By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a reduction in petrol prices at its retail outlets, lowering the cost from N960 to N945 per litre. At an NNPC filling station in Ejigbo, attendants confirmed the price adjustment, reporting an increase in customer turnout and long queues. However, commercial drivers at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has signed an interline agreement with West Africa’s leading carrier, Air Peace, to enhance connectivity for passengers traveling to and from Nigeria. The partnership, announced in a joint statement by Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, and Air Peace’s Chief Operating Officer, Mrs….
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has stirred controversy after hinting at a romantic relationship with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. This revelation comes in the wake of speculation surrounding his reported separation from his wife, actress Annie Idibia. The singer further fueled discussions after making a surprise appearance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Hundreds of residents in Abule Oja, Lagos State, have benefited from a medical outreach fully funded by AXA Mansard Health Limited, reinforcing the company’s commitment to community wellness and universal healthcare access. Commitment to Universal Health CoverageSpeaking on the initiative, AXA Mansard Health CEO, Tope Adeniyi, emphasized the company’s dedication to ensuring…
By Ayomide Otitoju The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, to appear before it on Tuesday next week. According to a statement by Chook Oko, Head of Media for the committee, Adeniyi is expected to respond to a petition alleging that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of the implementation of a 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports following intense opposition from industry stakeholders. In a statement on Tuesday, Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada said the suspension would allow for further consultations between the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and relevant…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals Company (KDPRC) has achieved over 60% mechanical completion, signaling progress in its ongoing rehabilitation efforts. NNPCL’s Executive Vice President (Downstream), Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja during a workshop and engagement session with Kannywood artistes. “Kaduna, in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The House of Representatives on Tuesday demanded the immediate suspension of the recently approved 50% increase in telecom tariffs, citing the ongoing economic hardship in the country. The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by lawmaker Oboku Oforji. The House also criticized the poor service delivery by telecom operators,…
Vinicius Junior began the night with a reminder of his Ballon d’Or heartbreak but ended it by proving why Real Madrid remains a force in the UEFA Champions League. The Brazilian forward played a crucial role in Madrid’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their play-off round clash on Tuesday….
