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19.4% of Nigerian households using cooking gas – NBS

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October 24, 2024

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19.4% of Nigerian households using cooking gas – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that only 19.4% of households in Nigeria use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for domestic, agricultural, commercial, cultural, or religious purposes.

This finding was disclosed in the 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey (NREDSS), released on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to the report, the survey covered states from across the six geopolitical zones, including Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ekiti, Oyo, Enugu, Kwara, Plateau, Kano, and Sokoto.

It stated, “This means that about one in every five households use LPG. The average monthly expenditure on LPG stood at N10,239.7 across the surveyed states.”

The report indicated that approximately 67.8% of Nigerian households rely on fuelwood as a source of energy.

It found that 41% of households purchase fuelwood, while 39% obtain it through cutting or collecting.

Additionally, 18.9% of households acquire fuelwood through other means, such as barter, gifts, or borrowing. The report noted that 55.3% of the fuelwood collected consisted of branches, stems, and trees.

It also revealed that one in five households, accounting for 22%, used charcoal during the reference period.

Among these households, 21.6% purchased charcoal, while 0.3% produced it themselves, and 0.6% obtained it through other means.

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The report revealed that over 58% of households across the nine surveyed states are connected to the national grid, with 86.6% having electricity during the reference period.

It found that 85.2% of connected households use an estimated billing system, while 14.8% reported using a pre-paid system.

The average monthly household expenditure on electricity was estimated at N4,155.8 during the same period.

The NBS recommended that, given the widespread use of fuelwood, the government should promote tree replanting initiatives and encourage the adoption of clean energy sources such as LPG, wind, and solar power.

This, it suggested, would help mitigate environmental issues like air and water pollution, climate change, thermal pollution, and waste disposal.

Additionally, the report advised the government to facilitate the establishment of more LPG stations and promote local production of gas cylinders and related accessories to enhance value.

Findings from the report come as a shock to many Nigerians given the prevalence of the use of cooking gas among many households, especially in urban centres.

The result reemphasizes the high multidimensional poverty in Nigeria and how cost and access inhibit households at the lowest economic strata.

In the past two years, the price of cooking gas has skyrocketed from around N600 per kg to almost N1,500 per kg.

Earlier this year, the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas) announced that the federal government would be halting the exports of LPG in a bid to control prices locally.

19.4% of Nigerian households using cooking gas – NBS

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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism

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December 6, 2025

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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has strongly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing in Nigeria, describing the claims as “mischievous and malicious.”

In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele said the reports were “entirely fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to malign my name, mislead the public, and sow confusion for motives best known only to the publishers and their sponsors.”

He emphasized that the fight against terrorism is too important to be trivialized by irresponsible reporting, warning that Nigerians deserve accurate information rather than “reckless misinformation.”

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“Throughout my service to the nation and in my private life, at no time have I been involved in any activity remotely connected to terrorism, terrorist financing, or any action that threatens the peace and security of our nation,” Emefiele stated. He added that he has never been invited, questioned, or investigated regarding such allegations and has no connection to the individual cited in the media reports.

“There is no scintilla of truth in the allegation,” he said, urging the public to disregard the claims entirely and calling on media organizations to verify facts before publishing sensational stories.

Emefiele’s statement seeks to reaffirm his reputation and distances him from any activities undermining national security.

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed multi-million-naira Juma’at Mosque located within the Emir of Gumel’s Palace in Jigawa State.

According to a statement by Zainab Rabo, Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Governor Umar Namadi, the event drew high-level dignitaries, including top politicians, first-class emirs, captains of industry, and prominent Islamic scholars from across the country.

Rabo disclosed that the mosque was built by the Kashim Shettima Foundation, adding that Governor Umar A. Namadi and the Sultan of Sokoto graced the ceremony.

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During the occasion, the Vice President congratulated the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani, on marking 45 years on the throne, describing the milestone as a blessing and testament to exemplary leadership.

Shettima also reaffirmed his commitment—through his foundation—to initiatives that would improve the lives of Nigerians.

The Vice President further commended Governor Namadi for his notable strides in modern agriculture, noting that Jigawa’s progress under his leadership had positioned the state competitively within Nigeria and beyond.

“Governor Namadi is equal to the task, looking at his two-year achievements and the way he transformed Jigawa in modern agriculture,” Shettima stated.

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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed a Special Enforcement Team in Lagos to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive ending the use of police officers as escorts and guards for Very Important Persons (VIPs).

The operation, according to a statement posted on the Force’s official X account on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, commenced at about 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2025, across key locations in Lagos State.

Hundeyin confirmed that the team carried out compliance checks at major points, including the Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport domestic terminal, and other strategic hotspots within the state.

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He disclosed that officers found “satisfactory and commendable” compliance with the presidential directive, with no incidents of unauthorised police escort and no arrests recorded.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterates the Force’s commitment to the full implementation of the presidential directive,” the statement said. “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties aimed at enhancing general security, crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property nationwide.”

Hundeyin added that enforcement would continue across the country “without fear or favour,” urging Nigerians to support the push for a more professional and citizen-focused policing system.

President Tinubu had, on November 23, ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection, directing that they be reassigned to frontline policing roles. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, VIP protection will now be handled by armed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The policy aims to free up police manpower for critical security operations, particularly in underserved communities, and enhance overall national security efficiency.