Day: September 30, 2025

Abuja–Kaduna train platform opens for ticket payment – NRC

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The online ticketing system for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service is now available for purchase, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation. This was said in a statement released in Lagos on Tuesday by Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, the NRC’s chief public relations officer. According to Umyimadu, travellers were therefore urged to purchase their tickets in person at any of the scheduled stations or online at https://nrc.tps.ng prior to the October 1 commencement. He claims that after a study of the Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) to improve operations, the journey time has been…

NNPC, Dangote Refinery Sign Fresh Two-Year Crude Supply Deal

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (  NNPCL ) have inked a new two-year contract for the supply of crude oil. According to report, the agreement reached last month would guarantee a consistent flow of crude to the refinery in Lekki, Lagos, which processes 650,000 barrels per day. Furthermore, it was learnt that the agreement is consistent with the Federal Government’s resolve to provide the facility with more crude, particularly in naira. The was found that around 82 million barrels of crude have been allotted…

Nigeria @ 65: FG cancels Independence Day parade

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The parade that was originally planned for Wednesday, October 1, to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th anniversary of independence has been cancelled by the Federal Government. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made the declaration in a statement released on Monday. “The Independence Anniversary parade, which was originally planned to commemorate the 65th Independence on Wednesday, October 1st, has been cancelled, the Federal Government wishes to declare. The statement, which was signed by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information and Public Relations, stated that the cancellation in…

Presidency: Jonathan’s “Dismal Record” is His Major Hurdle for 2027 Run

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$49 Billion Didnt Go Missing Under My Watch - Ex-President Jonathan Speaks

According to the Presidency, if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to run for president in 2027, his “disastrous” term in office will be a significant barrier. In a statement released Monday in Abuja, Presidential Spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga made this known in response to assertions made by former Information Minister Jerry Gana that Jonathan would compete for office in 2027 under the PDP. Nigerians will remember Jonathan’s poor performance in administration, Onanuga said, dismissing Gana’s remarks as “delusional” and emphasising that the former president cannot overcome President Bola Tinubu by…

PENGASSAN-Dangote Feud Drags Power Supply Below 4,000MW on Day 2

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On Tuesday morning, as the second day of the oil and gas workers’ strike over a dispute with Dangote Petroleum Refinery began, Nigeria’s power supply dropped below the 4,000 megawatt mark. The $20 billion Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) are at odds over the company’s alleged 800 employee layoffs. Grid supply checks revealed that load allocation to power distribution companies had decreased to 3,656MW as of 7 a.m., from 4,320MW the day before. Ikeja Electric received 530MW, Abuja DisCo received 537MW,…

Ndume to Tinubu: Only a Dictator’s Hand Can Settle PENGASSAN-Dangote Face-Off

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In order to settle the continuing conflict between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has urged President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume stated that he would not object if the president took authoritarian measures to put a stop to the turmoil brought on by the purported firing of 800 refinery workers. “It would be ideal if the president issued an executive order cancelling them.…