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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has warned Nigerians about false promises of online “giveaways” advertised in his name by unidentified individuals.
These fraudulent schemes offer cash gifts, recharge cards, and other material items.
In a statement released to the media, signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Valentine Obienyem, Obi clarified that he is not involved in any such schemes targeting unsuspecting Nigerians.
Obi emphasized that he does not participate in sharing freebies online. Instead, he is focused on working for the nation’s betterment by investing in critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation.
He noted that these fraudulent schemes have increased as his birthday approached, with many promising substantial birthday packages in his name to deceive innocent Nigerians.
“I thank my fellow Nigerians for their kind thoughts and prayers during my birthday on July 19, 2024. However, as I mentioned on my X account, I redirected all the resources I would have used for celebrations into critical areas of health, education, and poverty alleviation. I am not involved in any birthday giveaways being circulated online,” Obi stated.
He urged Nigerians to remain law-abiding and prayerful for God’s divine intervention in the nation while reiterating his commitment to building a New Nigeria.
[NationalDaily]
Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has commended Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, for speaking the truth that Nigerians are not only hungry but angry.
The social commentator and analyst, on Saturday, said the removal of Ndume as Senate’s Chief Whip has undermined the integrity and independence of the Senate.
According to him, Ndume’s altruistic remark was intended to help President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to understand and know exactly the true and ugly situation Nigerians are going through.
Onuesoke, who’s the Chairman of Onuesoke Foundation, noted that the removal of Ndume as Senate’s Chief Whip will not change the fact about the prevailing bad economy, hardship, inflation and frustration across the country caused by poorly initiated and executed policies.
“Senator Ali Ndume is the real “ HERO,” who has sacrificed his position as Chief Whip for the interests of suffering Nigerians,” he asserted.
The former PDP governorship aspirant, therefore, urged Ndume to remain focused, steadfast and continue to speak for the poor and oppressed Nigerians.
According to him, it’s better to be on the good side be of God and the people than oppressors.
[Nigerian Tribune]
Nollywood actress and movie producer Yvonne Jegede has announced the death of one of her adopted children.
The actress via her Instagram page on Saturday shared the sad news, revealing that she has been the sole financial supporter for three children, one of whom, Olamide Ajimuda, recently died from Cholera.
Disclosing how she met Olamide, Yvonne said she met the child when he was in Primary 4, and he was expected to advance to Junior Secondary School 3 after the summer break. Unfortunately, Olamide’s life was cut short by the disease.
“I’m heartbroken because I lost one of my children to cholera. Olamide and I met when he was in Primary 4 and was supposed to go to JSS3 after this summer break. The news broke my heart,” she wrote.
In her post, Yvonne also gave an update on the achievements of the two other children she supports, saying they graduated to secondary school.
She said, “I am also happy that two of my children graduated yesterday to secondary school, and one of them is Olamide’s sister.”
She revealed that despite her financial limitations, these accomplishments bring her a sense of fulfillment and completeness.
“I don’t have all the money in the world, but this makes my world complete. Since 2019 till date, I don’t know how I do it, but my God provides enough to carry them through,” she wrote.
[Newsguru]
Omoyele Sowore said the accusation from the presidency that former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, was behind the planned protest was a “drivel from a sinking regime”.
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, accused Peter Obi of being responsible for protests planned by Nigeria citizens.
Onanuga added that the organizers of the August protest are Obi supporters who remained angry that the Labour Party chieftain did not win 2023 election.
sowore said the August protest was an idea of Nigerians, and not the former governor of Anambra State. He described Onanuga’s accusation as framing fear.
He said Nigerians are tired of deceit, corruption, wickedness and incompetence of the ruling class.
On his X handle, on Saturday, Sowore said: “The drivel from a sinking regime. There is nothing that could stop an idea whose time has come.
“It doesn’t matter how you frame your fears and shenanigans, and the truth is that Nigerians are tired of the deceit, corruption, wickedness and incompetence of the ruling class and have opted to act from all locations at once.”
[NaijaNews]
The dream of a prosperous career in nursing is becoming a reality for many Nigerians who are setting their sights on the United Kingdom.
With the UK’s healthcare system in constant need of skilled professionals, Nigerian nurses have a unique opportunity to not only fulfill this demand but also to achieve substantial financial success.
The nursing profession and the health sector in Nigeria currently face several challenges, such as limited resources, inadequate facilities, and the migration of skilled professionals to more developed countries in search of better opportunities.
One of the most attractive destinations for Nigerian nurses is the United Kingdom, which offers not only competitive salaries but also numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
This article uncovers the essential steps and insider tips for Nigerian nurses aspiring to earn up to £70,000 annually in the UK, turning ambitions into tangible, rewarding careers.
There are two ways Nigerian nurses can become highly paid nurses in the United Kingdom.
Transitioning from a Nigerian nurse to a UK nurse
Nigerian nurses typically hold a diploma or degree in nursing from an accredited Nigerian institution. However, to practice in the UK, one must register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and meet its requirements.
- The requirements for Nigerians include a nursing license/registration, proficiency in English and a passport that has more than 3 months to expiry as at the time of application.
- You’ll need to choose one of the four nursing specialities- adult, children, mental health, or learning disability.
- Nurses must have a nursing diploma or degree recognized by the NMC. If your qualification is not automatically recognized, you may need to undergo a credential evaluation process.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory. Nigerian nurses must pass an English language proficiency test, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Occupational English Test (OET).
- The cost of these tests typically ranges from N249,000-N266,000.
- The NMC requires overseas nurses to pass a two-part competency test, including a computer-based test (CBT) and an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
- The CBT costs approximately £83, while the OSCE costs around £794.
- The registration process involves submitting your academic transcripts, proof of your nursing license, and passing the required tests. The initial registration fee with the NMC is £153.
After meeting the NMC requirements, nurses need to apply for a visa to work in the UK. The Tier 2 (General) visa is the most common pathway for healthcare professionals.
Beginning a nursing career from scratch
Nigerians who wish to practice nursing but haven’t studied nursing have two options. They can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in an accredited Nigerian university and follow the pathway for transitioning.
Alternatively, they can study nursing in the UK. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in the UK involves enrolling in a recognized university program in England or Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
After completing your education, you must pass the NMC’s competency tests to obtain your license.
Becoming a highly paid nurse in the UK
Specialization in high-demand fields such as cardiovascular, oncology, rehabilitation, trauma, maternity, emergency, endocrinology, and infection control, is important to becoming a highly paid nurse in the UK.
- Upon registering with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council, Nigerian nurses must gain practical experience in their preferred specialization.
- This involves working as registered nurses in the UK under the chosen speciality for a few months to years.
- Specializations require obtaining a postgraduate qualification, such as a master’s degree in the chosen field.
- For some advanced specialist nursing roles, you are required to obtain the necessary nursing teaching qualification.
Non-specialist nurses in bands 1-5 earn between £22,500 and £35,000 per year.
In contrast, specialist nurses in bands 6-9 can earn anywhere from £42,000 to £115,000 annually, depending on the competitiveness of their speciality and their region of employment.
What you should know
The nursing profession in Nigeria deals with low remuneration, poor working conditions, and a shortage of qualified personnel.
Entry-level nurses typically earn between N50,000 and N100,000 per month in private hospitals, while those in government hospitals may earn between ₦70,000 and ₦120,000.
Double qualified nurses in Nigeria may earn between N160,000-N320,000 monthly.
Salaries are generally higher in urban areas compared to rural regions.
Recent efforts have aimed to address these issues through various initiatives. For instance, there has been an increased focus on improving nursing education and expanding training programs.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) plays a critical role in regulating and accrediting nursing programs to ensure professional standards.
Despite these advancements, the profession still struggles with the emigration of skilled nurses seeking better opportunities abroad.
[Nairamterics]
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been fined $220 million by the Federal Government over the unauthorized appropriation of personal data without user consent, discriminatory practices against Nigerian users, and the abuse of Meta’s dominant market position.
The joint investigation, conducted by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), revealed extensive and ongoing violations of Nigerian laws, following a comprehensive 38-month investigation into its data privacy practices and market behaviour.
According to information obtained from the commission’s X account, Between May 2021 and December 2023, the investigation scrutinized Meta’s privacy policies and practices, uncovering multiple infringements of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
These violations include the unauthorized appropriation of personal data without user consent, discriminatory practices against Nigerian users, and the abuse of Meta’s dominant market position.
The investigation concluded that Meta engaged in abusive and invasive practices against Nigerian data subjects, such as transferring personal data across borders without authorization and forcing users to accept exploitative privacy policies. Despite being given numerous opportunities to present their case, Meta’s defences were deemed insufficient by the regulatory bodies.
The final order issued by the FCCPC mandates several corrective actions for Meta to comply with Nigerian laws. These include ensuring Nigerian users’ right to data self-determination, ceasing unauthorized data transfers, and eliminating discriminatory practices. The order also imposes a $220 million penalty on Meta, emphasizing the gravity of the violations.
“Being satisfied with the significant evidence on the record, and that Meta Parties have been provided with every opportunity to articulate any position, representations, refutations, explanations or defences of their conduct and practices under law, the Commission has now entered a Final Order, and issued a penalty against Meta Parties. The Final Order more elaborately describes the specific conduct or practices of the Meta Parties, the relationship between Meta Parties concerning the infringements, particularly about.
“Denying Nigerian data subjects the right to self-determine; Unauthorized transfer and sharing of Nigerian data-subjects personal data, including cross-border storage in violation of then, and now prevailing law: Discrimination and disparate treatment; Dominance; Abuse of dominance, and Tying and bundling.
“The Final Order of the Commission mandates steps and actions Meta Parties must take to comply with prevailing law and cease the exploitation of Nigerian consumers and their market abuse, as well as desist from future similar or other conduct/practices that do not meet nationally applicable standards and undermine the rights of consumers.
“The Final order also imposes a monetary penalty of Two Hundred and Twenty Million U.S. Dollars only ($220,000,000.00) (at prevailing exchange rate where applicable) which penalty is in accordance with the FCCPA 2018, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection (Administrative Penalties) Regulations 2020 (APR),”
Meta has yet to release a statement in response to the penalty and the final order. The commission noted that the penalty underscores the government’s commitment to protecting consumer rights and data privacy, setting a significant precedent for multinational companies operating within its borders.
[BusinessDay]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has discharged Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola and Kolawole Shittu, both former aides to former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, of N3.5billion fraud.
Speaking with journalists after the ruling, Makanjuola, who was accused of fraud alongside two others, expressed relief and gratitude to God over the outcome of the suit filed against him.
“To God be the glory, I have been vindicated. It’s been a tough journey for me for almost eight years, but at the end of the day, I just want to thank God for seeing me through,” Makanjuola said.
He praised the court’s decision, citing a recent Supreme Court judgement that deemed the funds in question to be a source of legitimate and valid commercial transaction.
“The court confirmed that with the Supreme Court judgement, the criminal charges cannot proceed again, and that’s the end of it,” he said.
Makanjuola and Shittu were represented by Mr. Paul Erokoro (SAN) and Mr. Ojukwu (SAN), respectively, who led other lawyers.
The third defendant was represented by Mr. Wale Adewumi Esq and his colleagues.
LEADERSHIP recalls that in 2018, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Makanjuola and three others before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on charges bordering on conspiracy, money laundering and payment of funds without going through financial institutions.
During their arraignment, the EFCC’s lawyer, Mr. Iheanacho, alleged that the defendants, including Melrose General Services Limited and Robert Chidozie Mbonu (now at large), conspired to disguise the origin of N3.5 billion paid into Melrose General Services Limited’s Access Bank account in December 2016.
Iheanacho further alleged that Melrose General Services, Obiora Amobi, the operation manager, made a cash payment of N300 million to Robert Mbonu from the N3.5 billion without going through a financial institution.
Additionally, it was alleged that Makanjuola, Saraki’s Deputy Chief of Staff at the time, and Kolawole Shittu, a cashier in the Senate President’s office, made cash payments of $500,000 without using a financial institution in December 2016.
The EFCC claimed that the offences violated the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011, and were punishable under the same Act.
The defendants pleaded not guilty and were granted bail in the sum of N250m each with two sureties.
The defendants in 2020 challenged the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the criminal charges, same being an invalid charge which violates the principles of law. The court, having listened to arguments of both parties, struck out the case based on an invalid and improper charges.
However, in January, 2021, EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), re-filed the criminal charges against the defendants at Federal High Court, Abuja.
In May 2024, they were rearraigned before Hon. Justice P.O. Lifu after the third amended charges bordering on conspiracy, accepting cash payments beyond the threshold and stealing.
The defendants, again, pleaded not guilty, and their counsels made applications for bail, which were granted.
[Leadership]
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano have arrested one of the masterminds behind the kidnap of the mother of ace political singer, Dauda Kahutu Rarara.
Daily Trust gathered that the operatives also killed one suspect in a covert operation.
According to a highly placed source in the Command, N26.5 million was also recovered in the process.
The source said the Kano command’s tactical team based on reliable intelligence busted a gang of five bandits in Makarfi bushes where they were sharing the ransom.
“One Hamisu Tukur is currently in custody with gun shot injuries, while Bature was killed,” the source said.
Daily Trust reported that the armed men had broken into the residence of Rara’s mother, Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, in Kahutu, Katsina State. and abducted her about three weeks ago.
She however regained freedom after spending 20 days in captivity.
[DailyTrust]
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Saturday, officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party.
The deputy governor, who returned to the APC in Benin, the state capital, alongside prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP, said he was back to add value to the party.
He said, “On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to the party.
“It is time to take back our state. We will not talk too much because action will speak for us. We are not afraid. We are ready to move forward.
“We, the homeboys, are ready to take our state back through the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa.
“We are not troublemakers, but if it comes, we will use it to rub our body, and we move on.”
Shaibu got to the venue at about 2:08 pm and walked straight to where former Governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was seated and knelt before him, which drew applause from party supporters.
Details later…
[Punch]
•Speaks on the construction of a refinery Nigeria banks on for economic revival, his frustrations, achievements, expectations
•It’s like swimming in the middle of the sea, getting tired but making efforts to swim out lest you drown
Three places have been etched as outstanding experiences for me over my years as a journalist.
One was in St. Peter’s Basilica and some ancient churches I visited in Rome while touring Europe with the Eagles in preparation for the USA ’94 World Cup finals.
The Basilica is 452 feet high. Its dome is the highest in the world. As tall as it is, the church sits on the tomb of St. Peter, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. But the wonder to me is the use and the design of marble and tiles up to the last foot. There were no cranes when that church was built. How workers were able to brave the physical challenges to construct such an architectural masterpiece is a striking question.
The second place of wonder to me is in Egypt, the Pyramids. Everybody knows about the Pyramids but note this. The height of each pyramid (there are about seven of them) is about 139 metres and the average weight of a stone used in building them is 2.5 tons. The largest granite stones weigh 25 to 80 tons each. Now the wonder. These pyramids are in the desert. They were built between 2700 B.C. And 1500 B.C.
How did they move those large stones to the desert? How did they mount them one after the other to that height at the time when there were no cranes? You need to visit the Pyramids to appreciate why it is one of the wonders of the world.
Interestingly, a third wonder that I have just seen is not far from where I work in Lagos, Nigeria. It is the Dangote Petroleum Refinery at Ibeju Lekki in Lagos.
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote led a large team of media and businessmen on a tour of the refinery last Sunday. A lot has been written and said about the engineering marvel. President of the Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba simply described it as ‘monstrous’.
I don’t know how to start capturing our tour last Sunday. But you may understand better when told that a tour we started at about 7.30 am ended at about 7 pm. It was a visit to the wonderland they say is seven times the size of Victoria Island. It covers an area of approximately 2,635 hectares.
It has a total storage capacity of 4.5 billion litres which can cover 20 days of crude requirement. The refinery has a 435 MW power plant that can meet the total power requirement of Oyo, Ogun Osun, Kwara, and Ekiti States. It is huge. It is massive. It is monstrous, as Eze put it. And in the words of Arise News Ojy Okpe, the elegant one Dr. Ruben Abati introduces as Ojynika Orjyyyy Okpeeeee, “It’s Dangote Planet”.
From one section to another, we rode on buses. At a time, I had the chance to ride in the same bus with Dangote himself and Devakumar Edwin, the Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development and Capital Projects.
There were about seven other buses. It was amazing how Dangote mastered the refinery and explained the technicalities and functions of many sections. Did he witness every construction? From the hangars or quays where crude oil can be evacuated into pipelines leading to the refinery and where refined oil can be discharged into ships, we then drove to the main refinery.
We saw different plants, Petrochemical complexes, Nitrogen plants, Hydrogen generating plants, Raw Water Treatment Plant etc. We drove past more than 80 storage facilities some more than the size of football pitches. Some could store 60m gasoline products. Inside the Dangote Industries Free Zone, there are 10,000 housing units for staff. Workers are up to 30,000. We visited the fertilizer plant and its storage facility. There’s a lab for fertilizer and another huge one for petroleum products.
The refinery is built to refine any type of crude. There are control rooms. Everything about the Dangote Refinery is extraordinary. When I got close to him I asked “must a refinery be this big?”
He smiled and said “It’s the biggest in the world, it’s the first of its kind.” There were other posers from colleagues. Were there times he regretted going into this and even thought of throwing in the towel? What lessons came his way while constructing this? He was at home with every question on the bus ride and during the question and answer time after the tour.
“We possibly could have had a second thought if we knew the magnitude of what we were going into. Yes, maybe we wouldn’t have started if we knew” he said. Many saw him. Could he have stopped? Were there frustrations that made him think of quitting? “Yes, there were frustrations but it’s like when you are swimming and you’re in the middle of the sea what do you do when you’re getting tired? You have no option but to continue and swim out.”
The first frustration was finding out that a great part of the land they bought had to be sand-filled as the place was marshy. They spent hundreds of billions doing that. The next was from the indigenes who challenged any action on the land because of their shrines in the place. More compensation would have to be paid to appease the gods. There were many more. Dangote had to build a port as moving crude from the Apapa port was going to be a herculean job. Was that part of the original plan? Many other things came up as construction went on. And for the lessons, experiences, and challenges he encountered, Dangote plans to write a book. “I plan to write a book on project implementation in Africa,” he said.
They started construction of about 31 units of the refinery simultaneously. That was hectic and perhaps one of the things he could have done differently.
In Africa especially in Nigeria, you construct the roads leading to your projects, you provide your own water, security and many other things that are responsibilities of the government. But he was determined to surge on. It is always in his character to top the chart of any business venture he goes into. “We have so many things that deserve places in the Gunness Book of Records here,” he said, adding “soon we will invite them for a tour of this place to see for themselves.”
The Dangote Refinery will go public in the first quarter of 2025, he hinted. Production of fertilizer and some other items are on. The refinery is expected to start producing petrol in August. The visit to the Dangote Refinery was revealing, and mind-blowing to many. To me, it is one of the wonders of our journey as a country. It is a project Nigeria should be proud of and one government should pull all strings to ensure it benefits the people.
For better understanding of magnitude of what we have at the refinery, read 25 FACTS ABOUT DANGOTE REFINERY below. But before then, some words from Aliko Dangote may interest you.
“Our new petroleum refinery is coming with many benefits”
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery Project is amongst our many initiatives towards supporting the transformation agenda of the federal Government. The Government is focused on turning Nigeria into a manufacturing hub, by adding value to our natural resources through processing and refining.
Our goal is to produce within Nigeria most of the goods that were usually imported despite having abundant resources for domestic manufacturing of the same goods. Our investment in cement manufacturing has made Nigeria self-sufficient, thereby transforming us from an import-dependent to cement exporting nation. We commissioned Dangote Fertilizer Plant in March 2022. With the nation now self-sufficient in the production of fertilizer, the surplus is going for the export market thereby generating crucial foreign exchange earnings for the country.
We conceived Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals as an answer to the perennial shortage of premium motor spirit (PMS) in the country. The completion of the project is another milestone for us at Dangote Industries Limited. It is the largest single-train refinery in the world with 650,000 barrels per day refining capacity. It marks the attainment of self-sufficiency in domestic refining of petroleum products and provides excess capacity in refined products, which will now go for the export market.
The refinery is designed to maximize gasoline production, which will account for 53 per cent of the production capacity, compared to most of the refineries in the world which produce between 20 to 25 per cent gasoline. The petroleum refinery can meet 100 per cent of the requirements of Nigeria, of all the liquid fuel products – Gasoline (PMS), Diesel (AGO), Kerosene ( DPK) and Aviation Jet Fuel (JET A-1)
Our new petroleum refinery is coming with many benefits. Refined petroleum is the main source of energy in the transport and powering of machines. The byproducts are also the basic materials of many diverse products as plastics, pharmaceuticals, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, and clothing.
Our strategy of producing local goods that were hitherto imported creates jobs in the domestic economy instead of providing jobs in developed economies, the source of the imported goods. With the coming onstream of this refinery, thousands of direct and indirect jobs are already being generated from the activities and operations connected to the project. These jobs are helping to address the challenge of youth unemployment.
We envisage that 60 per cent of the production capacity of this petroleum refinery can meet the entire requirement of Nigeria while the remaining 40 per cent is earmarked for export. Exporting refined petroleum products will not only save the huge amounts of foreign exchange but will also trigger a massive inflow of the same into the domestic economy. The retained market foreign exchange can be invested in other projects that will stimulate more diversification of the Nigerian economy.
We surmounted numerous obstacles in our journey to build this refinery. To bring Dimensional Cargoes close to the site, we developed a port with four quays, which has a quay loading bearing capacity of 25 tonnes per square meters. This was done to bridge the distance between Apapa Port and our project site. The company also invested in 2,570 construction equipment including 2,238 civil construction equipment and 332 mechanical construction equipment.
The Petrochemical Plant is designed to produce 77 different high-performance grades of polypropylene. Petrochemical is the source of raw materials for many manufacturing and assembling plants. Products from the plant will serve as raw materials for the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is used extensively across a broad range of industrial, technical, and everyday applications including widespread use in building, transport, packaging, electrical/electronic and healthcare applications.
These new projects will no doubt, create linkages in the Nigerian economy leading to the evolution of ancillary industries that will use their byproducts as starting materials.
25 Facts about Dangote Refinery
- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and petrochemicals a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, is the world’s largest single train petroleum refinery.
- The 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) crude oil refinery with 838 KTPA polypropylene plant, covers area of approximately 2,635 hectares and is located in the Dangote Industries Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki,Lagos.
- Total storage capacity of 4.5 billion liters which can cover:
- 20 days crude requirement
-Product storage for 15 days of Nigeria’s gasoline consumption
- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is an industrial plant that transforms crude oil into various usable petroleum products such as diesel, gasoline (petrol), jet fuel and kerosene.
- The Refinery produces Euro-V quality gasoline and diesel, as well as jet fuel and polypropylene.
- The Refinery is designed to process large variety of crudes including many of the African Crudes, some of the Middle Eastern Crudes and the US Light Tight Oil.
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery can meet 100% of the Nigerian requirement of all liquid products (Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene & Aviation Jet) and have surplus of each of these products for export.
- The Refinery is designed to use the latest technology to comply with stringent guidelines and regulations to protect the local environment, and at the same time produce the latest environmentally friendly petroleum product for worldwide markets.
- The Refinery design conforms to World Bank, US EPA, EU and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) emission/effluent norms.
- The Refinery has its own dedicated steam and power generation system with adequate standby units for reliable / uninterrupted utility supply to operating plants.
- It has a 435MW power plant that can meet the total power requirement of Ibadan Distribution Company, covering five states, including Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara and Ekiti.
- Dangote is one of the few companies in the world executing a Petroleum Refinery and a Petrochemical complex directly as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor.
- The Petrochemical Plant is designed to produce 77different high-performance grades of polypropylene. Petrochemical is the source of raw materials for many manufacturing and assembling plants.
- It maximizes Gasoline which is in high demand-53%of the production capacity compared to 22% of the existing refineries in Nigeria.
- It maximizes value addition- Extract maximum value from every barrel of crude.
- It minimizes low-value Fuel Oil.
- The Refinery is estimated to generate an annual market value of US $21 billion for Nigerian crude oil, Foreign exchange savings/earnings US $9.9 billion.
- 56% of the production would be exported, with a foreign exchange generation of approx. $17 billion.
- It ensures over $25 billion addition to the GDP, through massive value addition within the country.
- Products from the plant will serve as raw materials for the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is used extensively across a broad range of industrial, technical and everyday applications including widespread use in building, transport, packaging, electrical/electronic and healthcare applications.
- Dangote Industries developed a port and constructed quays with a load bearing capacity of 25 tonnes/ sq meters to bring Over Dimensional Cargoes close to the site directly to handle liquid cargoes.
- The Jetty is situated at a distance of 12.3 km from the refinery thereby effectively reducing the travel time.
- The Refinery has capabilities for both land and sea evacuation to serve both domestic and export markets
- Dedicated marine facilities for off take of crude and loading of petroleum products
•Self sufficient marine facility with ability for freight optimization.
•Largest single order of 5 Single Point Mooring systems (SPMs) anywhere in the world.
•2 crude SPM for unloading ships up to ULCCs.
•3 products SPM for product exports up to Suez Max vessels.
•2 X 48″ sub sea crude pipelines with interconnection.
•3X24″subsea pipelines for products and imports.
•120 km subsea pipeline.
•Crude offloading capacity – 108,500 barrels/hour (17.25million liters /hr).
•Product loading capacity – 77,000 barrels/hour (12.32million liters/hr).
- Dangote Petroleum Refinery maintains high standards for all its business practices, valuing health, safety, environment and rights for its employees, compliance with all applicable local and international laws, and being a committed partner to host communities, governments and also environment friendly.
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Chukwuka Ikwuazom, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has withdrawn from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election.
The NBA election is currently in progress, with members casting their votes online.
In a statement, Ikwuazom said the electoral process has been compromised and manipulated.
“It is with a heavy heart that I, Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, announce my decision to withdraw from the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Presidential race,” the statement reads.
“This decision has not been made lightly but is necessitated by a series of alarming developments that have compromised the integrity of the electoral process.
“Since the commencement of voting earlier today, my supporters and I have observed disturbing patterns that do not align with the actual votes cast.
“It has become increasingly evident that the integrity of the electoral process has been compromised. Despite the overwhelming support from my dedicated supporters, the reported figures do not align with the true expression of our votes.
“It would appear that the system has been manipulated to favour a predetermined outcome, consistently placing me in third position.
“As a candidate committed to upholding transparency and the rule of law, I cannot in good conscience continue to participate in a compromised electoral process. Therefore, I am withdrawing from the presidential race effective immediately.
“While today marks a sombre moment for our bar, let us remain resolute in our commitment to upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and integrity within our noble profession.
“Together, we must continue to strive for a bar association that is free from manipulation and true to the aspirations of its members.”
Ikwuazom thanked his supporters and asked them to “stand down from further participation in the election process and to cease all monitoring activities”.
[TheCable]
The Federal Government said it has launched a comprehensive strategy to lead Africa’s digital trade revolution within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, disclosed this on Friday while delivering a keynote address during a Stakeholders Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the roadmap would harness trade as a catalyst for economic growth and continental cohesion in line with AfCFTA objectives.
Shettima outlined key components of the roadmap to include implementation of AfCFTA’s Digital Trade Protocol and the development of expansive technical talent hubs.
Nigeria’s strategic position
Shettima said Nigeria is in a unique position to spearhead the continent’s technological transformation.
“We are in a vintage position because we are the continent’s largest ICT hub, and as such, we must lead the way to the future of this peculiar wave of the industrial revolution.
“Our collaboration must prioritise comparisons of our policy initiatives to those of developed economies and fine-tune them to sustain our place and fast-track our growth,” he said.
“The plan also focuses on enhancing digital infrastructure investments, promoting disruptive innovation and entrepreneurship,” he said.
Shettima emphasised the need for strong synergy between the public and private sectors in implementing the AfCFTA’s Digital Trade Protocol.
Government’s digital programme
He assured the Federal Government’s commitment to investment in digital infrastructure and human capital development to drive the process.
According to him, for a sector upon which all others rely to survive, digital technologies hold the nation together, and the country cannot afford to slow down.
“Our programmes, from the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) to the ongoing intervention to train three million technical talents (3MTT) by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, to the Outsource to Nigeria Initiative (OTNI), are lifelines in our digital economy.
“They offer us an avenue to not only maximise our potential but also commit to the adoption of the Digital Trade Protocol within AfCFTA,” he said.
Investment in digital trade
Earlier the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijjani said the Tinubu administration has been investing significantly in every aspect of the digital trade protocol towards harnessing opportunities in the country and continent at large.
According to Tijjani, opportunities that exist within the single market area are unprecedented and could best be harnessed through effective collaboration and networking facilitated by digital technology.
The Special Assistant to the President on ICT Policy, Dr Salihu Nakande, thanked Tinubu and Shettima for their commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. This, he said laid a solid foundation for the digital transformation journey in the country.
He said their continuous support has led to the discourse on digital transformation which would lead to a prosperous Nigeria.
What you should know
Earlier this week, President Bola Tinubu launched the Guided Trade Initiative under the AfCFTA, signaling a pivotal moment in boosting intra-African trade and fostering economic diversification.
The initiative is anticipated to unlock an estimated $50 billion in economic opportunities for Nigerian businesses.
-President Tinubu underscored AfCFTA’s transformative potential, positioning it not merely as a trade pact but as a catalyst for industrialization, equitable growth, and continental prosperity. According to him, Nigeria is steadfast in creating an enabling business environment that fosters innovation and enhances the competitiveness of local enterprises across diverse sectors.
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Mrs. Saraki, the matriarch of the Saraki family, passed away at the age of 88 on June 18, 2024.
Among the prominent attendees were Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Also in attendance were governors Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Caleb Muftwang (Plateau), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa).
The event was also graced by top politicians, captains of industry, and other dignitaries, reflecting the widespread respect and admiration for the Saraki family.
Mrs. Florence Saraki, known for her philanthropic activities and contributions to her community, was remembered fondly by many who attended the service.
Naija News recalls that Saraki confirmed the demise of his mother in a statement via his X handle, noting that details of the funeral will be shared in due course.
The statement read, “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, who peacefully transitioned today, Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
“Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support as we mourn Mama’s passing.”
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Nigerian-born Canadian Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, Dr. Akolisa Ufodike, says Nigerians, especially youths, intending to migrate, should choose from the numerous opportunities available for them to migrate regularly and succeed.
Ufodike stated this when he visited Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in Abuja.
The visit was to explore strategic collaboration and partnerships on issues of multiculturalism and immigration, leveraging each other’s strengths to promote the interests of Nigerians in the diaspora, and work closely to promote regular migration.
The Minister offered to serve as a Resource Person for the Commission, sharing his expertise and experiences to support initiatives of National interest.
In terms of regular migration routes, Nigerians are the highest ranked foreign trained doctors, second highest ranking country for International Students in Canada and also the fourth highest ranked country seeking permanent residency in Canada.
Dabiri-Erewa stated: “We are delighted to have you visit us and explore ways to work together.
“Your offer to serve as a Resource Person is a testament to the commitment of Nigerians in the Diaspora to giving back to their country.”
She added that the visit underscores the importance of collaboration between Nigerians in the Diaspora and NiDCOM in promoting regular migration and harnessing the potential of the Diaspora community for National Development.
She said NiDCOM remains committed to engaging with Nigerians in the Diaspora to promote regular migration, entrepreneurship, and investment in Nigeria.
[EagleOnline]