Energy expert Dan Kunle has warned that the continued importation of petrol and diesel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited and certain marketers, despite the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity to meet domestic demand, is a disservice to the country. Recent reports indicate that NNPC, Oil Marketers Spent N5.5tn on Petrol, Diesel Importation in Four Months. Speaking on a programme on Arise TV on Sunday, Dan Kunle likened the massive importation of petrol and diesel by NNPC and some marketers over the past four months to the notorious ‘cement Armada’—a scandal from the 1970s, during Nigeria’s oil boom, where…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The official manufacturer and marketer of the Peugeot brand of vehicles in Nigeria, Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), has taken another bold step towards regaining its leadership position in the auto market. This time, DPAN has commenced the assembly of the GT model of the wave-making Peugeot 3008, which has hit commercial success and won awards with its different variants in various markets across the world. With its 1.6 litre high performance turbo engine, Peugeot 3008 GT has expanded the existing line-up of vehicles from the assembly lines of the modern plant that opened some years ago in Kaduna..…
L-R: Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings Plc, his wife Ofovwe; Tochi Wigwe; Hannah Wigwe, daughters of late Herbert Wigwe; David Wigwe, son, during the first year Memorial of late Herbert Wigwe, his wife Doreen, and son Chizi, held in Lagos, recently… In a moving tribute to a visionary leader, Access Holdings PLC unveiled the AccessGive platform at the Herbert Wigwe One Year Memorial held on Sunday February 9, 2025, in Lagos. This groundbreaking platform isdedicated to sustaining and scaling the transformative impact of the late Herbert Wigwe, a leader whose vision extended far beyond…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has expressed hearty felicitations to Sir Emeka Offor, a foremost Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, on the occasion of his birthday, on the 10th of February 2025. In a release by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor commended Sir Offor’s journey from his humble beginnings in Oraifite to becoming one of Nigeria’s most successful entrepreneurs, which epitomizes the resilient and industrious spirit of the Anambra people. Through his company, Chrome Group, Sir Emeka Offor has created thousands of jobs and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector development. Also, the Governor recalled that…
Caption: L-R, Idris Ajimobi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, Wassim Elhusseini, MD/CEO Nestle Nigeria Plc and Olusoji Apampa, CEO CBI Innovation Limited (CBiIL) during the Nestle Nigeria Dairy Demonstration Farm launch in Abuja) Nestlé Nigeria has launched a dairy demonstration farm in Paikon Kore, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to enhancing the local dairy industry through the Nestlé Nigeria Livestock Development Project (NLDP, inaugurated in 2021. The NLDP is structured around three pillars: Better Milk, Better Feed (fodder), and Resilient Communities. It is supported by…
Lovers of quality and entertaining movies are currently excited and counting down patiently for the world premiere and global release of one of the latest films from Nollywood, Not My Valentine, on February 14. February 14, is a special and unique day globally celebrated as St. Valentine’s Day or more romantically put, Lovers Day. The suspense and intrigues filled movie premieres exclusively on wave-making FumingLyon Network on YouTube, amid glitz, glamour and grandeur. Starring sensational social media entertainers such as: Chris Isibor, Adaeze Ajah, Desmond Bryce, Olotu Sunday, among others, Not My Valentine, tells the captivating and riveting tale of…
The 2025 edition of Rotary Foundation Dinner and Dance is an exciting and highly anticipated annual event that brings together Rotarians, business leaders, professionals, and public figures to raise funds and increase awareness of the transformative work done by The Rotary Foundation. This event has grown into a key occasion, not only for networking but for contributing to the global efforts of the Rotary community to make the world a better place. This year marks a milestone for Rotary International District 9111, Nigeria, as it celebrates its pioneer year. With a vision to make an even greater impact, the district…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 6 February 2025, hosted a high-level roundtable discussion on operational best practices for government-owned companies at its Headquarters in Maitama Abuja. The event brought together key stakeholders from the military, paramilitary, and financial sectors. The one-day event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, alongside his management team, representatives from the Ministry of Finance, senior officers from the Nigerian Air Force, and board members of various government-owned companies. Also present were distinguished guest speakers, including Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi, Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Umar (Rtd.), Professor Peter Akper, SAN, Wing Commander…
Wema Bank has kicked off its 80th-anniversary celebration with the launch of its “80 Years of Spreading Love” Valentine campaign, running from February 1st to 28th, 2025. This campaign is the first in a series of exciting activities leading up to the bank’s grand 80th anniversary on May 2, 2025, and is designed to reward customer loyalty, strengthen connections, and create unforgettable experiences through 80 Acts of Love. With rewards tailored for every customer segment, Wema Bank is rolling out ₦11,000,000 in cash prizes, gift cards, movie tickets, spa treatments, fitness access, and Uber vouchers for young professionals and students. …
In an unprecedented and unexpected development, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele and the Spiritual leader of CCC Elisha Parish, Prophet Marcus Tibetan have joined forces for Nigeria’s cause. This was disclosed on Saturday, 8th of February, 2025 at the prophecy book launching of Prophet Tibetan at his Lagos church which Primate Ayodele surprisingly attended with his team. In a joint statement at the event, the controversial prophets acknowledged the division in the body of Christ especially among God’s servants, explaining that if men of God can come together and agree on one course, the nation…