In a move that is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Nigerian economy, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a substantial reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol. Effective from February 27, 2025, the refinery has slashed the price of petrol by N65.00, from N890 to…
Abuja, Nigeria – Leaders of the Southern Kaduna people have demanded a judicial probe into the alleged crimes and human rights violations committed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. The Southern Kaduna Leadership Council (SKLC) made the demand in a statement, accusing El-Rufai of orchestrating a “reign…
The Senior Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Plateau State on Middle-Belt Ethnic Nationalities, Hon. Dan Kwada, extends warm felicitations to Chief Engr. Jerry Satmark, Chief of Staff, Plateau Government House, on his 60th birthday. In a statement, Hon. Kwada noted that this milestone birthday marks a significant chapter in Engr. Satmark’s remarkable journey….
Abuja Nigeria PDP Presidential Aspirant Dr Gbenga Hashim Visits Caretaker Chair Takushara, Urges Unity Abuja, Nigeria – Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a PDP presidential aspirant, has called for unity within the party amid ongoing factional disputes. The PDP chieftain made the appeal during a visit to Honourable Abdulrhaman Mohammed Takushara, Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee,…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2025 Nigerian budget into law, totaling N54.99 trillion. This marks a significant 99.96% increase from the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion. Here’s a breakdown of the budget:- Total Expenditure: N54.99 trillion- Statutory Transfers: N3.65 trillion Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure: N13.64 trillion Capital Expenditure: N23.96 trillion Debt Servicing: N14.32 trillion Deficit-to-GDP…
