The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has confirmed plans to proceed with a nationwide protest against the recent petrol price hike, despite mounting economic challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi Lagos Ministry of Transportation Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in 2024 Campaign Sanwo-Olu Encourages Journalists … Read more
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded an immediate reversal of the recent petrol price increase, arguing that it will exacerbate the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda criticized the unilateral decision to raise the price of Premium Motor Spirit, claiming it violates principles … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the federal government for betrayal following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPC) increase in petrol prices. In a statement on Tuesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the government’s move to raise the pump price to ₦855 per litre, emphasizing that it contradicts their agreement to keep fuel prices … Read more
Independent oil marketers in Nigeria have raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to between ₦900 and ₦1,000 per litre. This sharp increase contrasts with the lower prices at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) stations, where petrol is sold for ₦568 to ₦617 per litre, leading to long queues … Read more
Fuel shortages are reappearing in Abuja and neighboring states due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest, causing station closures and long queues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel shortages are reemerging in Abuja and neighboring states such as Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, as filling stations close due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest. Oil … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, has hinted on the possibility of a reduction in the pump price of petroleum products. Addressing journalists on Thursday, the lawmaker disclosed that when oil refineries in Nigeria start operating at full capacity, the price of fuel will reduce. He said that fixing the refineries … Read more
Smuggled Nigerian petrol floods West African markets, selling at N1,700/litre. Federal Government raises alarm over petrol smuggling into neighbouring countries. Customs seizes over 150,000 litres of smuggled petrol, launches Operation Whirlwind to curb activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government raised an alarm on Monday about the resurgence of petrol smuggling, particularly Premium Motor … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the fuel price hike which has been approved by the federal government. In its statement which served as a response to PDP’s rejection of fuel price hike and increased electricity tariff, the APC alleged that successive PDP governments foisted Nigeria a corruption-tainted fuel subsidy regime. According to the … Read more
Nollywood’s Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) has called upon the Nigerian Customs Service to distribute the food items seized from smugglers. Ekohotblog reports that Richard Mofe Damijo made the call in a post via his twitter handle. RMD further appreciated the Federal Government for the reduction of fuel prices and other efforts being put in place … Read more