Dangote Industries Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to making Nigeria self-sufficient in key sectors such as cement production, agriculture, mining, and petroleum refining. Regional Sales Director (Southeast) of Dangote Cement, Dr. Abayomi Shittu, made the pledge during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. ‘Dangote Industries Ltd. operates …

The Senate has deferred its investigation into the alleged sabotage in the petroleum industry, citing the need for more comprehensive consultations with stakeholders whose input and participation will add value to the conclusion of the investigative hearing. The upper chamber also cited legislative exigencies aimed at further deepening due diligence in conducting the investigative hearing as another reason for postponing …

Nigeria is on the brink of becoming Africa’s leading refining hub — a vision that, while ambitious, is within reach. As the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) prepares for the 2024 Refining Summit, the theme “Making Nigeria a Net Exporter of Petroleum Products” is particularly relevant. This summit’s focus aligns with Nigeria’s broader industrialization goals, positioning the …

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Friday, has ordered an immediate commencement of special operations against the carrying of petroleum and other inflammable substances in passenger vehicles. In a statement signed by the Public Education Officer FRSC, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the directive issued by the Corp Marshal of the FRSC, Marshal Shehu Mohammed will commence immediately. The directives include massive …

Nigeria’s popular and highly regarded THISDAY newspapers did its typical annual summation of remarkable individuals and corporate entities who and which impacted the broad esplanade of the nation’s multispectral space, last year. The front page of the Monday 25th December 2023, which was the Christmas day edition of the publication featured portraits of some of those the newspaper described as …