The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state has initiated a process to establish a drug manufacturing agency to promote access to quality drugs and consumables. Abayomi disclosed this at the opening of the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos on Wednesday. The biennial programme, jointly organised by PMG-MAN and…
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents of importation of dangerous cargo, including arms and ammunition through this port. To this effect, the government said it is immediately implementing emergency protocols at Onne Port for the next three months by conducting thorough…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday announced the granting of an additional 5,000 barrels per day licence to Waltersmith located in Ibigwe, Imo State. In a statement on its X handle, the midstream and downstream regulator stated that the approval was granted in the phase two of the plant’s development, but…
Last Month President Bola Tinubu signed into law the N70,000 new National Minimum Wage Act. Though, some states have begun discussion on the consequential adjustment arising from the new wage ahead of its implementation, most states even the Federal Government are yet to begin implementation as the consequential adjustment has to be agreed on.To agree…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on Wednesday sent a notification of a planned massive shutdown of all major cities in Nigeria, effective September 15, 2024.The student body said the protest is in response to the recent fuel price hike and the perceived incompetence of the NNPC CEO Mele Kyari. The union equally demanded…
Federal Civil Servants in the FCT, have decried prolonged delay in implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000 even as the economic condition of Nigerians continue to worsen, the living standard of Nigerians has continued to deteriorate since President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidies on petroleum products on May 29, 2023….
Many motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed frustration over increase in the pump price of petrol. NNPC Retail Management has approved an upward review of the pump price of petrol from N617 per litre to N897 litre, effective from Sept. 3.This is amid economic hardship and persistent fuel scarcity. Investigation revealed that…
Marketers have expressed strong concerns over the designation of NNPC Limited as the sole off-taker of petrol from the Dangote Refinery, warning that the move could create a monopoly and lead to profiteering in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry.NNPC has historically been the sole importer of petrol into the country, while marketers and…
As a new fuel price regime takes effect across the country, the Federal Government through the Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGi) yesterday, handed over 20 Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) buses to Iru Land Transport Company Limited. Speaking at the formal handover of the 20 CNG buses and the signing ceremony for Lagos Strategic CNG Conversion Partners, PCNGi Progamme…
Serving corps members have been assured that as soon as civil servants start receiving the new minimum wage as approved by the federal government, their monthly allowance will also increase.The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed gave the assurance while addressing corps members at Kebbi State Orientation Camp, Dakingari and Sokoto State Orientation Camp…
