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Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is an Entrepreneur, Award winning Celebrity journalist, Luxury and Lifestyle Reporter with Ben tv London and Publisher, Megastar Magazine. He has carved a niche for himself with over 15 years of experience in celebrity Journalism and Media PR.
Dangote refinery stops naira sale of petroleum products The Dangote Refinery Dangote refinery stops naira sale of petroleum products Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in naira. In a statement on Wednesday, the management said it took the decision to avoid a mismatch between the refinery’s sales proceeds and its crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in naira have exceeded the value of naira-denominated crude we have received. As a result, we must temporarily adjust our sales currency to align with our crude…
Proper consultation done before declaring state of emergency – National Assembly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Proper consultation done before declaring state of emergency – National Assembly The National Assembly has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu consulted the legislature before considering the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi, in a statement, said that the National Assembly was duly consulted by the President. Rotimi said that the leadership of the National Assembly, including the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio;…
Apapa Port gets N18.9b daily revenue collection – Customs Containers at Apapa port Apapa Port gets N18.9b daily revenue collection – Customs The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised its daily revenue to N18.9 billion at Apapa Port, breaking the previous record of N18.2 billion achieved in October. The revenue collected on March 14, 2025, stands out as the highest in the history of the command. The Area Controller of the Apapa command, Dr Babatunde Olomu, said dedication to duty, sustenance of compliance as a norm and promotion of industrial harmony in Apapa Port, contributed to the achievement. “Our…
Court rejects NNPCL’s objection against Dangote Refinery over licence Dangote Refinery Court rejects NNPCL’s objection against Dangote Refinery over licence The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) preliminary objection against a suit filed by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over oil import licence dispute. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, yesterday, dismissed the objection on the grounds that the application was incompetent. Justice Ekwo held that the NNPCL ought to have filed a defence in the form of a counter affidavit to the Dangote Refinery’s originating process before objecting.…
UBA introduces Afrigo Card for domestic payments United Bank for Africa (UBA) UBA introduces Afrigo Card for domestic payments United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched the Afrigo Card, a revolutionary domestic card scheme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s payments landscape. Afrigo Card, introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), offers an alternative to international card schemes, empowering customers with seamless, naira-denominated transactions tailored to the local market. A statement by the bank says: “It has been designed to offer a secure, affordable and accessible alternative for everyday transactions in…
FG aims at ₦300bn in March 2025 bond auction Bond auction FG aims at ₦300bn in March 2025 bond auction The Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced plans to raise N300 billion for the Federal Government through its March 2025 bond auction. The initiative is part of a broader plan to raise up to N1.8 trillion from the bond market during the first quarter of 2025 in an effort to bridge the fiscal deficit, while providing investment opportunities for both institutional and individual investors. The DMO in a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday said the bond auction,…
Sokoto, for improved data collection, integrates NIN into NSR Sokoto, for improved data collection, integrates NIN into NSR Sokoto state government has commenced processes of integrating National Identification Number (NIN) into National Social Register (NSR) for improved data collections. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planing, Dr. Abubakar Zayyana, stated this at a 3-day step down training of 115 Enumerators, Community Development Officers and Grievance Readiness Officers in Sokoto on Tuesday. Zayyana underscored the importance of data on proper planing, noting that the training marked a significant milestone in the effort towards strengthening the social protection system in the…
Google ready to own cloud security platform Wiz for $32bn Google Google ready to own cloud security platform Wiz for $32bn Tech giant Google on Tuesday announced it’s plans to acquire Wiz, an online cloud security platform, for 32 billion dollars in an all-cash transaction. The Alphabet-owned company expects the acquisition to accelerate cloud security and enhance the ability to use multiple clouds. The U.S. giant also believes the purchase will help protect against security threats and provide an automated security platform. Alphabet’s stock was trading at 164.61,million dollars down 1.21 per cent on the Nasdaq. News Agency of Nigeria…
Things to know about Rivers sole administrator, Ekwe Ibas Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas New sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has been appointed following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The move comes as Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been suspended for an initial period of six months. Ibas, a retired naval officer, is expected to steer the affairs of the state during this challenging period. Here are things to know about him: 1. Distinguished naval career: Vice Admiral Ibas served as the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff…
Trump unveils ‘self-deport’ app for illegal immigrants President Donald Trump Trump unveils ‘self-deport’ app for illegal immigrants. President Donald Trump has urged undocumented immigrants to “self-deport” through a newly launched mobile application aimed at facilitating voluntary departures from the United States. “People in our country illegally can self deport the easy way, or they can get deported the hard way and that’s not pleasant,” Trump stated in a 90-second video posted on social platform X. The app, named Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Home, is designed to provide an accessible way for undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily. Trump…