO) and Human Rights Council, said attacks on healthcare and a lack of aid access hamper efforts to help. Heavy fighting have continued between former allies the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) UNICEF said that in parts of North Darfur more than half of all children are acutely malnourished. The warning follows the release of new data from the IPC, a UN-backed global food…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). According to a circular signed by the Director, Trade and Exchange Department, Dr Musa Nakorji,, the move is part of efforts to improve foreign exchange liquidity in the retail segment of the market. The circular said that the CBN had also approved that weekly FX purchases by each BDC be capped at 150,000 dollars, and that utilisation comply with existing BDC operational guidelines. “All BDCs duly licensed by the CBN are permitted to access foreign…
Dr Adediran Adewale, President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at UniOsun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has urged residents to maintain clean environments to prevent rat infestations that transmit Lassa fever. Adewale gave the advice during an interview with reporters on Tuesday. He explained that Lassa fever is spread by the multimammate rat, but identifying the specific rodent can be difficult once a home becomes infested. “Lassa fever is a deadly disease that has claimed far too many lives. Sadly, even the best graduating student in my set died of the disease about three years ago in Ibadan. “My advice…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a task force in Rivers State to combat the circulation of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during the inauguration on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. She was represented by the Director of NAFDAC’s South-South Zone, Mr Chukwuma Oligbo. Adeyeye said the task force comprises officials from NAFDAC, the Rivers State Ministry of Health, the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Police Force. She explained that the task force aims to…