Petrol scarcity persists as DPR threatens to sanction marketers
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By Obas Esiedesa, ABUJA
Petrol scarcity continued for the fourth day running in the nation’s capital, Abuja, with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) warning marketers against hoarding the product in their outlets.
While queues at petrol stations in the city centre remained long with motorists spending hours before buying, stations at suburbs had petrol with little or no queue.
Prices were however higher outside the city centre with most selling at N170 per litre. Stations in the city sold at N167 per litre.
Earlier, the DPR in a statement issued by Mr Paul Osu, Head Public Affairs, warned marketers to desist from hoarding the product.
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No hajj seats allocated to Nigeria yet – NAHCON
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no hajj seats have been allocated to Nigeria for 2021 hajj by the authorities of Saudi Arabia.
Mrs Fatima Usara, Head Public Affairs of NAHCON, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
She said “The attention of the commission has been drawn to an advert circulated on Instagram and probably other social media platforms claiming that it is official, Nigeria finally got 50,000 slots for Hajj 2021/1442 AH.
“The advert is calling on intending pilgrims to deposit today to secure their Hajj seats.
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February 26, 2021
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no hajj seats have been allocated to Nigeria for 2021 hajj by the authorities of Saudi Arabia.
Mrs Fatima Usara, Head Public Affairs of NAHCON, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
She said “The attention of the commission has been drawn to an advert circulated on Instagram and probably other social media platforms claiming that it is official, Nigeria finally got 50,000 slots for Hajj 2021/1442 AH.
“The advert is calling on intending pilgrims to deposit today to secure their Hajj seats.
“The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria hereby notifies the general public that the said information is false. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has neither notified NAHCON of any plans to conduct the 2021 Hajj nor the number of slots allocated to the country.”
Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, DPR who presented the licence said the company would be processing 176MMcfd natural gas and condensate.
Auwalu said the milestone was a reinforcement of the promise and commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians to promote indigenous participation in the oil and gas sector.
According to him, it is to ensure that companies come to Nigeria and do business in an equitable way to stimulate the economy and create jobs for Nigerians.
He added that the licence was a demonstration of the government’s resolve to harness safe and reliable technology for the development of the oil and gas industry.
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