Dangote: Lower Fuel Price from Our Refinery Will Help Reduce Inflation Upbeat about turnaround of nation's economy Restates commitment to Nigeria’s industrialisation President congratulates Africa’s richest man on his 67th birthday Deji Elumoye in Abuja and Gideon Arinze in Enugu Chairman of Dangote Group,
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, yesterday, stressed that when the Dangote Petroleum Refinery becomes fully operational and starts selling diesel
at significantly discounted prices, it would provide relief to Nigeria's inflation woes. Speaking with newsmen after
visiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos, Dangote expressed optimism about the economy, stating that the naira exchange rate has
improved significantly in recent times, dropping from around N1,900 to the dollar to the current level of between N1,250 and N1,300.
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Obaseki, Oborevwori, Ibori, Igbinedion, Others Celebrate Tom Ikimi at 80 The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, his Delta State counterpart, Sheriff Oborevwori; former Governor of Delta State,
James Ibori; former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion and the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion were
among dignitaries present at the 80th birthday thanksgiving of the Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), High Chief Tom Ikimi.
The thanksgiving service took place at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road and attracted guests from all works who turned out en-
masse to celebrate the octogenarian. Obaseki at the event congratulated Ikimi, hailing his contributions to societal development. The governor
wished him many more years in good health and sound mind. Continued on page 10
We Must Prioritise Love for Our Country, Tinubu Appeals to Nigerians at Eid Prayers Stresses need to protect integrity of govt, leadership First Lady: let’s sustain good deeds exhibited during Ramadan Buhari, Shettima, Zulum, Akpabio, Barau, govs, others seek support for leaders Atiku, Saraki, PDP, others urge prayers for nation Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Sunday Aborisade, Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja, Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Segun Awofadeji in Gombe, Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja, and James Sowole in Abeokuta
yesterday, joined the Muslim faithful in Lagos to observe the 2024 Eid-el-fitri prayers, and seized the opportunity to appeal to Nigerians to prioritise love for their country. Tinubu urged the citizens to continue to have faith in his govern-
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
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OTEDOLA'S SALLAH VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT...
Chairman, FBN Holdings Plc, Mr Femi Otedola (L) with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during Otedola's Sallah visit to the president at his residence in Lagos … yesterday