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NSIB begins investigation into Dana Air's Lagos airport incident

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has begun an investigation into the runway incident involving a Dana Air aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday morning. A Dana aircraft with registration number 5N BKI, fl
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24 Apr 2024

Again, Dangote refinery announces reduction in price of diesel, aviation fuel

The Dangote refinery on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the price of diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre respectively. This ment comes a week after the company announced a reduction in the price of diesel from N1,20
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24 Apr 2024

Dana aircraft overshoots runway in Lagos

An aircraft belonging to Dana Air experienced a runway incursion upon landing on Tuesday at the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos from Abuja. PREMIUM TIMES gathered from multiple sources working at the air
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24 Apr 2024

World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas

World record holder Tobi Amusan headlines the 29 athletes confirmed to represent Nigeria at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 2024. The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World
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24 Apr 2024

Nigeria govt set to unbundle 11 DisCos

The Nigerian government on Monday said it has commenced the restructuring of the eleven electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the country. Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this while speaking during the visit
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23 Apr 2024

NERC transfers regulatory oversight of Enugu electricity market to state govt

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Enugu State to the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC). The commission, in a public not
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23 Apr 2024

FCCPC summons owners of Chinese supermarket over discriminatory practices

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned Cindy Bei, owner of an Abuja-Chinese supermarket accused of denying Nigerians entry into its premises. The supermarket, located at the China General Chamber of
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23 Apr 2024

Why grid collapse persists in Nigeria TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has given reasons for the persistent collapse of the national electricity grid in the country. The TCN said the nations power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective s
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23 Apr 2024

Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games: NNPC makes bright start in tennis, volleyball

The Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games began on Monday with preliminary matches in sports like Volleyball, Chess, Scrabble, Tennis and Table tennis. The sports were held at Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In
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23 Apr 2024