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Price War: Fuel Prices Expected to Drop Until June, Says Economist

Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, has forecasted a continued decline in petrol prices until June 2025. Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning, Rewane attributed the downward trend to increased competition between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), both of which have recently lowered fuel costs. This price…

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Portland Gas Unveils CNG Mobile Refill Units to Boost Access Nationwide

Portland Gas Limited has launched its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mobile refill units in Ojota, Lagos, marking a major step toward expanding CNG accessibility across Nigeria. At the unveiling, CEO and Founder Folajimi Lai-Mohammed emphasized the company’s mission to establish mobile CNG stations nationwide, reducing reliance on pipeline gas and ensuring cleaner energy reaches underserved…

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Tragic Fire at Ibadan Petrol Station Claims Two Lives (VIDEO)

A devastating fire engulfed a petrol tanker at Total Petrol Station in Orita Challenge, Ibadan, in the early hours of Tuesday, claiming the lives of two individuals. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency confirmed that the victims were the tanker driver and his motor boy. According to the agency’s General Manager, Yemi Akinyinka, firefighters responded…

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Oyo Governor to Host Sierra Leone’s President Bio in Ibadan Tomorrow

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will welcome the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, to Ibadan on Monday. As part of his visit, President Bio is scheduled to tour the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo, among other engagements. Governor Makinde expressed his delight at hosting the Sierra Leonean leader, emphasizing…

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Governor Makinde Mourns Sarkin Sasa, Hails His Leadership and Patriotism

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa and chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria. The revered leader passed away on Saturday evening at the age of 125. Describing his death as the end…

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120th Anniversary: Rotary Club of Ibadan celebrate Abib Olamitoye

The Rotary Club of Ibadan, one of Nigeria’s foremost humanitarian service organizations, celebrated its 120th anniversary in grand style, recognizing distinguished individuals for their outstanding contributions to humanity. At a well-attended ceremony held at the club’s house in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Dr. Abib Olamitoye, a renowned philanthropist, medical practitioner, businessman and founder, Ibadan Central Hospital was…

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Oyo State Enrolls 10,000 Primary School Pupils in Health Insurance Scheme

The Oyo State Government has enrolled approximately 10,000 vulnerable pupils in public primary schools into its Health Insurance Scheme under the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA). Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, represented by Deputy Governor Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, officially launched the initiative at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi Ape, Ibadan, on Thursday. Beneficiaries received health…

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IBADAN ROTARY CLUB HONORS ABIB OLAMITOYE WITH “ICON OF HUMANITY SERVICE” AWARD

The Rotary Club of Ibadan has announced that the Founder of Ibadan Central Hospital, Dr Abib Olamitoye will receive the prestigious “Rotary Icon of Humanity Service” award. This honor recognizes Olamitoye’s selfless contributions to humanity, dedication to service, and commitment to making a positive impact in the community. The award ceremony will take place on…

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Nigeria Customs Delegation from Benin Republic Visits Oyo/Osun Area Command to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration

A high-level delegation from the Nigeria Customs Liaison Office in Cotonou, Benin Republic, paid a courtesy visit to Comptroller Joseph Adelaja, the Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, to reinforce cross-border cooperation and enhance bilateral relations. The visit, which took place on Tuesday, was led by Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) O.M. Olanrewaju,…

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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates ex-Oyo Speaker, Alarape, hails legislative contributions

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warmest congratulations to Rt. Hon. Asimiyu Alarape, a former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. The…

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