46 m. ago NSCDC Apprehends 5 Suspects Over Illegal Fuel Dealing In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended five suspected people allegedly dealing with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) linked to bandits activities. Parading the exhibits of the illegal PMS belonging to the suspects yesterday, the state commandant Sani Mustapha, said the arrests of the suspects was carried out […]

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2 h. ago 5% fuel surcharge not new tax, won’t take effect in 2026 –FG

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has clarified that the controversial 5 per cent fuel surcharge contained in the newly signed Nigerian Tax Administration Act 2025 is not a new levy and will not take effect automatically in 2026. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who addressed journalists in […] The post 5% fuel surcharge not new tax, won’t take effect in 2026 –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Fire Disaster Averted As Petrol Tanker Tumbles, Spills In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Fire Service have averted what could have been a major fire disaster on Ilorin-Jebba Expressway where a fuel-laden tanker tumbled into a gutter. LEADERSHIP gathered yesterday that the petrol tanker with registration number P 3517 LA, loaded with 45,000 litres of the product, lost control at Oko-Olowo-Ilorin area of the […]

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9 h. ago Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy was not a matter of choice but a fiscal necessity handed down by the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in Gombe during a courtesy visit by defecting politicians, Governor Yahaya disclosed that […] The post Subsidy removal was inherited, not initiated by Tinubu – Gombe Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ‘Stopping Natasha From Resumption Unlawful”, Adegboruwa Tells Senate

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) has declared that it would amount to illegality for the Senate to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her duties after the expiration of her six months suspension. Adegboruwa’s statement came in response to a letter from the Acting Clerk of the Senate, indicating that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot return […]

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15 h. ago Tanker drivers strike won’t result in fuel shortage – Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery has assured members of the public that the ongoing strike by a union representing fuel tanker drivers will not result in a petrol shortage. The assurance was given by refinery spokesperson Anthony Chiejina, following the commencement of the industrial action on Monday, amid the refinery hiring its own drivers to deliver gasoline to […] The post Tanker drivers strike won’t result in fuel shortage – Dangote Refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago NUPENG Strike Will Not Cause Fuel Shortage — Dangote Refinery

The strike, which began Monday and has since drawn support from other unions in Nigeria and abroad. The post NUPENG Strike Will Not Cause Fuel Shortage — Dangote Refinery appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Fuel Surcharge: TUC Protest Misguided, Policy Not Starting In January — Oyedele

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has allayed public fears about the 5% fuel surcharge included in the new tax reform laws, stressing that the levy has not been imposed and will not automatically begin in January 2026, as widely being speculated. Oyedele, who spoke on Tuesday morning, […]

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18 h. ago Tragedy Averted As Petrol Tanker Tumbles, Spills Fuel In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Fire Service on Tuesday averted what could have been a major fire disaster along the Ilorin-Jebba expressway where a fuel-ladden petrol tanker fell into a gutter. LEADERSHIP gathered that the petrol tanker with registration the number P 3517 LA, loaded with 45,000 litres of petroleum lost control at Oko-Olowo-Ilorin area […]

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20 h. ago No Indication 5% Fuel Surcharge Will Begin In January, Says Oyedele

Oyedele assured Nigerians that the reform initiatives of the Tinubu administration will yield results, asking for patience from the citizens.  The post No Indication 5% Fuel Surcharge Will Begin In January, Says Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago 5% Fuel Surcharge Was Introduced In 2007, Not By Tinubu’s Govt — Oyedele

The surcharge stipulates a 5% fee on any litre of fuel purchased, prompting backlash from Nigerians.  The post 5% Fuel Surcharge Was Introduced In 2007, Not By Tinubu’s Govt — Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Fuel Surcharge Aimed At Fixing Nigeria’s Roads’, Says Tax Reform Chair Oyedele

  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele said the proposed fuel surcharge was not to add additional burden on Nigerians but to generate dedicated revenue to fix the country’s decaying road network. Oyedele identified the decaying road network as a major driver of high inflation, especially in […]

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25 h. ago Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes

Tribune Online Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between […] Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen

Tribune Online Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen The reforms are delivering measurable impact in terms of investor confidence, reduced spending on fuel imports, greater energy self-sufficiency.... Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen Tribune Online

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38 h. ago 5% fuel surcharge: Myths, facts, and how it helps our transport infrastructure

It’s me again, here to clear the air. I am confident in this government and its vision, so I want read more 5% fuel surcharge: Myths, facts, and how it helps our transport infrastructure

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39 h. ago Black Market Surfaces In Delta As IPMAN, NUPENG Begin Strike

Members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have commenced an indefinite strike in Delta State. The strike has led to fuel scarcity, especially Asaba and its environs, as IPMAN and NUPENG announced indefinite strike beginning Monday, September 8, 2025. Our Correspondent […]

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53 h. ago Fears Of Fuel Shortages Rise As Oil Workers Begin Strike Today

As the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) gears up for a strike on Monday, there are fears of queues returning due to the anticipated fuel shortage. The industrial action is in response to the Dangote Refinery’s refusal to allow imported Compressed Natural Gas truck drivers to join any trade union. NUPENG […]

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54 h. ago FG pleads as NUPENG, IPMAN, others halt operations today over rift with Dangote Refinery

By Adewale Sanyaolu A fresh episode of scathing fuel scarcity stares Nigerians in the face as petroleum marketers threatened to shut down operations from today, following an unresolved dispute between them and Dangote Refinery. The standoff centres around labour issues and fears of job loss fueled by the alleged monopolistic stance of Dangote Refinery. At […] The post FG pleads as NUPENG, IPMAN, others halt operations today over rift with Dangote Refinery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago PETROAN Supports NUPENG, Suspends Fuel Lifting From Monday For Three Days Over Dangote’s CNG Trucks Fuel Distribution

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced a three-day suspension of fuel lifting and dispensing, starting Tuesday, in support of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). In a statement released on Sunday, PETROAN’s National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, explained that the action is aimed at resisting monopolistic […] The post PETROAN Supports NUPENG, Suspends Fuel Lifting From Monday For Three Days Over Dangote’s CNG Trucks Fuel Distribution appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago We’ve issued 49,792 ISBN, 2,030 ISSN to authors, publishers in three years — NLN

Tribune Online We’ve issued 49,792 ISBN, 2,030 ISSN to authors, publishers in three years — NLN The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has disclosed that it issued 49,792 International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) and 2,030 International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSNs) to authors and publishers across the country between January 2022 and December 2024. We’ve issued 49,792 ISBN, 2,030 ISSN to authors, publishers in three years — NLN Tribune Online

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