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In a decisive response to a recent surge in cult-related activities, kidnappings, and armed robberies in Sapele, Oghara, and surrounding areas, Delta State Police Commissioner Olufemi Abaniwonda has launched a targeted operation to curb the rising criminal activities.
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, asserts that products refined at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery, surpass imported equivalents and meet international standards.
During a recent tour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Dangote Fertiliser Limited complex by the House of Representatives, members, including Speaker Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, praised the company’s significant investments and contributions to Nigeria’s development. The visit included testing of diesel from two petrol stations near Eleko junction and Dangote’s refinery, revealing Dangote’s diesel had a sulphur content of 87.6 ppm, significantly lower than the imported samples, which exceeded 1800 ppm.
Aliko Dangote challenged claims by Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority, who suggested imported diesel was superior, asserting his refinery’s transparency and superior standards. Aliko Dangote invited regulators to test his products openly, emphasizing his commitment to Nigeria’s growth and public health.
Vice President of Gas and Oil at Dangote Industries, Devakumar Edwin, noted European countries’ bans on high-sulphur diesel exports to West Africa due to health concerns, underscoring Dangote refinery’s adherence to Euro V and other international standards. The refinery, worth $20 billion, meets Nigeria’s demand for various petroleum products with surplus for export.
Speaker Abbas expressed admiration for Dangote’s infrastructure and pledged a thorough investigation into the quality of imported refined products. He commended the refinery as a significant asset for Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in petroleum products, highlighting its role in addressing global energy security and sustainability concerns.
By Augustine Idoje
REDAN President Visits Adron Homes, Lauds Affordable Housing Initiatives
The President of the Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Prince Akinloye Adeoye, along with his executive team, visited the Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, at the company’s headquarters in Omole Phase 1, Lagos.
Fidelity Bank Plc has recorded an average annual profit growth of 64 per cent over the past three years, underlining its resilience as one of Nigeria’s fastest growing companies.
The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2024 is set to be a truly global event, with delegates registered from over 50 countries from across the world. The event will take place on July 25th and 26th at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.
Promasidor Appoints Dr. Udoma-Eniang As Corporate Affairs, IDF Director
Promasidor Nigeria Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eno Udoma-Eniang as its Corporate Affairs & IDF Director, effective July 8, 2024.
Dr. Udoma-Eniang joins Promasidor from Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9Mobile), where she held several leadership roles, most recently as Head of Government and Legislative Affairs. In this role, she was instrumental in promoting a favorable positioning and protection for the company’s corporate, regulatory, and policy interests.
With over three decades of extensive multinational and multi-jurisdictional experience, Dr. Udoma-Eniang’s career spans legal practice, social responsibility, corporate and regulatory affairs, and commercial legal management. Her professional journey includes significant roles at top-tier law firms such as Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie (Nigeria) and Bentsi Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah (Accra, Ghana), as well as corporate positions at UBA Trustees and Econet Wireless Nigeria (now Airtel Nigeria).
Dr. Udoma-Eniang has a proven track record in leadership, stakeholder management, communications, corporate governance, and advocacy. She previously chaired the Legal & Regulatory Committee of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and currently serves as the 2nd Vice Chairman of the Committee of Legal Advisers & Company Secretaries of the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA).
Her educational background is equally impressive, with a B.L from both the Nigerian Law School and Ghana School of Law, an MBA in Consultancy Management from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and an Executive MBA and DBA from EMAS Business School, Eurasia. Additionally, she is a Chartered Mediator and Conciliator (ChMC), a Chartered Secretary and Administrator, a Member of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, and an Associate Member of the International Management Academy (IMA).
Promasidor was founded in 1979 by Robert Rose, who left the United Kingdom in 1957 to pursue his African dream in Zimbabwe. Since then, Promasidor has expanded its presence to several African countries. Promasidor Nigeria commenced operations in 1993 and has achieved remarkable growth over the years.
Promasidor Nigeria is a leading manufacturer of high-quality products such as Cowbell Milk, Loya Milk, Miksi Milk, Kremela, Cowbell Chocolate, Cowbell Evaporated Milk, Cowbell Coffee, Cowbell Strawberry, Top Tea, and Onga food seasoning.
The company is committed to maintaining high corporate governance and social responsibility standards, ensuring its obligations to consumers, suppliers, employees, and communities are met with respect, integrity, and openness.
Daniel, Other Dignitaries Attend Funeral Service Of Professor Yemi Oke’s Mother
His Excellency, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, alongside other prominent personalities, attended the funeral service of Chief (Mrs) Bernice Mojisola Onabade Ayinke Sotiloye-Oke, the mother of Professor Yemi Oke. The solemn event took place at Emmanuel Anglican Church in Keesi, Abeokuta.
The Nigeria Police Force, under the conscientious leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has recorded significant achievements in its ongoing fight against crime and efforts to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens.
Over the past six weeks, police operatives have successfully apprehended numerous suspects involved in various criminal activities and made notable recoveries of arms, ammunition, and stolen property.