69 m. 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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93 m. ago Apply In Your Country Of Nationality Or Residence, US Directs Visa Applicants

The United States authorities have issued a new guideline for procuring US non-immigrant visas, a policy in line with Trump’s administration measures to streamline non-immigrant visa adjudications while managing global backlogs and security concerns. This latest information was obtained from the official website of the US Department of State on Saturday, September 6. The website […]

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2 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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5 h. ago We’re Too Preoccupied To Meddle In Opposition Affairs, APC Tells Tambuwal

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that President Bola Tinubu and the party were preoccupied with the important business of governance and do not have idle time to meddle in the internal affairs of opposition parties that were already badly broken by their own failures and internal contradictions. APC national publicity secretary, Felix […]

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6 h. ago EXPLAINER: Is Goodluck Jonathan constitutionally eligible to become Nigeria’s President again? 

Tribune Online EXPLAINER: Is Goodluck Jonathan constitutionally eligible to become Nigeria’s President again?  Remember, Jonathan did not voluntarily leave the Aso Rock in 2015; he was defeated at the polls. That is, Jonathan sought re-election but was ousted by Nigerians in favour of... EXPLAINER: Is Goodluck Jonathan constitutionally eligible to become Nigeria’s President again?  Tribune Online

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6 h. ago NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

Transport owners have rejected the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend their planned industrial action, vowing to proceed with the read more NUPENG, Transport owners ignores FG talks, insists on Monday strike

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7 h. ago Strike: FG convenes reconciliation meeting amid NUPENG, Dangote row

The federal government has waded into the conflict between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote refinery amid the looming strike. NUPENG had alerted members of the public on September 5 that it would embark on industrial action in response to Dangote refinery’s alleged prevention of its compressed Natural Gas […] The post Strike: FG convenes reconciliation meeting amid NUPENG, Dangote row appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 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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8 h. ago Amnesty International Slams DSS Over Attempt To Censor Sowore’s Social Media Account

Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for pressuring social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to delete a post by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, that was critical of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the platform of African Action Congress (AAC), revealed he […]

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8 h. ago Ekiti Guber: “Wait For Your Time” – Bode Ola Tells APC Aspirant

  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Bode Ola, has appealed to governorship aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo, to exercise patience. He urged Ojo to shelve his political ambition until after Governor Biodun Oyebanji completes a second term in office. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday,  Ola, who represented Ekiti Central in the 6th […] The post Ekiti Guber: “Wait For Your Time” – Bode Ola Tells APC Aspirant appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group

Tribune Online FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider their planned nationwide strike against the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices, stressing that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the dispute. FG urges NUPENG, NLC to shelve planned action against Dangote Group Tribune Online

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8 h. ago NUPENG Strike Notice: tanker drivers urged to ignore strike action

Association of Petroleum Tanker Drivers has urged members to disregard the strike notice issued by the leadership Nigeria Union of read more NUPENG Strike Notice: tanker drivers urged to ignore strike action

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10 h. ago No Consensus Can Remove Tinubu In 2027 – APC Chieftain Okechukwu

A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The party had alleged that a national consensus would unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking on Sunday,  during a briefing with members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, at Eke in Enugu […] The post No Consensus Can Remove Tinubu In 2027 – APC Chieftain Okechukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours

Omoyele Sowore, activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has rejected a directive from the Department of State Services (DSS) to remove a post on X (formerly Twitter) that criticized President Bola Tinubu. Sowore described the tweet as part of an attempt by the secret police to silence dissent. He shared […] The post Sowore Defies DSS Threat To X To Delete His Post Criticising For Tinubu Under 24 Hours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Rhodes Vivour’s defection is of no consequence, laughable – LP

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party has described as laughable and of no consequence the rumoured defection of its Lagos State 2023 governorship flagbearer, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The party’s interim national publicity secretary, Toni Akani, over the weekend further alleged that it is one of the APC’s machinations […] The post Rhodes Vivour’s defection is of no consequence, laughable – LP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion

By Adewale Sanyaolu The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has described Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis as a “national emergency”, warning that millions of out-of-school children are being condemned to lives of poverty, exclusion, and crime unless urgent action is taken. In a statement issued on Sunday to mark this year’s International Literacy Day, themed […] The post NAS decries Nigeria’s worsening literacy crisis, demands increased funding, digital inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Stop Proposed Salary Increase For Politicians, SERAP Tells Court

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from acting on the proposed salary increase for political and public office holders in Nigeria. SERAP is also urging the court, in the suit which has not been assigned to […]

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12 h. ago NAICOM, SEC agree on nine concessions to ease insurance sector recapitalisation

as industry awaits guidelines this week In a move to support the implementation of the newly enacted Nigeria Insurance Industry read more NAICOM, SEC agree on nine concessions to ease insurance sector recapitalisation

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12 h. ago ‘APC really fear us,’ ADC condemns disruption of party’s meeting inside Lagos church

Tribune Online ‘APC really fear us,’ ADC condemns disruption of party’s meeting inside Lagos church "Yesterday's invasion of a Church, the venue of an ADC event in Alimosho ‘APC really fear us,’ ADC condemns disruption of party’s meeting inside Lagos church Tribune Online

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12 h. ago SERAP Sues RMAFC Over Planned Salary Increase For Tinubu, Others

SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said that RMAFC had been taken to court, though a hearing date is yet to be set. The post SERAP Sues RMAFC Over Planned Salary Increase For Tinubu, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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