NNPCL, Dangote refinery begin talks on Naira-for-crude contract

NNPCL, Dangote refinery begin talks on Naira-for-crude contract

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has initiated fresh negotiations with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery over the renewal of the naira-for-crude agreement, as talks are underway in anticipation of the expiration of the initial deal, which ends on March 31, 2025. The NNPCL disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in response to claims that the government-owned oil company had suspended the naira-for-crude deal until 2030, as it has […]

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Hospitalised Pope Francis rested well, says Vatican

Pope Francis rested well during his 17th night in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said on Monday, the day after reporting the 88-year-old was in a “stable” condition. “The pope rested well all night,” the Holy See said in a typically brief morning update. The head of the Catholic Church was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which later developed into pneumonia in both lungs.

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One House, two speakers: Lagos Assembly sinks deeper into crisis

The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated, with both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda claiming the Speakership. Compounding the turmoil, the Assembly now has two clerks – Ottun Babatunde and the suspended Olalekan Onafeko – each asserting authority, writes GBENGA OLONINIRAN The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has polarised the state legislative arm. At the moment, both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda are […]

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Ensure Professionalism To Avoid Legal Repression -Mojeed

Ensure Professionalism To Avoid Legal Repression -Mojeed By Omohefe Peace Osemere Media organizations and journalists have been advised to always ensure ethical standards and professionalism in their news reportage and programmes. President of the International Press Institute, (IPI) Musikilu Mojeed gave the advise while leading discussions on "how journalists/media organizations can avoid legal repression" at a one-day workshop organized by the centre for journalism innovation and development (CJID) in Abuja. […]

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Nigeria, Belgium to strengthen economic cooperation

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium are set to strengthen economic cooperation to bolster food security. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Mohammed Manga, disclosed this in a statement he signed and released in Abuja. According to the ministry’s Director of Information, the minister and the Belgian Ambassador, Mr Pieter Leenknegt, held […]

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FG orders Discos to publish details of meter refunds

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has directed all electricity distribution companies to publish the refunds they have made to customers who purchased meters under the Meter Asset Providers scheme. The NERC announced this on its social media handles on Monday. On Monday, the commission held the first Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry Stakeholders meeting in 2025. The MAP framework provides for the provision and maintenance of end-use […]

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Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists sevenThe speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House The development follows the intervention of the […]

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Nigeria seeks EU approval to import non-hazardous waste

The European Commission on Monday received requests from Nigeria and 23 other non-members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries seeking inclusion in the list of nations eligible to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union. Non-hazardous waste, which accounts for 95.6 per cent of solid waste produced in Europe, includes municipal waste such as packaging, clothing, bottles, and plastics, as well as demolition materials like concrete, bricks, […]

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IELPN Organises Int’l Fellowship For Educational Leaders, Urges Adoption Of 21st Century Innovations

The need for educators and educational institutions to adopt innovations that enhance the learning process in the contemporary era is sacrosanct. This forms part of discussions at the International Fellowship for Educational Leaders and Executive Leadership Masterclass at the University of Ghana, Legon Campus, which was organised by the Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria, IELPN, with the theme: ‘‘Innovative Leadership in Education: Strategies for the 21st Century. The […]

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