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Oil Marketers Battle Dangote’s Monopoly Bid in Court, Warn of Risks to Nigeria’s Oil Sector and Economy

In a significant legal confrontation, three Nigerian oil marketers—AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited—are urging the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, which seeks to limit petroleum importation. The marketers, in their response (case FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024), argue that allowing Dangote’s […]

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Nigerian President Congratulates U.S. President-Elect Trump on Re-election

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. In a statement released from the State House, President Tinubu expressed his eagerness to strengthen the diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and the United States, especially in the […]

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Fiscal Rascality: Adeleke blew N38bn in 21months…Splashed N8bn on vehicles in 2024… Zero fund for gratuity, pension arrears

By Adebayo Adedeji Governor Ademola Adeleke took his spending spree to the next level in 2024 when he spent N19.3 billion on his office alone in nine months, exceeding the N13 billion budgeted for the entire year. This brings the total expenses for the Office of the Governor of Osun State to N38 billion from […]

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Nigerian Government Revokes Contract from Julius Berger

The Federal Ministry of Works has ordered Julius Berger Plc to vacate the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway project site following a final termination notice issued to the company. The decision, which ends all further negotiations, was made after the contractor failed to comply with revised project terms and halted work on Section One of the road. […]

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BudgIT’s report: A big question mark on Adeleke’s capacity

By Adebayo Adedeji Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration seems to be struggling to effectively manage Osun State, according to the latest BudgIT’s report. BudgIT is an accountability and transparency advocacy group supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In the group’s 2023 State of States assessment, the Osun’s ranking in overall fiscal responsibility performance dropped […]

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International Maritime Organization: NIWA Boss, Bola Oyebamiji Attends 46th Consultative Conference in London

… Says Safety on Nigerian Inland Waterways Nonnegotiable As part of efforts to sanitize the system, ensure all round security, safety, and continuously guaranteeing adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens on the Inland Waterways in Nigeria, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji has reassured the public that no stone would […]