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The President/Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that the $20bn Dangote refinery in Lekki, Lagos would start with the refining of 350,000 barrels per day of crude oil. Dangote, who disclosed this during an interview with the Financial Times, also stated that the refinery would receive about six million barrels of crude in December 2023. “We’re starting …

…Assures: “Nobody need to know anybody to qualify for loan …Say: We need aggressive, sustained investment in education The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said efforts are underway to ensure the take-off of the Students’ Loan Scheme in January 2024 to give Nigerian students access to fund their educational aspirations. Gbajabiamila stated this in …

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has abandoned a newly built multi-billion naira Government House in Umuahia, the state capital, since assuming office about six months ago. He is running the government from his country home outside of Umuahia, according to findings by PREMIUM TIMES. The Independent National Electoral Commission had, on 22 March, declared Mr Otti of the Labour Party as the winner of the …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated indications of imminent local refinery operations for the production of petroleum products. This renewed statement follows his earlier declaration upon assuming office, wherein he announced plans for the Port Harcourt refinery to recommence operations by December 2023. “Very soon, some of our local refineries will start production, and the current exorbitant prices of fuel …

A former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien has disagreed with ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo over his comments that democracy was not working for Africa. Essien, who spoke at the weekend with reporters in Uyo, said the presidential Western style democracy has not failed in Nigeria because it has not been practlsed according to the rules. He noted that …

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Friday, in Kwara State engaged in key activities aimed at strengthening the relationship between the police force and the local community, as well as reinforcing the importance of professionalism and people-friendly policing. Egbetokun’s visit to Kwara included a courtesy call on the revered Emir of Kwara at his palace. …

…As institution decorates Edo First Lady, others with honorary doctorate degrees Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured first class graduates of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) of Edo origin of automatic recruitment into the State Civil and Public Service. The Governor gave the assurance while addressing graduates at the 48th Convocation and 53rd Founders’ Day ceremony at the UNIBEN …

…Plans to replicate returning shelter facilities in Edo Central, North Edo State Government has said it will collaborate with the United States (US) Consulate in Nigeria to mitigate irregular migration and human trafficking incidence in the State. The Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Mrs. Christabel Omoh Ekwu disclosed this during a visit by US delegates in Benin City. …

The Gaza hostage deal represents a rare moment of humanity in a savage conflict that has inflicted unfathomable violence on both Israeli and Palestinian civilians. A sign illuminates a square in Tel Aviv on November 21, 2023, calling for the release of Israelis held hostage since the October 7 attack by Hamas.Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty ImagesCNN —  For the child and female hostages expected to be …

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip— Hamas was preparing to release more than a dozen hostages Saturday for several dozen Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, part of an exchange on the second day of a cease-fire that has allowed critical humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and given civilians their first respite after seven weeks of war. While uncertainty remained around the details …