Dangote speaks on his refinery, says petrol can be at filling stations as soon as modalities with NNPL are concluded

Aliko Dangote, owner of Lagos-based refinery Aliko Dangote, said on Tuesday, that as soon as his company finalises modalities with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the product will hit the market. He said, “Our PMS (Premium Motor Spirit) can be in filling stations within the next 48 hours depending on NNPCL”. Asked to…

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Over 5 million Nigerian school children to benefit from life skills programme against drug abuse

Over five million Nigerian students are to  benefit from a nationwide life skills education programme designed to combat drug abuse, improve academic performance, and promote healthy lifestyles. Jude Ikenye, a trainer with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and staff of the federal ministry of education, disclosed this  in an interview with…

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Abubakar resigns as defence minister, ex-CDS Musa considered for role   

Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his position on Monday night,citing health challenges. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Abubakar’s resignation in a statement. The minister’s resignation came amid growing insecurity, bedevilling the country. “President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to…

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