Nigerians will have to wait a little longer for locally-produced petrol from the Dangote Refinery. The commencement of petrol production, initially expected in June, has been rescheduled for mid-July, according to the refinery’s President and CEO, Aliko Dangote. Dangote attributed the postponement to a “bit of delay” during a tour of the US$20 billion facility in Lagos on Monday. While details regarding the specific reasons for the delay have not been disclosed, he assures the...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered an address on the country’s Democracy Day, 12 June 2024. In his speech, President Tinubu reflected on the nation’s journey towards democratic governance, paying tribute to the heroes and heroines who fought for freedom and democracy. He emphasised the significance of democracy as a way of life, highlighting its importance in ensuring liberty, equality, and economic opportunity for all citizens. The President also addressed the challenges facing the nation, including...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated for a democratic model that will guarantee political inclusion and promote unity. The former president made the remark on Tuesday while he delivered his speech as chairman of the 25th Anniversary Democracy Day Public Lecture in Abuja. According to Jonathan, for democracy to yield its desired dividends, the political class and elite must lead by example and work with unity of purpose to guarantee peace and social justice to the...

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has advocated shareholding for host communities of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical projects. George advised the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to learn from the mistakes in the Niger Delta Region and not allow the same to happen in the Ibeju-Lekki/Epe axis of Lagos, host communities of his Refinery and Petrochemical projects. The leader of Lagos State PDP, while congratulating Dangote...

…Governors say N60,000 minimum wage “cannot fly” Nigeria’s national minimum wage debate continues with no clear resolution in sight. The Nigerian government and labour unions remain at odds over the appropriate level for a new national minimum wage. Organised labour, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, initially proposed a significant increase to N615,000, citing inflation and severe economic hardship. They argue that this reflects the rising cost of living...