…that James stole an assigned AK-47 rifle (Bridge No. 02028), deserted his post, and transported the weapon to Otukpo, Benue State. James sold the firearm to a middleman, Abakpa Simon Anthony, for N700,000, who subsequently resold it to an illicit buyer, Sunday Akor (aka IBB), for N800,000,” the statement said. The oper…
…premium brands and particular markets can push prices significantly higher.Location, transportation costs, grain quality, wholesale margins and retailer pricing will continue to determine the final price paid by consumers.Rice prices crash across NigeriaLegit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian consumers are finally gett…
…to apply their knowledge to develop solutions to challenges in areas such as education, transportation, culture and climate change. Salau said, “They cannot just continue to memorise information. We need for them to think, we need for them to create, we need for them to collaborate, we need for them to communicate.” Al…
…Natural Gas infrastructureMore than 120,000 vehicles converted to CNG, boosting transportation optionsGovernment targets 1,000 CNG stations to offer cheaper transport solutionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy,…
…the victims had reportedly connected a pipe to a tapping point on a pipeline said to transport petroleum products from Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals through the Port Harcourt Refinery to vessels that visit the area to load products for export. Fyneface said the product was being pumped at high pressure when the victims…
…to Dumnamene, the victims had connected a pipe to a tapping point on a pipeline that transported petroleum products from the Indorama Eleme Petrochemical facility through the Port Harcourt Refinery to vessels that regularly came to load products for export. “The report further stated that while a vessel was loading the…
…market, which is valued at $450 million in 2026. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, condemned Uber’s exit. In a statement by its spokesperson, Jossy Adaraniwon, the union said Uber’s exit was due to its alleged “exploitative foundational business model.” The union also slammed Uber for…
…of the country to travel long distances for treatment, creating additional costs for transportation and accommodation. Cancer burden Buhari cited GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates, which put Nigeria’s annual cancer burden at about 127,763 new cases and 79,542 deaths. She said breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal cancers wer…
…Russia, including measures targeting the so-called “shadow fleet” of ships used to transport Russian oil and other goods while avoiding sanctions.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said European countries could take action against the fleet, while ministers from France, Belgium and the Netherlands said they had s…
…body to GwakoOfficials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sabon-Wuse Unit Command transported Madugu's body by ambulance to his home in Gwako village, Gwagwalada Area Council, on Sunday night. He was buried there shortly after.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The f…
…Another motorist, Effiom Effiong, alleged that the practice had increased the cost of transportation, as drivers now factor the “settlements” into fares paid by passengers. He decried the situation, saying the checkpoint causes unnecessary traffic and subjects commuters to harassment. “The road is blocked every evening…
…foundation currently funding national student loans, border security, and regional transport infrastructure.
…over $2 billion in investment to expand CNG infrastructure and promote cheaper, cleaner transportation in NigeriaMore than 120,000 vehicles have been converted to CNG, with over 400 conversion centres, and 7,700 trained technicians supporting the programmeThe government plans to add 500 more CNG stations, taking the na…
…per litre. However, the expected further rise in retail prices would raise the cost of transportation and logistics, while businesses that depend on petrol and diesel for power generation could face higher operating expenses. The post Fresh petrol price hike looms as depot rates hit N1,290 appeared first on Vanguard Ne…
…cases due to the unavailability of specialised containers required for collecting and transporting samples to laboratories. “So far, we have 143 suspected cases; we have had 23 deaths and nine currently on admission at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, and the Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos,” Baamlong said.…
…Nestlé Nigeria and First HoldCo helping to outweigh losses recorded in Tripple Gee, ABC Transport and Nahco. Aradel Holdings led the major gainers, appreciating 8.83 per cent, while Nestlé Nigeria gained 5.83 per cent and First HoldCo rose 1.17 per cent. At the top of the gainers’ chart, FTN Cocoa Processors advanced b…
…the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Kaduna, said the gesture was aimed at addressing transportation and mobility challenges confronting the organisations and institutions. He described the beneficiaries as critical stakeholders whose contributions were essential to the development of the state. “I’m only handing over…
By Dickson Omobola Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, has been invited by the police over the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, some days ago. On August 11, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, and ATSSSAN, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, a…
…on Monday in Lagos. According to the NPA, 12 of the incoming vessels are expected to transport containers containing various goods, while four vessels will arrive with aviation fuel. The remaining 10 vessels are expected to carry consignments including crude oil, petrol, sugar and bulk salt. Meanwhile, the port authori…
…with Maiduguri as part of efforts to establish an integrated and efficient national transportation network. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this on Monday at the opening of the 19th National Council on Transportation in Abuja. Adebiyi said the proposed Lagos-Maid…
…president's total remuneration package, which also includes basic salary, accommodation, transport, and other official allowances as defined by existing RMAFC guidelines.No implementation date for the new pay structure has been announced.Level 7 salary scale for Nigerian civil serviceLegit.ng earlier reported that Nige…
…social media accounts on Sunday, citing high petrol prices, food insecurity, and rising transport costs as reasons the President's presence was needed at home.
…triggering a sharp increase in petrol prices and a broader rise in the cost of transportation and goods. The government has maintained that the reform was necessary to eliminate the huge fiscal burden associated with the subsidy regime and redirect public resources towards infrastructure, social investment and other de…
…An additional 27 individuals were detained for aiding those in violation by providing transportation, shelter or employment.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Beyond the 14,905 who were deported, 18,914 people were referred to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain…
…sold at N1,215 and Masters at N1,210. When marketers absorb high depot costs alongside transportation, storage and financing charges, retail prices at the pump tend to move upward accordingly.Nigerians may face another increase in fuel costs as petrol prices rise Photo: BloombergImagesCrude Oil Drop Has Little EffectWh…