Nigerian House of Representatives Pledges 50% Salary Donation to Combat Hunger Crisis

In a significant and unprecedented move, the Nigerian House of Representatives has committed to donating 50% of their salaries for the next six months to help alleviate the widespread hunger crisis affecting the country. This decision was made during a plenary session on Thursday, which was presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Deputy Speaker Benjamin…

Dangote Refinery Accuses IOCs of Crude Supply Sabotage

The Management of Dangote Industries Limited has reiterated its stance that international oil companies (IOCs) continue to hinder the supply of crude oil to its 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery. Despite various interventions by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the management claims that challenges persist. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dangote Group expressed appreciation for…

House of Representatives Approves N1.91 Trillion Budget for NDDC

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives considered and adopted the Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) 2024 Appropriation Bill, totaling N1.91 trillion. This significant decision followed a detailed report from the Committee on NDDC, chaired by Mrs. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, which was presented during the plenary session. In July, during a budget defense session before the House…