Politics
Shettima to Lead Federal Delegation to Kano After Market Fire
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a federal delegation to Kano following the devastating fire at Singer Market.
The visit is intended to convey government sympathy and deliver assistance to traders who suffered heavy losses in the incident, which destroyed goods worth billions of naira.
The delegation includes senior lawmakers and officials from humanitarian and emergency agencies, who are expected to coordinate relief support and help speed up the reopening of the market.
The President has also ordered a comprehensive investigation into the repeated fire outbreaks affecting markets in the state, stressing the need to prevent future disasters and safeguard livelihoods.
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Resident Doctors Issue 21-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Unpaid Allowances, Salary Arrears
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding urgent resolution of unpaid allowances, salary arrears, delayed training funds, and other welfare-related concerns affecting medical practitioners across the country. The ultimatum was contained in a communique issued after the association’s Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) held in Kano…
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Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency, Strengthen Investor Protection in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to regulate cryptocurrency operations, protect investors, and strengthen the country’s growing digital economy. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, was approved during Tuesday’s plenary session following majority support from senators through a voice vote. After its passage, the proposed legislation was…
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Dangote Refinery Increases Processing Capacity To 700,000 Bpd
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd. The achievement was confirmed during a performance test conducted by the refinery’s process licensors, marking a major milestone in the facility’s operational growth. The development further strengthens the refinery’s…