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Aliko Dangote, the billionaire industrialist, reportedly misled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding his fuel storage capacity, claiming to have 500 million litres available.It was gathered that Dangote is charging ₦990 per litre for loading at his refinery, with a minimum purchase requirement of 1 million litres, all of which must be paid for in advance.Sources privy to the recent discussions between Dangote and President Tinubu disclosed to SaharaReporters that Dangote misled the president during their meeting by claiming he had 500 million litres of fuel in storage.”Delays in loading are common. If buying with a vessel, the minimum purchase is…

Adeta B LGEA Primary School in Adeta is set to join the ranks of well-structured educational facilities in Kwara State, as Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration has begun a comprehensive reconstruction of the school.Many classrooms at Adeta B LGEA Primary School have fallen into disrepair, failing to provide a conducive learning environment for students.To address this issue, the state government has demolished severely affected classrooms and started the construction of new buildings, along with extensive upgrade of other classrooms.Under the leadership of Governor Abdulrazaq, the Kwara State government is prioritizing education, with huge investments never experienced in the history of the…

Nestlé Nigeria is proud to reaffirm its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders by opening entries for its annual scholarship program. Aimed at high-achieving senior secondary and tertiary students pursuing studies in Science and Technology, this scholarship empowers and supports students in communities surrounding Nestlé operations. Since launching the Community Scholarship in 2020, Nestlé has remained committed to providing financial support to students in its host communities. This support covers tuition, accommodation, uniforms, books, and other essential expenses, ensuring these students have the resources they need throughout their education journey. In this round, 90 verified indigenes will receive…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of Dana Air, Hathiramani Ranesh, over his refusal to appear in court for trial.The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, issued the warrant on Monday while ruling on an application brought by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, against the defunct airline’s MD.The AGF had filed six counts against Ranesh and two others.In the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/101/2021, Dana Group PLC and Dana Steel Limited are joined as second and third defendants, respectively.On October 10, the AGF’s counsel, Mojisola Okeya, made an oral application for…

A leading socioeconomic and civic organisation, BudgIT Research, has adjudged Ogun State higher on the State of States Performance on Index A.Among the 36 States of the federation, Rivers State tops the list with 0.82, followed by Lagos State, 0.84 as Ogun State came third with 1.48.The organization said on its website: “States that rank higher on Index A have comparatively limited dependence on federally distributed revenue for their operations and thus have greater viability if they were to theoretically exist as an independent entity.”It would be recalled that a recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said…

Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) proudly announces its return to Lagos from Friday, December 6th to Sunday, December 8, 2024, to celebrate African fashion and cultural innovation. This year’s event, themed “The Power & Beauty of Eko,” will take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel and showcase the latest collections from leading African designers, alongside interactive exhibitions and exclusive sessions, engaging a global audience in the transformative power of African fashion. The first day of AFWN 2024, December 6, will kick off with the highly anticipated Young Designers Competition, where exceptional upcoming designers will compete for the grand prize of…

The governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji has honoured the Primate Elijah Ayodele’s late father by naming a street after him in Ikere-Ekiti.The street which used to be ‘Area One’ where the prophet’s church in Ekiti is located has now been registered as Ayomate Avenue.According to reports, the renaming took the combined efforts of the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Alagbado, his chiefs, the local government chairmen, and ultimately, the governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji.According to the governor, the street was named in recognition of the good works done by the late father of Primate Ayodele and the continuation…

Workers in the film and TV industry are part of an exciting sector that allows for creative expression and offers a range of opportunities. However, the business can be volatile and is often characterized by short-term, freelance contracts. Initiatives like the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) play a crucial role in equipping creatives with the skills needed to thrive, offering training and resources to help professionals turn their passion into sustainable income. Here are eight ways film workers can turn their skills into consistent income and ensure their longevity in the industry: Whether you graduate from a university, media college, or…

Former Chief of Army Staff and erstwhile envoy of Nigeria to the Republic of Benin, Lt. General TY Buratai Rtd (CFR) has lent his voice to the lingering issues between Dangote Refinery and petroleum marketers in Nigeria. The decorated General urged Dangote, not to succumb to the marketers blackmail.In an exclusive chat with some journalists on his opinion over the imbroglio between the two gladiators, he raised a fundamental question as regards who is blackmailing Dangote? According to Buratai, Dangote refinery can not operate outside the global oil system. Just because it refines locally and gets its crude in Naira…

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a financial bonus that is equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for every civil servant in the state, including local government workers.The emergency support measure will last for at least three months, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru.”This bonus has been approved as a buffer to bridge the gap that the correct PAYE deduction may have wrought on the newly implemented mininum wage. It is meant to serve as a soothing balm as workers adjust to the PAYE that was just correctly implemented in line with the…