Oil and Gas General

IPMAN Chairman Urges Private Depot Owners to Innovate Amid Dangote Refinery’s Free Distribution Initiative

The Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Rivers State, Tekena Ikpaki, has called on private depot owners to develop new business models to ensure their continued operation in the evolving petroleum landscape. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Ikpaki described Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s recent announcement to distribute petrol and diesel

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Economy General

Rewane Urges Tinubu Administration to Approach Borrowing Strategically for National Benefit

Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, has emphasized the importance of strategic borrowing by the Bola Tinubu administration, cautioning that Nigeria’s debt management must prioritize the nation’s long-term economic stability. In a recent statement, Rewane stressed that while borrowing is a necessary tool for funding development projects and boosting economic growth, it

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General

Khana/Gokana MP Dumnamene Dekor Criticizes Minister Umahi Over East-West Road Reconstruction, Urges Presidential Intervention

The member representing Khana/Gokana Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dumnamene Dekor, has voiced strong criticism over recent developments concerning the reconstruction of the Eleme axis of the East-West Road. Dekor expressed disapproval of the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for allegedly abandoning the original master plan for the project. He specifically condemned Umahi’s attempt

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Economy General

Entrepreneur Merilyn Abioye Urges Business Community to Embrace Digital Innovation and Develop Key Skills

Entrepreneur Merilyn Abioye has called on members of the business community to adopt digital innovation as a vital strategy for thriving in today’s competitive marketplace. Addressing aspiring and established entrepreneurs, Abioye emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to stay ahead of the curve. In her advice, she urged entrepreneurs to acquire essential digital skills that

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General

Rivers State University Teaching Hospital Reports Significant Progress in Sickle Cell Disease Treatment as World Sickle Cell Day 2025 Celebrated

Rivers State University Teaching Hospital has announced remarkable progress in the treatment and management of children living with sickle cell disease, reinforcing its commitment to improving patient outcomes. The hospital made the disclosure during the commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day 2025. In his address, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Chizindu Alikor,

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Security General

Chief of Defence Staff Calls for Stakeholder Collaboration to Tackle Violence in Benue

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged stakeholders in Benue State to unite and work together to curb the rising wave of violence and killings in the food-producing region. Speaking during a visit to Benue, General Musa emphasized the importance of collaboration among security agencies, local leaders, and community members to restore

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General

PINL officials explains how pipeline surveillance is healing Niger Delta’s environment

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the company overseeing security along the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), says its operations have contributed to environmental recovery in the Niger Delta by reducing pipeline vandalism — a major source of pollution in the region. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting in Bayelsa State, PINL’s Community

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Oil and Gas General

Dangote Petroleum Refinery to Distribute Free Petrol and Diesel Nationwide Starting August 15, 2025

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major initiative to distribute free petrol and diesel to marketers, dealers, and large-scale users across Nigeria. The Lagos-based company revealed that the program will officially kick off on August 15, 2025, as part of its efforts to improve fuel availability and support the Nigerian economy. In a statement issued

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General Security

Pope Leo XIII Condemns Recent Killings in Benue State, Describes as “Terrible Massacre”

Pope Leo XIII has issued a strong condemnation of the recent violent attacks in Benue State, Nigeria, describing the incident as a “terrible massacre” in which mostly displaced civilians were murdered with “extreme cruelty.” The Pontiff expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in Nigeria and the immense suffering faced by affected communities. Delivering his

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Health General

Sanitation Volunteers in Rivers State Raise Alarm Over Indiscriminate Disposal of Medical Waste in Port Harcourt

The Sanitation Marshal Volunteers in Rivers State have expressed deep concern over the alarming practice of indiscriminate disposal of medical waste along the streets of Port Harcourt by various health institutions. In an interview with our correspondent, Racheal Ramson, the group’s coordinator, Prince Sodin Akiagba, described the situation as “disheartening and unacceptable.” He emphasized that

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