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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) have strengthened their partnership to reduce petroleum tanker-related accidents across the country through a nationwide Safe-To-Load (S-T-L) training programme. The initiative, which builds on a collaboration that began in 2019, is designed to improve safety compliance within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum transport sector and enhance overall road safety performance on major highways. Speaking at the South-South regional training held in Port Harcourt, MEMAN reiterated its commitment to raising safety standards in the movement of petroleum products. The association noted that the Safe-To-Load programme aligns with the…

Rite Foods Limited, as part of its commitment to sustainable community impact and corporate citizenship, partnered with Atti Theresa Foundation ( ATF ) to deliver free medical outreach in Ososa, Ogun State, an initiative firmly aligned with its EYEC (Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship and Community Development) sustainability agenda. Held on March 28, 2026, the outreach provided comprehensive healthcare services to over 400 residents, demonstrating how purposeful corporate action can drive measurable social impact while addressing critical gaps in access to healthcare. The one-day intervention delivered a full spectrum of healthcare services including general medical consultations, eye care with prescription…

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.38% in March 2026, with increasing transport fares and logistics costs emerging as key drivers of rising living expenses, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figure represents an increase from 15.06% recorded in February, indicating a renewed uptick in overall price pressures after a brief period of relative stability. The NBS report showed that transport-related expenses contributed significantly to the inflation basket, alongside food and accommodation services, as higher fuel costs, haulage charges, and inter-state transport fares continued to push up prices across the country. On a monthly…