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Petrol Pump Price May Jump To N750/litre — IPMAN

•Says NNPCL yet to change ex-depot price •Ask FG to save naira from further depreciation The pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) may yet increase to about N750 per litre, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has hinted. This is even as the association urged the government to initiate policies that would save the naira from …

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5 Reasons Naira Is Depreciating

The question in the minds of Nigerians today is why is the Naira depreciating or why is the exchange rate of the dollar rising rapidly? This is a valid question given the sharp and persistent depreciation of the Naira since June 14 when the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN announced new operational measures in the foreign exchange market. Since then, …

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El-Rufai Withdraws, Recommends Sani To Tinubu As Minister – Report

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has recommended a replacement to serve as a minister in the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to a report. El-Rufai, a staunch supporter of Tinubu’s presidential ambition before the election, and two other ministerial nominees – Stella Okotete from Delta State and Sani A Danladi from Taraba State were not confirmed by …

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Millions Of Kids Are Missing Weeks Of School As Attendance Tanks Across The US

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – When in-person school resumed after pandemic closures, Rousmery Negrón and her 11-year-old son both noticed a change: School seemed less welcoming. Parents were no longer allowed in the building without appointments, she said, and punishments were more severe. Everyone seemed less tolerant, more angry. Negrón’s son told her he overheard a teacher mocking his learning disabilities, calling him …

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Why Price Of Cooking Gas May Surge 

The hike in the foreign exchange rate and activities in the international market may result in an increase in the price of cooking gas, says the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM). Mr Olatunbosun Oladapo, the President of the association, issued the warning on Thursday in Lagos during an interview with newsmen. Oladapo noted that a gas terminal operator sent …

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Niger Crisis: ECOWAS Military Chiefs To Meet On Saturday

The military chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have scheduled a meeting for Saturday where they plan to deliberate more on resolving the crisis in the Republic of Niger. West African chiefs of staff on Friday decided to meet on Saturday following a summit that ordered the deployment of a “standby force” in the effort to …

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Shaibu Desperate To Succeed Me — Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accused his deputy, Philip Shaibu, of planning to succeed him at all costs ahead of the state governorship election scheduled to hold in 2024. According to Obaseki, Shuabi is so desperate to be the next governor of Edo State. Obaseki said this while addressing stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party on the ongoing rift …

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The Esogban I know; Oshiomhole Extols Virtues Of Great Benin Chief

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City, Edo, Nigeria – Former governor of Edo State and senator representing Edo North Senatorial district, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has revealed some unique character of the Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Chief David Edebiri who passed on at the age of 93, last month. Comrade Oshiomhole said that Esogban was one of the few consistent Nigerians who …

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Edo LG Polls: Obaseki, PDP Begin Campaign In Edo North

 …Obaseki assures completion of all ongoing projects  Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, leaders and members of the Edo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, began the party’s campaign for local council elections in the State in Edo North Senatorial District. Obaseki reassured that his administration will not leave any stone unturned in delivering the dividends of democracy to the …

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Obaseki Sends Four Names Of New Commissioners To Edo Assembly For Confirmation  

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sent the names of four new commissioner-nominees to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.   In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., communicated the nomination of the four persons to the House.   According to …

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