The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that petrol supplied by the Dangote Refinery will be sold at different prices across the country, with northern regions facing the highest rates. In a Monday statement titled “NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery Based on September 2024 Pricing,” NNPC spokesperson … Read more
Over 300 trucks owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have arrived at the Dangote Refinery in preparation for the scheduled loading of petrol, set to commence on Sunday, September 15, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the confirmation came from NNPC’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, via a video posted on his X (formerly Twitter) … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collecting Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in Edo State from September 13 to September 15, 2024. The extension was confirmed in a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N70,000. The new wage will take effect starting in September. Governor Nwifuru made the announcement on Saturday during the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an increase in passport fees, effective September 1, 2024, explaining the rationale behind the decision in a recent update. EKO HOT BLOG notes that NIS cited four primary reasons for the fee hike, which has generated varied responses on social media. According to the service, the increased fees … Read more