…changes are not uniform across the country, as inventory levels, sourcing arrangements, transportation costs and competition all play a role in what individual depots charge.Dangote refinery names 20 companies cleared to buy its petrolEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has named 20 petroleum…
…instructions to return him to his family after the ransom had been paid. However, while transporting the victim home, the suspects allegedly realised that the boy knew their identities and could expose their involvement in the kidnapping operation. They reportedly took the boy into the bush, k!lled him and abandoned hi…
…to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture and urgently reduce the cost of food and transportation. The Council said the twin pressures of insecurity and rising living costs required faster and more effective government action, while acknowledging efforts to revamp the economy. The position was contained in a communiq…
…two weeksASSBIFI called on the Federal Government to urgently address the cost of food, transport, housing, healthcare, and educationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience coveri…
…policies to reduce the pressure on workers, particularly by addressing the cost of food, transportation, healthcare, housing and education, while also improving national security. FG moves to review labour laws Meanwhile, the Zonal Director, Southwest and State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs…
…attention. He stated that the agency’s Cobra Team provided immediate assistance and transported the victim to the Trauma Centre for further medical treatment.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He stated, “In the incident recorded at 4:30 pm along the Onipanu BRT corridor inward Fadeyi, the Cobra Team…
…said. He said the incident should also prompt a review of the existing arrangements for transporting prospective corps members to orientation camps. According to him, the immediate priority should be the safe return of the abducted graduates, after which the authorities should examine what went wrong and introduce meas…
…Corporation to develop a pipeline of bankable public-private partnership projects in transport, energy, ICT and sanitation. The minister said the 32nd summit would focus on productivity, human capital and resilience, supported by discussions on digital transformation, political economy, transparency and accountability,…
…vehicles could worsen the consequences of crashes. He urged motorists, commercial transport operators and other road users to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and ensure that vehicles undergo regular and comprehensive mechanical inspections before being used on the roads. “Operators of articulated vehicles, i…
…army officers and journalists when it came down. – 1992 – A Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport plane crashed and killed all 159 passengers aboard in Ejigbo, Lagos, shortly after taking off from Lagos airport on September 26. Most of the passengers were military officers.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Goo…
…She claimed she had already spent more than 20 per cent of the money in the account on transportation while trying to resolve the issue. The widow advised people with bank accounts to ensure someone they trust, particularly their spouse, knows their banking details and PINs in case of an emergency. "If you are not doin…
…FBI because the jurisdiction of the alleged offense was unclear. The US Department of Transportation urges anyone who observes sexual misconduct on a plane to "report the incident promptly" to the flight crew or law enforcement at the destination. Last year, the FBI said it had investigated 104 incidents of sexual assa…
…The professor further explained, “ASUU National Scholarship covers her feeding, transport and academic allowance, including her yearly registration fees for the period of her studies. We granted a scholarship to her to the tune of N1,680,000, covering the four years period of her studies.” Also speaking on the interven…
A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, identified as Kamoru Omokoye, has been shot dead by suspected cultists at Abijo Bus Stop in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Omokoye was attacked and shot in the head by the assailants on Sunday morning. It was gathered that the suspe…
…increased economic hardship for households and businesses, particularly through higher transport, food and energy costs. Despite the adjustment pains, Nigeria’s economy has continued to expand during the period under review. Real Gross Domestic Product growth rose from 2.54 per cent in the third quarter of 2023 to 3.46…
…in Afao-Ekiti on September 14. He alleged that the father, a former chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in Ekiti State, conspired with his son and m8rdered Mr Ogunsakin. Oriiyomi said the deceased was abducted by the defendants over a land dispute. He told the court that he was pulled out of…
…fuel subsidy, particularly its impact on household incomes and the rising cost of food, transportation and other essential goods. While critics have questioned the relevance of stronger foreign reserves to Nigerians facing economic hardship, Keyamo argued that macroeconomic stability was crucial to attracting the forei…
…rain triggered severe flooding in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region, disrupting transport, flooding homes and forcing hundreds of rescue operations. The storms began affecting parts of Catalonia on Saturday, October 3, with authorities issuing a red weather alert and urging residents to remain indoors as exceptiona…
…and Oyo differ significantly, putting pressure on households already dealing with higher transport costsA Lagos consumer told Legit.ng that families are struggling to keep up as basic household expenses continue to climbPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemer…
…remained the highest spending priority, followed closely by household goods, education, transportation, and utilities. Consequently, buying conditions for big-ticket items have dried up. The average Buying Conditions Index (BCI) and Buying Intention Index (BII) sat at a weak 24.4 and 16.6 points respectively, tracking…
…part of that,” he added. Afeez also commended the government’s investments in education, transportation, healthcare and sports.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He described the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium as an important investment in youth development, saying it could provide…
…to further reduce the price of petrol. Uzor expressed concern over the rising cost of transportation and food among other expenses. Another motorist, Mr Kenneth Oliver urged marketers to reflect recent reduction of crude oil in the global market in their pump prices. Oliver said a reduction in petrol prices would provi…
The National Union of Road Transport Workers, Osun State Chapter, has raised the alarm over growing security threats along major travel routes across the country following the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members travelling to their orientation camps. The union called on the Federal Government…
…investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Federal Government has reported lower transport fares on selected routes across Nigeria following the deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, offering some relief to commuters facing high travel costs.The Presidential Initiative on Compressed N…
…Assembly from 1999 to 2007, governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, and Minister of Transportation from 2015 to 2023. He questioned why Amaechi, despite his years in public office and his personal resources, could not obtain financial assistance from friends, relatives or family members to help pay for his mother's…