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Aliko Dangote Refined petroleum products from the $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery are to be sold in naira and not in the United States dollar as speculated in some quarters, oil marketers clarified on Monday. Dealers in the downstream oil sector also stated that the registration process for marketers at the refinery was still ongoing, as many operators had continued to register with the plant. It was further gathered that officials of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority were meeting with the management of the refinery to perfect the pricing template for products produced by the facility. On January 12, 2023, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced the commencement of production of Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, and JetA1 or aviation fuel. The President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, had in a statement issued by the firm, said, “We have started the production of diesel and aviation fuel, and the products will be in the market within this mon...
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Covid-19: Govt restricts Osun Osogbo festival over spike in cases

Government restricts  Osun Osogbo festival over spike in cases

• Only authorised worshippers to be allowed



The Osun State Government has banned social activities and gatherings for this year’s Osun Osogbo Festival because of the spike in the number of people, who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.



A statement by Culture and Tourism Commissioner Obawale Adebisi, oon Wednesday noted that only authorised persons and worshippers will be allowed into the grove.



He said the government only approved the observance of traditional rites and routines associated with the festival.




“The position of the government became necessary because of the spike in the number of people, who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.



“The state government is by this medium informing the general public that this year’s celebration of Osun-Osogbo Festival will be symbolic, as only the worshippers that will perform ritual activities will be allowed into the grove.



“These worshippers must, however, comply with the state government’s COVID-19 protocols,” he said.
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