Author: Esther Uwak

The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery is yet to begin production after the August commencement date, earlier announced by the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.  While delivering his speech at the official commissioning of the refinery by former President Muhammadu Buhari in May, he said, “Your excellencies, distinguished guests, our first product will be in the market before the end of July or beginning of August this year.” However no, no drop of refined petroleum product from the refinery has hit the market weeks after the promised production deadline, according to findings by The PUNCH. Spokesperson for the Nigerian…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume, has been scheduled to headline the 2023 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) in Lagos. The Registrar, NIM, Mrs Taiwo Olusesi, made this known in Lagos on Monday. Olusesi said the conference scheduled to begin on Sept. 18 would be declared open by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. NAN reports that the conference theme is “Managing Nigeria’s Path to Sustainable Economic Growth and Prosperity: The Challenges before the New National Leadership”. According to her, deliberations from the event would be made…

November 11 Guber: CSOs task INEC on seamless process for efficiency of BVAS Warn against repeat of recent past mistakes Ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo States, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to create atmosphere for a seamless process for efficiency of the BVAS machines during the conduct of the polls. The CSOs, operating under the aegis of Saving Our Votes, SOV,  a coalition of INEC registered Civil Society Organisations, also advised the electoral umpire to adhere strictly to upholding the integrity of the state’s voters’ register.…

Politicians mobilising students, ethnic groups, others for protest, DSS raises alarm The Department of State Services, DSS, on Monday, said it uncovered moves by some politicians mobilising student leaders, ethic groups and associations, among others, for a violent protest. DSS made the revelation in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, adding that the objective of the protest was to rubbish the Federal Government and security agencies over “socio-economic matters”. DSS said those plotting the protests had been identified and were being monitored. According DSS, they have uncovered “plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent…

2023 Headies Award Winners (Full List) On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the 16th Headies Award took place in Atlanta Georgia for the second consecutive year.  Since its inception in 2006, the Headies has played a prominent role in the documentation of the strides recorded in the Nigerian music industry through its award which has now become the biggest prize in Nigerian music.  On the night, Mavin star, Rema was the biggest winner, going home with three gongs. His Nigerian music renaissance speech was also the highlight of the event.  Other big winners were Asake with two gongs including the coveted…

Atiku, Obi, APM Vs Tinubu: Judgement To Be Televised Live – Appeal Court Tribunal to deliver judgement on September 6. THE CHIEF REGISTRAR     COURT OF APPEAL     4/09/2023     P.M.B. 322, ABUJA     PRESS STATEMENT     PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION JUDGMENTS TO BE     DELIVERED ON WEDNESDAY 6″SEPTEMBER, 2023 AND     TELEVISED LIVE:     ENTRY INTO THE VENUE WILL BE STRICTLY UPON     ACCREDITATION     The Court of Appeal wishes to inform the General Public that judgment in the following petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday 6 September, 2023:     • CAPEPC/03/2023 between Mr.…

Nigeria Is In Big Mess Coupled With Poor Governance – Vice President, Shettima Admits Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said that Nigeria’s economic situation is in a big mess, adding that the country is chained by poor governance. Shettima, who spoke on Monday, when he received in audience members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms led by the chairman, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, at State House, Abuja, expressed optimism that his principal, Bola Tinubu would tackle. Asking the committee to come up with roadmap that would transform the economy and take the country out of the woods,…

Our Prices In Nigeria Are Lower Than Neighboring Countries – Dangote Cement  The management of Dangote Cement Plc has said the price of a bag of cement from its factories across Nigeria (as at August 28, 2023) was N4,010 in Okpella and N4,640 in Ibese, Objana, and Gboko.  Clarifying misinformation about the price its cement yesterday, the company said it could range from N5,000 to N5,300 per bag, including transportation costs and the location of delivery. The company said the clarification was necessary, in view of the misinformation that it sold cement in Nigeria at significantly higher prices relative to…