Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dangote Refinery Petrol Hits Market July: Fg To Save #7t The Federal Government may save about N35tn in fiscal expenditure within the next five years with the commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this on Monday during the ceremony to inaugurate the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical facility in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), who inaugurated the refinery, which is currently the world’s largest single-train petroleum refiner, said his regime had been deliberate about ensuring public-private partnerships. He described the…

The ‘Foolish Man’ and His Mega Refinery Complex Some years ago, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man invited media leaders to a luncheon at then Protea Hotel in Ikeja to mark his 55th birthday. Some of his guests sat around him at the centre table. They chatted freely. Discussions about our country, the state of the economy soon veered into discussing the absurdity of our country, being a major crude exporter, and also a major importer of refined petroleum products. Our colleague from a major business paper said the local conditions were unfavourable to any investor who wanted to…

Dangote Refinery Will Generate $21billion, To Employ Over 100,000 Youths L-R: President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari; President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo; President of Senegal, Macky Sall; President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum; President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbe, at the commissioning of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, (650,000 barrels per day Petroleum Refining and 900,000 tonnes per annum Polypropylene Production) in Lagos on Monday, May 22, 2023. Amid encomium from eminent personalities, which included President Mohammadu Buhari and five other African heads of state, President of the pan-African Conglomerate,…

50 years ago, Gowon created NYSC to stop another civil war One of the efforts to repair the country after the civil war gave birth to the establishment of the NYSC in 1973. On May 22, 1973, the military government of General Yakubu Gowon established the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to foster unity among ethnic groups and address post-war problems. Prior to the establishment of the scheme, Nigeria was plagued by a devastating civil war that lasted three years. The unfortunate conflict known as the Nigerian–Biafran war, destroyed everything that held over 200 ethnic groups in the country…

AMVCA crowns Bimbo Ademoye as Best Actress in Comedy/TV Series, breaks Funke Akindele’s 5-year record Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye, has emerged as winner in Best Actress in Comedy/TV Series, at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), breaking the five-year record held by her senior colleague, Funke Akindele. She was nominated alongside top contenders including, Roselyn Ngissah’s “Red Carpet”, Funke Akindele’s “Battle On Buka Street”, Grace Wacuka’s “Married to Work”, Mercy Johnson‘s “Battle On Buka Street”, and Mercy Johnson Onogie‘s “Passport. Bimbo emerged victorious in the Best Actress in a Comedy/TV Series category, triumphing over strong contenders such as…

AMVCA: A Viewers Choice Award? ‎ Although I wasn’t nominated in 2023. But as a past winner in 2017, I can fairly tell anyone who cares to read or listen that it’s not a viewers’ choice award because most of the movies entered have not been released in cinemas, on any online platform, or showcased on any Africa Magic platform for viewers to watch. They should remove the ‘V and C’ and make it the Africa Magic Awards, even if voting is not available in all categories. As the name suggests, the award is supposed to be for movies shown…

Madonna University awards Hilda Baci scholarship until PhD The Madonna University in Nigeria has awarded a scholarship until PhD level to celebrity chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishment at the culinary marathon. This was as a yet-to-be-identified pastor attacked the personality of the renowned chef (Hilda Baci) while condemning her wardrobe choices as indecent dressing. The pastor during recent preaching stated that the dresses of Hilda Baci are part of who she is and because of some revealing photos on her Instagram page, she sells more than just food. On…

Nigeria to Begin Home Delivery of Passports to Nigerians Anywhere in The World Monday The Nigerian government will soon begin delivery of passports to the homes of Nigerians anywhere in the world The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, stated that the ministry is concluding plans to use NIPOST speed mail service for the project He said that Nigerians should expect delays in passport issuance due to the volume of applications PAY ATTENTION: Donate to Legit Charity on Patreon. Your support matters! The Nigerian government has said it is concluding negotiations with Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) to use its speed…

Japa: 128,770 Nigerian students move to UK in seven years In search of better education and quality of life, a total of 128,770 Nigerian students enrolled in universities in the United Kingdom between 2015 and the end of 2022, as analysis of the data obtained from the Higher Education Statistics Agency of the UK has revealed. The number of Nigerian students has continued to grow over the years, as Nigerians try to escape the horrors of bad governance and the disruption of academic activities by tertiary-institutional-based unions such as the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Senior Staff…

My NYSC Story: I discovered myself and want to serve all over again Abraham served in Nasarawa State and had such a transformative experience he’s willing to serve again if given the chance. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Nigeria has long been regarded as a transformative chapter in the lives of Nigerian graduates. National Youth Service Corps [NYSC] Food-Travel-Arts-Culture My NYSC Story: If you can’t handle it, it’s okay to opt-out As we approach the momentous occasion of NYSC’s 50th anniversary on May 22, 2023, we’re speaking to Nigerians about their unique experiences. Abraham served in…