Scores of demonstrators hit the streets of Abuja on Monday to demand the immediate dismissal of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mele Kyari, over the lingering fuel scarcity bedeviling the country. The protest comes on the heels of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited’s confession that its substantial debt…
By Adewale Sanyaolu LAGOS AUGUST 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The worsening fuel crisis across the country has left many Nigerians at crossroads as to when the ugly situation will come to an end. In the last 15 years, Nigerians have had to contend with the negative effects of fuel scarcity and its attendant effects on the economy. More…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerians are still struggling to get Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, as depots continue to battle fuel shortage. Checks by our correspondent showed that many filling stations in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, and other states are still shut down due to their inability to access PMS. The scarcity is gradually affecting…
LAGOS MAY 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Commuters in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, and other cities across the country have bemoaned the hike in transportation fares owing to the current fuel scarcity. DAILY POST reports that queues have worsened in many filling stations across the country, with Abuja as one of the worst hit areas. While some…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has said the current hardship Nigerians are going through as a result of scarcity of fuel and new naira notes are signs of failure of leadership. Mr Shittu stated this while speaking on “Focus Nigeria” a programme on the African Independent Television (AIT), on Thursday….
LAGOS DECEMBER 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Department of State Services (DSS) has given a 48-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers to resolve the ongoing petrol distribution crisis. Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, said this on Thursday after a meeting with stakeholders at the headquarters of the service. Afunanya said the secret…
LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Many passengers were stranded at various bus stops in Lagos State, Monday morning, as commercial vehicles were scarce on the road. The scarcity of vehicles was attributed to the fuel scarcity, which was gradually building up in some parts of Lagos. Our correspondent saw that many people were stranded at major bus…
LAGOS MARCH 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Passengers have been experiencing massive flight disruptions over scarcity of aviation fuel known as Jet A1, Daily Trust report. Apart from the scarcity, the product also hit N440 per litre this week and there are indications the price could increase further in days ahead. Our correspondent learnt that many airlines have been…