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NANS Demands Urgent Government Action To Protect Dangote Refinery
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the federal government to protect the Dangote Refinery and its associated facilities, including fuel distribution trucks, from sabotage by groups seeking to undermine the company’s positive impact on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The student body also called for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing dispute between the refinery and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
In a statement issued by Usman Adamu Nagwaza, President of the NANS Senate, the association expressed concern over the potential economic consequences if the feud escalates.
“The leadership of NANS has been closely monitoring the ongoing dispute between Dangote Refinery and NUPENG. While we acknowledge the critical role of unions in protecting workers’ rights, membership must remain a matter of free choice. No individual or group should be coerced, and the decision not to join should never trigger threats of national disruption,” the statement said.
NANS emphasized that it has no objection to NUPENG’s activities but warned that unresolved conflicts could lead to fuel scarcity, with severe repercussions for the economy. The association praised the federal government’s efforts under President Bola Tinubu’s administration to stabilize fuel supply and revive the economy, noting that any disruption would undermine these gains.
Citing credible security intelligence, NANS warned that elements linked to oil cartels—known for promoting fuel scarcity and exploiting subsidy schemes—may attempt to sabotage the refinery’s newly acquired Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel trucks. The statement urged NUPENG to pursue dialogue and avoid actions that could be manipulated by economic saboteurs.
NANS also called on the National Security Adviser and the nation’s security agencies to take urgent measures to protect these critical national assets, describing any attack on the refinery as an attack on Nigeria’s future.
“The Dangote Refinery has become a key source of employment and a hub for knowledge transfer for Nigerian graduates. The Federal Government must act decisively to safeguard it and prevent any risk of fuel scarcity, ensuring continued economic growth and stable fuel distribution for Nigerians,” the statement concluded.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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