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APC DENIES FAKE CONGRESS TIMETABLE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked a timetable circulating on social media, claiming to outline dates for the party’s 2025 congresses and related activities. In a statement, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix
DANGOTE REFINERY EXPANDS CAPACITY TO 1.4 MILLION BARRELS PER DAY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to expand its capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, making it the largest refinery in the world, surpassing India’s
COURT STOPS OWORONSHOKI DEMOLITION, RESIDENTS DENY COMPENSATION CLAIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has issued an interim order halting further demolition of properties at Ojileru Street, Ososa Extension, and Toluwalase Street in Oworonshoki’s Itesiwaju Ajumoni CDA.
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW SERVICE CHIEFS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu has approved major changes in Nigeria’s military leadership to strengthen national security. General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General W. Shaibu
NIGERIA DELISTED FROM FATF GREY LIST — TINUBU HAILS GLOBAL CONFIDENCE IN NIGERIA’S ECONOMY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major step toward
FRSC PRODUCES 90,000 DRIVER’S LICENCES IN TWO WEEKS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has produced nearly 90,000 driver’s licences within two weeks of full-scale operation at its Lagos Mini Print Farm. Corps Marshal Mallam Shehu Mohammed, represented
KAROTA, POLICE PARTNER TO BOOST SECURITY IN KANO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) and the Kano State Police Command have agreed to strengthen collaboration to improve security and maintain order across the state. During a
REPS MOVE TO PROTECT BANK CUSTOMERS, BOOST SME ACCESS TO FUNDS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives has pledged to strengthen laws protecting bank customers from fraudulent withdrawals and expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Chairman
DELTA GOVERNOR SUSPENDS POLYTECHNIC RECTOR, BURSAR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has approved the immediate six-month suspension of the Rector and Bursar of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. According to a statement by the Secretary to the State
REPS URGE QUICK PAYMENT OF CONTRACTORS’ FUNDS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement has urged the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, to fast-track the payment of contractors owed by the government. Committee Chairman, Unyime