Jumoke Adelabu – Lagos The United Nations says it needs more than US$9 billion (S$12.3 billion) to fund its humanitarian work in sub-Saharan Africa next year as the twin challenges of conflict and climate change continue to wreak havoc with people’s lives. It’s an increase on 2018 – as the UN says humanitarian crises are…
There was pandemonium on Friday afternoon at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos following a fire outbreak at the Forte Oil Petrol Station. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inferno which started around 2.10pm saw people running for safety thereby causing vehicular traffic jam on the roads within the airport. The spokesperson for…
Damilola Shittu – Abuja The Federal Government and petroleum marketers on Thursday agreed on how the outstanding fuel subsidy claims would be settled by the government. The agreement was reached after a meeting held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. A statement from the Media Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Mr Paul…
Damilola Shittu – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has assured workers in the oil and gas industry of his commitment to ensuring a conducive working environment for them, saying he will accelerate the process of signing into the law the Petroleum Industries Bill once it is passed into law by the National Assembly. The President, who…
