Tinubu, NUPRC commended for fuel price cut as group pushes for local refineries

• The Conscience of the Nation has praised President Tinubu and the NUPRC for policies that reduced fuel prices, providing relief during Ramadan
• The group highlighted the NUPRCs reforms, including the willing-seller, willing-buyer model, as key to stabilizing the sector
• They also urged the government to support more local refineries like Dangote to boost economic growth and energy security

The group posited that the proliferation of local refineries will do Nigeria a whole lot of economic good. Image: FB/Asiwaju Bol Ahmed TinubuSource: FacebookTinubu’s economic policies working – group hailsNUPRC has demonstrated its dedication to regulating the sector in a manner that encourages growth and avoids arbitrary interventions that could deter investment, Unazi stated.Group commends synergy with local refineriesThe importance of additional local refineries like Dangote cannot be overstated, he remarked.With its capacity to produce Euro-V quality gasoline and diesel, alongside jet fuel and polypropylene, the refinery is set to eliminate Nigerias reliance on imported petroleum products while improving foreign-exchange reserves.PDP’s Atiku unites with El-Rufai

READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG

Tinubu’s minister orders immediate reopening of Lagos bridge to ease traffic

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to ease severe traffic congestion Federal Controller of Works, Olukorede Kesha, confirmed that remedial measures are being implemented to restore vehicular movement The bridge was initially set for closure until May 2025 for repairs, but worsening gridlock prompted ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

One major reasons Tinubu fired Kyari, NNPCL board emerges

President Bola Tinubu dismissed Mele Kyari and other NNPCL board members due to concerns over their performance Tinubu has set ambitious targets for the new leadership, including increasing daily crude oil production to three million barrels by 2030 and boosting gas output to 10 billion cubic meters The reconstituted NNPCL board includes industry experts, with ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Farmer slumps on hearing false alarm, eventually dies, family makes request

A 54-year-old farmer, Jeremiah Onuminya, tragically collapsed and died in Usha, Agatu Local Government Area, following a false alarm about an impending attack Local authorities confirmed that exhaustion while fleeing was the cause of his death, urging residents to verify information to prevent panic The incident coincided with allegations of cattle poisoning in the area, ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Pregnant woman dies as hospital allegedly refuses treatment over N500k deposit

A pregnant woman, identified as Kemi, tragically lost her life after a private hospital allegedly refused her treatment due to her husband’s inability to deposit N500,000 for treatment Her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, shared a heartbreaking video on social media capturing her final moments and detailing their ordeal As usual, Nigerians on social media reacted differently ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Food security: 5 FG's policies "yielding positive results" as Tinubu, Kyari get…

The Good Governance Advocates of Nigeria (GGAN) has spoken on FG’s agricultural policies, hailing President Tinubu and agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari The group highlighted global collaborations and domestic initiatives, including fertilizer distribution and food aid, as crucial steps toward agricultural growth and food security GGAN also noted a significant drop in food pricesup to 70% ... Read more Continue reading here ▶