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State police could be Nigeria’s ‘silver bullet’ or Hiroshima, Defence Minister warns

…Calling governors chief security officers without police powers is like calling me a husband without a wife — Oshiomhole …Security is measured in minutes, not hours — Peter Mbah _…Nobody knows a community better than its own people — Bukar Usman* …Without financial independence, state police could create new problems — Opeyemi Bamidele …State police […]

NMDPRA reaffirms deregulated fuel market, intensifies consumer protection measures

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market remains fully deregulated, stressing that petrol prices are determined by market forces rather than government directives. Speaking in Sokoto, the State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Ali Ajmi, said the authority had not received any directive from […]

Competition intensifies in Nigeria’s downstream market as petrol holds firm, diesel prices rise

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Competition in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector continued to reshape pricing dynamics on Thursday as major fuel depots largely maintained stable petrol loading prices while diesel prices increased across several locations, reflecting divergent market fundamentals for the country’s two most consumed petroleum products. The latest mid-day depot price report indicated that […]

Tambuwal urges Tinubu to prioritise security over politics

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, warning that sustainable development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and violence. Tambuwal made the call on Thursday during a sympathy visit to […]

EBONYI 2027: Why I’ll serve one term, crush poverty — Odii, PDP gov candidate

I have told God and myself that I want to be the first governor who will not seek re-election after four years. I have already packaged everything I want to achieve for Ebonyi within that time-frame. Within two years, my achievements will speak for themselves, and the people themselves will see the transformation

Senate backs Lafarge sale to Huaxin, calls for strict regulatory oversight

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has endorsed the proposed sale of Lafarge Africa Plc to Hainan Huaxin Pan-African Investment Company Plc, urging all relevant regulatory agencies to ensure strict compliance with Nigerian laws throughout the transaction. The upper chamber said the acquisition should proceed provided all statutory requirements and due processes are fully […]

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