BY GODWIN OBI The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union made its position known in a statement on Wednesday. TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, who signed the statement,Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Federal Government to reverse the latest hike in the petrol pump price, describing it as a brutal assault on the sensibility of Nigerians. PDP in a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the increaseContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Owner of Lagos-based refinery Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday, spoke on the pricing of petrol produced at his 650,000 barrels per day facility. The refinery owner said as soon as his company finalises modalities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the product will hit the market.Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has officially handed over the Tin Can Island Port’s water system facilities to Sandust Tincan Water Project Limited after a recently signed 16-year concession agreement with the firm, valued at N11 billion. The NPA disclosed that the concessionaire,Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, have lauded the sterling performance put up by the Executive Secretary/CEO, of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah in less than one yearContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has cautioned members of the public on the existence of several unauthorized social media accounts making the rounds and purportedly belonging to him. Dr Mobereola via his verified X handle @MobereolaD made it clear that these fake accountsContinue Reading
BY OUR REPORTER Chidinma Adetshina representing Taraba State has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, beating out 24 other contestants for the coveted title. Adetshina clinched the coveted crown at the grand finale of the beauty pageant held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday night. The 23-year-old beauty queen,Continue Reading