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NNPCL has commenced the sale of Utapate Crude to international refiners. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited says it has commenced sales of its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, to international refiners, six months after it began exploration. It said the development is a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts.  A statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, on Wednesday in Abuja, stated that the new product was unveiled before a packed audience of European crude oil marketers at the ongoing Argus European Crude…

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Senate has sacks the embattled CCT Chairman, Danladi Usman.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, sacked Danladi Usman as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The sack of Danladi follows the closed-door session of the lawmakers in which 84 out of the existing 107 serving Senators, signed for removal of the embattled CCT Chairman.  The Senate invoked section 157(1) of the 1999 constitution which stipulates that 2/3 of the membership of the Senate can remove the head of any statutory body alleged to have indulged in gross misconduct and misdemeanour in office. Details later…

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Senate is set to approve President Tinubu’s $2.2bn loan request today. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Senate will approve the $2.2bn (about N1.77tn) loan request of President Bola Tinubu today (Wednesday). This request, submitted by the President, is part of the external borrowing plan outlined for implementing the N28.7tn 2024 budget.  In separate letters read during the Senate and House of Representatives plenary on Tuesday, Tinubu explained that the loan would partially finance the N9.7tn budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. After reading the letter, Senate President Godswill Akpabio tasked the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts to examine the request and…

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DANGERS OF ENLARGED PROSTATE GLAND… In men, urine flows from the bladder through the urethra. enlargement of the prostate blocks the flow of urine through the urethra. The prostate cells gradually multiply, creating an enlargement that puts pressure on the urethra the “chute” through which urine and semen exit the body. As the urethra narrows, the bladder has to contract more forcefully to push urine through the body. Over time, the bladder muscle may gradually become stronger, thicker, and overly sensitive; it begins to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine, causing a…

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The black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Tuesday 19th November 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in the…

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Filling Stations Slash Petrol Prices as Landing Cost Falls, NNPC, Marketers Import 2 Billion Litres Recent data has shown that the landing cost of petrol and other petroleum products has crashed Information from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) shows that the cost reduced to N975 per litre The development has led to filling stations adjusting the prices of various petroleum products nationwide, the Lado petrol station along the Iju-Ishaga axis, officials were seen dispensing petrol to motorists at N1,050 from N1,125 it sold the product last week’ The station’s manager, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that the…

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FG has outlined fresh initiatives to boost food production in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing food security in Nigeria through a range of initiatives aimed at improving food production and fostering sustainable agricultural practices. This Nigeria news platform understands that the initiatives were unveiled during the 46th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security meeting held in Calabar, Cross River State. Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Honourable Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, outlined several priority actions during his address at the meeting.“As priority actions, ongoing tasks include the delivery of agro-inputs to farmers, the…

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Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed that midfielder Christian Eriksen is expected to part ways with the Red Devils at the end of the season. Romano also disclosed that new manager Ruben Amorim’s opinion will be considered. Eriksen was linked with a move away from Man United during the last summer transfer window. However, the Denmark international ended up staying at Old Trafford. “Manchester United and Christian Eriksen are still expected to part ways at the end of the season,” Romano tweeted on Monday. “No negotiations taking place over new deal, while Rúben Amorim’s opinion will also be considered…

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Since last month when a new national coalition, Save Democracy Mega Alliance 2027 (SDMA’27), launched a campaign to amend Nigeria’s constitution to remove the President’s authority over the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and state governors’ power over the State Independent Electoral Commissions, SIECs, quite a number of Nigerians have applauded the move. The coalition is also pushing for amendment in the constitution to equally remove the president’s powers over the judiciary, particularly in the appointment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, as well as that of the Chief Judge of State in the case of state governors. Before…

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