The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the indicative gantry price for aviation fuel released by Dangote Refinery will ensure market stability and compliance by marketers. Mr George Ene-Ita, Director of Public Affairs at NMDPRA, made this known in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Saturday. Ene-Ita was reacting to the pricing and high cost of Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), also known as aviation fuel or Jet A1. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has fixed its gantry price of ATK at ₦1,820 per litre, a move aimed at enhancing transparency in the sector. This development comes amid concerns…
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The UN has voiced concern over growing attacks on journalists, warning that such attacks must stop. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk made the statement in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. Worldwide, roughly 330 media workers are currently detained, along with some 500 citizen journalists and human rights bloggers, according to UN reports. Laws on defamation, disinformation, cybercrime, and terrorism are increasingly being used to shield the powerful, while costly legal cases are deployed to intimidate and silence journalists. Türk said practically no country offers a safe environment for journalists.…
No fewer than 200 farmers and livestock practitioners have benefited from the Sustainable Peace and Resilience (SPAR) Project in Katsina State. The project, implemented in collaboration with ActionAid and Tetra Tech, was designed to address the root causes of recurring farmer-herder conflicts while improving economic resilience. The Project Manager of the Women Environmental Programme (WEP), Damaris Uja, disclosed this during a project closeout and learning adaptation workshop in Katsina. Uja highlighted the impact of the intervention across participating communities. She explained that the project, supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aims to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen…
Residents of Kwamba community in the Suleja axis of Niger State have raised concerns over worsening water scarcity, describing it as a growing burden. Some residents, who spoke with reporters on Saturday, said access to clean water had become increasingly difficult and frustrating. Ms Kisiah Jeremiah, a student, said the challenge was affecting her punctuality at school. She explained that long queues at wells often mean the water runs out before her turn, forcing her to search elsewhere. “Sometimes, we wake up very early to look for water so we won’t be late for school. At times, we even go…
Street-hop singer and ‘Zazuu’ crooner, Portable, has lost his celebrity boxing title to skit maker Carter Efe in a highly publicized boxing match on Friday night. The bout, which drew significant attention from fans and entertainment enthusiasts, took place at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The three-round contest was marked by high energy and dramatic exchanges. In the opening round, both celebrities came out aggressively, with Portable displaying his trademark energetic style while Efe adopted a more composed approach with controlled punches. Portable, a two-belt holder after previously defeating Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington, had vowed to claim a…
Some workers in Lagos have decried the rising price of fuel, saying the increases have worsened economic hardship and sharply raised the cost of living. The workers spoke with reporters on Friday during the celebration of the United Nations International Workers’ Day. This year’s Workers’ Day theme is “Insecurity, Poverty – Bane of Decent Work.” In separate interviews, the respondents urged the Federal and Lagos State governments to urgently address the worsening economic situation before the 2027 elections. They noted that rising petrol prices have driven up transport fares, food prices, housing costs, and other basic expenses. A businesswoman in…
Abbas Bamalli, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent in Katsina, was on Friday sworn in as Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council. Aminu Garba-Dandagoro of Katsina State Television was sworn in as Chairman, while Auwal Halliru of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Katsina, emerged as Vice Chairman. Other executive members include Yunusa Umar of Companion FM as Assistant Secretary, Shehu Abubakar of Katsina State Radio as Treasurer, Hamidu Sabo of Blueprint Newspaper as Financial Secretary, and Yasir Abubakar of State Television as Internal Auditor. Speaking at the inauguration, NUJ National President, Mr Alhassan Yahya-Abdul,…
Mr Abiodun Aladetan, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Council, has urged the Lagos State Government to implement gratuity for workers. Aladetan made the call on Friday during the International Workers’ Day celebration at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. He described gratuity as a noble recognition and important social security measure that all state governments should implement. “We commend the newly introduced federal policy on the payment of gratuity to deserving workers after years of meritorious service,” he said. “This recognises that those who gave their best years in service to the nation should not…
The Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) will hold a major free medical outreach in Kano State, targeting underserved communities, especially women and children. Dr Fauziya Buhari-Ado, National Coordinator of the group, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja. Buhari-Ado, who also serves as Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on School Feeding Programme, commended the Kano State Government for its support for the initiative. She said the success of the programme was made possible through collaboration with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The outreach is expected to benefit no fewer than 1,500 women and children…
More details have emerged on the Federal Government’s efforts to rebuild Tudun Biri in Kaduna State after an accidental military drone strike that claimed lives and destroyed properties. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the Federal Government adopted a collaborative approach with the state government. He said this collaboration has led to the construction of 134 housing units in the first phase. Vice President Kashim Shettima has already inaugurated the houses. Maiyaki stated that the houses were allocated to families of the deceased and other community members. The commissioner added that…