Author: Alade Adisa

As a demonstration of support for the federal government’s CNG Initiative, Dangote Cement Plc, has invested $280 million (over N460bn) in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure. President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote said the company’s investments in CNG are also in line with Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2060. As it is, the investment not only solidifies its leadership in the CNG sector but also reflects its dedication to mitigating climate change and supporting a transition to a low-carbon economy. According to Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of…

The Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Abdulkarim Zakari, with a N547,000.00 alleged to be his share of ransom collected for the kidnapping of one Cironman Fulani at Arugbadu village of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the State.Zakari was arrested on the 27 of October by police operatives attached to 38 Police Mobile Force, PMF, Akwanga in collaboration officers of Nasarawa Command in connection with investigation of kidnapping of the Ciroman FulaniThe suspect, who is from Konba village, Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State confessed to be part of the syndicate that kidnapped Ciroman Fulani…

At least 40 Chadian soldiers have been killed after their base was attacked on Sunday evening, the presidency says.President Mahamat Déby has ordered a counter-mission to track down the culprits, according to a statement from his office.The attack reportedly happened on an island called Barkaram, in a vast marshy region that was once covered by the waters of Lake Chad before its dramatic shrinking in recent decades.No suspects for Sunday’s attack are named in the presidency’s statement, but the area is close to the border zones of Nigeria and Niger where Islamist militants are known to operate.Sunday’s attack is one…

In a bid to stop the prolonged blackout, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that it is working with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to restore power to areas that have been in darkness in the northern part of the country for some weeks. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mba said it is working with the office of the NSA to repair the vandalised Shiroro-Kaduna line that led to reduction of bulk electricity to Kaduna, Kano and other major cities in the northern part of the country. He affirmed that bulk power supply would be restored as…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the sum of N3.5 billion for funding the 2024 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) intervention projects. This announcement was shared on the state government’s Facebook page on Monday, following the commencement of the 2023 UBEC/SUBEB projects, which marked its opening bid on Tuesday. Emphasizing the government’s commitment, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, Chairman of Ekiti SUBEB, noted that the aim is to create and improve the learning environment for public primary schools statewide. Recalling the government’s efforts in the education sector in 2022 and 2023, Governor Oyebanji…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced that it has arrested a lawmaker for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital.Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson for the Abuja Command, Josephine Adeh, said Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested and is “at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning.”She stated that the cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya reported the matter to the Command.The Police spokesperson said, “Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwechegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. During this altercation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly physically assaulted.“The FCT Police Command expresses…

Petroleum marketers in the country have faulted Dangote Refinery over its stance against the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN), Bill Gillis-Harry, spoke in an interview on Channels Television on Monday.He said no refiners, marketers or retailers have the right to tell the government to halt petrol imports.Gillis-Harry stressed that every player in the oil and gas sector should be allowed to play freely in the industry for competition to thrive.He said, “I don’t think any refiner or importer or retail outlet owners have the locus to…

Governors of Northern states under the aegis of Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and traditional rulers in the region are meeting to address the ongoing blackout in the Northern region and other critical challenges affecting the zone, including security concerns, economic issues, and sustainable development priorities.NSGF Chairman, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, disclosed the joint meeting that is ongoing in Kaduna.Yahaya, who is Gombe State governor said the meeting is focused on charting a unified agenda to enhance regional cooperation and development, leveraging the North’s resources to promote long-term growth.According to a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House,…

The Federal Government has announced that it is intensifying efforts to increase food production in a bid to tackle inflation and ensure food security in the country.Disclosing this, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated that the government was focusing on collecting the wet season harvest and identifying small-scale farmers to ensure a good dry season harvest.He made the remarks at the Nigerian delegation’s wrap-up press briefing, during the 2024 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, on Sunday.Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry, Mohammed Manga, said in a statement…

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has begun moves to resolve the lingering crisis between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.For that purpose, PANDEF, led by Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark has set up a high level peace and reconciliation committee to mediate on the feud between the two Ijaw sons.PANDEF, in a communique issued at the end of its Special General Assembly meeting held in Port Harcourt, said the reconciliatory committee is also responsible for nipping all disputes and conflicts within the area in the bud.The communique was…