Category: National/Politics

Dr Ope Banwo Speaks On Transitioning Naija Lives Matter Organization To Non-Partisan Mode

***Says Organization Will Now Focus On Projects To Improve Nigerian Lives Dr Ope Banwo, the founder of Naija Lives Matter (NLM), a non-governmental organization committed to better lives for Nigerians has explained the organization’s decision to refocus its priorities. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dr Banwo stated that the organization’s mission and goals extend…

Leading Media Intelligence Consultancy, P+ Measurement Services, conducted a media performance audit on Hilda’s Baci (Hilda Bassey Effiong) Cook-a-thon, which got her into the Guinness World Records, making her the world’s longest-cooking champion. The audit critically examined and revealed the media sentiment, media reach, media share by countries, and sponsorships of Hilda Baci’s Cook-a-thon. According to the analysis, the…

Buhari, Five African Presidents to Commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery

In an epoch-making event that will positively transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sectoral landscape, President Muhammadu Buhari will today commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, alongside his counterparts from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Niger, and Chad. Promoted by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the petroleum refinery with…

26 Facts about Dangote Petroleum Refinery

World Class Projects The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is located in the in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, covering a land area of approximately 2,635 hectares (seven times the size of Victoria Island). World’s Largest Single-Train 650,000 barrels per day Petroleum Refinery with 900 KTPA Polypropylene Plant. The 435 MW Power Plant in the Refinery alone will be able…

Sudan: Dangote Supports Nigerian Returnees With N100,000 Each

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has commenced the disbursement of hundred thousand naira (N100,000) and Dignity Packs to each of the Nigerian returnees from Sudan. The money and the Dignity Packs were given out to the evacuees upon arrival at the airport in Abuja yesterday.    All the evacuees, irrespective of the number, will be given…

New Lawmakers Must Have Political Will For Success—Obasa

Lawmakers-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly began a 3-day induction programme on Friday with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa advising them to eschew greed and selfishness while they represent their constituents. Dr. Obasa further tasked the members-elect to develop the political will to effectively perform oversight functions as part of their responsibilities. Declaring the programme…

YRTMA Warns Traders, Others Against Road Encroachment

The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) has moved to further integrate relationships with Local Government Authorities across the State in a bid to consolidate on its existing Community Traffic Management System. This, according to the Agency, is in-line with the sustainable development agenda of the Oyo State Government under His Excellency, Governor Seyi…