By Sodiq Adelakun A 46-year-old man, Tamuoibiten David, who allegedly obtained N7.5 million under the pretext of supplying diesel to a client, on Tuesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. The defendant, a resident of No.…
…Set to introduce electric vehicles Governor of Lagos State, Baba jide Sanwo-Olu has made it known that he plans to to bid farewell to the use of petrol and diesel Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the state, as it embarks…
Nigeria spent a total of N1.79trillion on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) in the fourth quarter of 2022 (Q4,2022), consisting of N1,558.49billion (Petrol) and N220.47 billion (Diesel) and representing a share of 33.16%…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) paid by consumers in October was N801.09 per litre. The NBS stated in its “Diesel Price Watch’’ for October 2022 that the average price…
A 26-year-old man, Omisope Serif, was on Monday arraigned before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing 3,000 litres of diesel worth N3 million. The Prosecutor, Insp. Emmanuel Abdullahi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Aug…
…Govt blames poor gas supply …As banks adopt early closure, manufacturers reduce operate one shift … FG must consider special intervention for sector — Eleojo By Our Correspondents Another National Grid collapse after 37 days of system failure of the…
The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has said high cost of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) used by petroleum tankers and low freight rate are responsible for current fuel scarcity in the FCT. The AGO, popularly called…
The Federal Government said it is focusing on exploitation of gas to close the gap that can be created by less use of petrol, diesel and other fossil fuels, following the gradual exit from fossil fuels. The Chairman, Board of…
The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the rise in the cost of diesel and gas to cushion the effects on Nigerians. This follows a motion by a member from Imo State Chike Okafor at the plenary. Okafor, lamented…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it seized eight trucks laden with suspected adulterated petrol and diesel in Rivers in a week. The trucks were impounded between March 1, and March 7, while attempting to distribute the…
