6 h. ago We control 50% of Nigeria’s oil production, say local oil producers

The Independent Petroleum Group (IPPG) has applauded the federal government on the conclusion of the divestment deals by International Oil read more We control 50% of Nigeria’s oil production, say local oil producers

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19 h. ago Corporate Control In Seed Sector Threatens Nigeria’s Food Sovereignty – Expert

Food safety expert has warned that Nigeria’s food sovereignty is seriously threatened as multinational corporations tighten their grip on the seed sector through patenting and intellectual property rights. In an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP, Prof Qrisstuberg Amua, the executive director of the Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), pointed out several foreign companies […]

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26 h. ago Ijaw youths hail Tinubu for boosting oil production, economic growth

The Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum has commended President Bola Tinubu for the increased oil and gas production and improved security in the Niger Delta. The youths also praised the President for the economic growth in the Niger Delta and the increased investment in infrastructure and human capital development. In a statement on Monday, the President Read More

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39 h. ago Death toll in Edo farmers, suspected thieves clash hits seven

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of two more persons, raising the death toll to seven in the clash between cocoa farmers and suspected produce thieves in Gbelemotin, the Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Sunday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, disclosed that Read More

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46 h. ago Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, working closely with other security agencies have continued to dominate the operational landscape, with the arrest of 17 suspected oil thieves across the Niger Delta region (NDR). Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said in several operations […] The post Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago We’ve enough fuel to meet Nigerians’ need — Dangote refinery

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently has over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir. He also said the refinery now produces enough fuel for local consumption and export. Dangote spoke during a tour of the $20bn Lekki-based facility with the Zambia Minister Read More

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51 h. ago Dangote Refinery produces 57 million litres of petrol daily, meets Nigeria’s local demand

Dangote group has announced that the Dangote Refinery is now refining 57 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly read more Dangote Refinery produces 57 million litres of petrol daily, meets Nigeria’s local demand

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61 h. ago Soludo urges tighter border control to stop fake drug imports

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has called on the Federal Government to take urgent action to curb the influx of counterfeit drugs into the country. He stressed the need for stricter control of the supply chain to prevent dangerous products from reaching local markets. His appeal follows alarming discoveries in Onitsha’s markets, particularly the Read More

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3 d. ago Enhanced Oil Production Key To Nigeria’s Economic Diversification – Elumelu

Founder of Heirs Energies, Tony Elumelu, has said Nigeria must ramp up oil production to generate revenue for economic diversification. “We want to take it to over 2 million. We know that we need oil money to diversify Nigeria away from oil. And we need to have the money to help develop our country at […]

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4 d. ago Elumelu Urges Higher Oil Production For Nigeria’s Economic Growth

The chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has stated that Nigeria needed increased oil production to fund the country’s economic diversification and development. Elumelu stated this on Thursday at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse in Abuja, highlighting the crucial role of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, energy security, and infrastructural growth. The discourse, […]

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4 d. ago Higher oil output key to Nigeria’s economic growth – Elumelu

The chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has underscored the urgent need to boost Nigeria’s oil production to finance economic read more Higher oil output key to Nigeria’s economic growth – Elumelu

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s 2.06m bpd crude oil target in 2025 achievable – Lokpobiri

Nigeria’s target of 2.06million bpd crude oil production target in 2025, is achievable, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobori has said. Lokpobori said this on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse, with the theme: “Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth Roadmap Acceleration Imperatives’’ organised by Heirs Energies Limited. ”The 2025 budget Read More

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4 d. ago Nigeria needs oil money for economic diversification, development – Elumelu

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has stressed the need for increased oil production to fund Nigeria’s economic diversification and development. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse, he emphasised the importance of oil revenues in driving industrialisation, energy security, and infrastructural growth. The meeting, convened by Heirs Read More

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6 d. ago Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Foremost civil rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has called on the authorities of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to withdraw the hired soldiers of the Nigerian Army from the Onitsha Drug Market and five adjoining markets without […] The post Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s revenue target under threat as Trump eyes oil production increase

The inception of the Trump administration in the United States of America has immediate and remote consequences for energy prices, read more Nigeria’s revenue target under threat as Trump eyes oil production increase

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7 d. ago Kwara commends Remi Tinubu’s N350m investment in cultural film

The Government of Kwara State has expressed gratitude to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, having received the sum of N349,650,000m from her office to support the production of a movie promoting Nigerian institutions, local values and is devoid of lewd scenes or language. The fund fulfils the First Lady’s pledge made during her visit Read More

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7 d. ago PANDYEF mourns Clark, says he was fighter for democracy, resource control

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Pan Niger Delta Youth Empowerment Forum (PANDYEF) Youth Wing, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman Pa Edwin Clark, describing him as the last great fighter for democracy and resource control in the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Chika Art-Adiele, the group described […] The post PANDYEF mourns Clark, says he was fighter for democracy, resource control appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Oluwo condemns killings in Osun over control of LGs, sues for peace

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has condemned killings being reported over control of local governments across the state. The monarch in a statement personally signed and made available to journalists by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, urged the political parties to sheathe their swords and allow […] The post Oluwo condemns killings in Osun over control of LGs, sues for peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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