Category: Energy
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AKWANGA: Tinubu Commissions New School of Science Complex in Nasarawa
AKWANGA, NASARAWA STATE – May 30, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly completed School of Science Complex at the College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, in a move aimed at strengthening science education and enhancing teacher training in Nigeria’s North-Central region. The inauguration of the modern two-storey facility forms part of the…
Dangote Refinery Reduces Diesel Gantry Price By N200 As Importers Receive New Shipments
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 28, 2026 Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price of diesel by N200 per litre as fuel importers begin to receive fresh shipments into the country. The refinery cut the price of diesel from N1,800 per litre to N1,600 per litre on Wednesday, according to Platts, an independent…
Olukoyede Charges Youths to Channel Creative Energies into Productive Ventures
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 25, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has charged youths across the country to channel their creative energies into productive and legitimate ventures rather than engaging in internet fraud and other corrupt practices.Olukoyede gave the charge on Thursday, May 21, 2026, during the launch…
North East Development Commission Donates Digital Equipments To FRCN, Trolleys To FAAN
Maiduguri, Borno State – May 23, 2026 The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated modern digital broadcasting equipment to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) as part of efforts to strengthen media operations and improve information dissemination across the North East region. The donated equipment, described as state-of-the-art digital facilities, is expected to…
Dangote Refinery Targets $2bn Investments From Private Investors Ahead of IPO
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 20, 2026 President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the company is targeting about $2 billion in investments from private investors for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO). Dangote made the disclosure on Wednesday during a visit by Femi Otedola, chairman of…
Nigeria, Morocco Pledge to Advance Major Gas Pipeline Deal
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, agriculture, and trade following a high-level phone conversation between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. According to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussions centred on the Nigeria-Morocco…
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price to ₦1,350 per Litre
Lagos, Nigeria, May 5, 2026 Dangote Refinery has announced an increase in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising it by ₦75 from ₦1,275 to ₦1,350 per litre. The adjustment reflects ongoing shifts within the downstream petroleum sector, influenced by market dynamics and operational considerations. The new price is expected to have a…
Lagos Government Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Dumping in Apapa–Iganmu Axis
Lagos, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Lagos State Government has raised concern over recurring incidents of illegal waste dumping along the Apapa–Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) axis, despite recent cleanup efforts. According to the government, operatives of the Lagos Waste Management Authority carried out a comprehensive clearing operation in the early hours of May…
Nigerian Correctional Service destroys contraband, reinforces prison discipline
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Nigerian Correctional Service has intensified efforts to enforce discipline and enhance security across custodial centres nationwide with the destruction of seized contraband items. The Service confirmed that items destroyed include mobile phones, laptops, and hard drugs recovered during routine searches conducted in correctional facilities. According to officials, the…
4MWp solar mini-grid at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital nears completion
Kano, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 A 4MWp Solar PV mini-grid project at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital is nearing completion under the Renewed Hope Solarisation Programme. The project, driven by the Federal Ministry of Power, is part of broader efforts to improve energy access and ensure reliable electricity supply to critical public institutions across…