By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State has won all the 21 local government chairmanship positions and 362 councillorship seats in the local government election held on Saturday. Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, announced the full results in Awka, declaring […]

By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State has formally recognised Dr SKC Ogbonnia as the leader of the party in the state. The State Chairman of the party, Dr Johnpaul Anih, announced this on Saturday during the seventh State Working Committee, SWC, meeting held in Enugu. Anih described Ogbonnia […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has disclosed that no settlement default has been recorded since Nigeria migrated to the T+1 settlement cycle, saying the transition has been smooth and well received by local and international investors. The Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this to journalists […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — Consumers have expressed concern over the continued volatility in petrol prices across the country, calling on the Federal Government to intervene and ensure stability in the downstream petroleum sector. Checks by Vanguard on Sunday showed that retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, had again increased their pump […]

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to major oil marketers that continue to import the product, amid concerns over quality, product blending and the integrity of its brand. The proposed restriction could take effect as early […]