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The ongoing fuel scarcity crisis in Nigeria has claimed a tragic victim, as Oluwatuyi Olasoji, chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Akure South Local Government, passed away while waiting to purchase fuel. Olasoji reportedly collapsed at a filling station in Akure, Ondo State, last week while attempting to buy Premium […]
Nigerians have been advised to brace for potential fuel scarcity amid rising concerns over the recent hike in pump prices. Adedapo Segun, the Executive Vice President of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for Downstream operations, made this statement on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show. Segun highlighted the need for […]
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has raised concerns over the increasing cost of living and the arbitrary hike in petrol prices, attributing these factors to a noticeable reduction in the number of vehicles on Nigerian roads. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, shared his observations during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday. […]
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to oil marketers involved in hoarding Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, amid worsening fuel shortages across the country. The government has threatened to revoke the operating licences of those found complicit. On Friday, long queues persisted at fuel stations in Abuja, Niger, Nasarawa, Kaduna, […]
Oil marketers in Abuja and neighboring states of Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi have shut down their filling stations, leading to fuel queues amidst growing concerns over a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st. In Abuja, retail outlets, including those operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), ceased dispensing fuel as of Friday. […]
Queues for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) emerged in Abuja, parts of Niger, and Nasarawa States on Friday due to the closure of many filling stations run by independent marketers. These closures followed a price hike to ₦710/litre by private depot owners. Motorists flocked to the few stations still dispensing petrol, especially those operated by the […]
A looming fuel scarcity could be on the horizon in Nigeria as the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) announces the cessation of its services nationwide on Monday, February 19, citing economic hardships stemming from high operational costs and low freight rates. In a letter dated February 15, addressed to the General Secretary of […]
Lagos and its neighboring areas are on the brink of a significant fuel shortage, with filling stations closing their doors to motorists and other consumers. This scarcity is gradually intensifying due to certain factors. One primary reason for the closure of these stations is the decision by NNPC Limited to reduce its fuel imports. This […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially increased the price of petrol per states and regions – 31st May 2023 Lagos: ₦488 per litreFCT Abuja: ₦537 per litreAbia: ₦515 per litreAdamawa: ₦550 per litreAkwa Ibom: ₦515 per litreAnambra: ₦520 per litreBauchi: ₦550 per litreBayelsa: ₦515 per litreBenue: ₦537 per litreBorno: ₦557 per litreCross River: ₦511 […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command(NSCDC ) has warned petroleum marketers to desist from hoarding products, saying it is making life unbearable for the citizenry. In a statement on Tuesday signed by the Command public relations officer, Mr Ikoh Oche, said the state Commandant of NSCDC Muhammad Bello Muazu has charged […]