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Fuel scarcity worsens, bites harder in FCT

On: January 28, 2023

By Emmanuella Anokam Residents and motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environ have continued to lament the hardship being experienced as scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol worsened. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who monitored the filling stations on FridayContinue Reading

Cross-border smuggling hampering fuel distribution – FG

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 28, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says the current Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) distribution hitch is heightened by the activities of cross-border smugglers who divert petroleum products to sell at higher prices in neighbouring countries. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) made this known in an updateContinue Reading

NNMDA’s Koviron, erectile dysfunction product potent for COVID-19, infertility – D-G

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 27, 2023

In: General News

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) said that its Koviron produced at the advent of COVID-19 has high potency in the management of the virus and other upper tract respiratory infections. Dr Samuel Etatuvie, Director-General of the agency said this on Friday in an interview withContinue Reading

CRFFN governing council appoints Uromta as acting Registrar — Official

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 27, 2023

In: General News

By Gregory Mmaduakolam The Governing Council and the Management of Council For the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), has approved the appointment of Mrs Chinyere Uromta as its acting Registrar. Alhaji Muftahu Ya’u, Chairman, Committee on Media and Publicity of the CRFFN, who spoke for the Chairman ofContinue Reading

5 dismissed police officers charged with murder in man’s beating

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 27, 2023

In: Foreign

Authorities on Friday reported that five dismissed Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop. Ex-Officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith, who are Black, were chargedContinue Reading

Surulere LG, Rísé.ng partner to empower 1,000 artisans, vendors

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 27, 2023

In: General News

By Rukayat Moisemhe Surulere Local Government and Rísé.ng on Thursday empowered 1,000 artisans and vendors in the area by funding their registration on Rísé.ng online business platform to ensure easy access to customers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rísé.ng is an innovative online marketplace platform that connectsContinue Reading

NUPRC underscores need for optimal oil, gas production, revenue

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 26, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has underscored the need for accurate crude oil and natural gas production and revenue generation in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at theContinue Reading

Operator urges FG to create legacy of special funding for local airlines

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 26, 2023

In: Aviation

By Kingsley Okoye Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), has urged the Federal Government to leave a legacy by providing a window of special funding for aviation sector operators. Okonkwo made the call in Abuja on Thursday, while speaking at a retreat organised by management of United NigeriaContinue Reading

Wild Africa Fund seeks collaboration to fight illegal wildlife trade

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 26, 2023

In: General News

By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund says it is seeking the partnership of the government, its agencies and the organised private sector in the fight against illegal wildlife trade in Nigeria and Africa at large. Mr Peter Knights, Founder/President, Wild Africa Fund, made the appeal at a news conference onContinue Reading

FG urges parents to allow health workers to deworm children

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 25, 2023

In: General News

By Justina Auta The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja advised parents and caregivers to allow health workers to administer deworming drugs to children for the prevention of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). It made the call during a community outreach for the treatment of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Helminthiasis isContinue Reading

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