RENOWNED 20TH-CENTURY PHILOSOPHER JÜRGEN HABERMAS DIES AT 96.(PHOTO).

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 Renowned 20th-century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96 Jürgen Habermas, the German philosopher widely recognized for his contributions to modern political thought and democratic theory, died Saturday in Starnberg, Germany, at the age of 96. His passing was confirmed in a statement by his Berlin-based publisher, Suhrkamp Verlag, which noted that Habermas’s work, translated into more than 40 languages, had left a lasting impact on global intellectual discourse. Jonathan Landgrebe, head of the publishing house, described him as “a significant philosopher, ever-present advisor, and dear friend.” For more than six decades, Habermas helped shape postwar and post-reunification German political life. He is best known for conceptualizing the “public sphere,” a domain for discussion free from state influence, which he argued is essential for a functioning democracy. Rising to prominence with the Frankfurt School in the mid-20th century, Habermas offered rigorous critiques of capitalis...

PETROAN WARNS OF FUEL, GOODS PRICE HIKES AMID NIGERIA’S FOREIGN IMPORT BAN. (PHOTO).


 PETROAN Warns of Fuel, Goods Price Hikes Amid Nigeria’s Foreign Import Ban


The Petroleum Products Retail Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against the hasty implementation of the newly announced Nigeria First Policy, which includes a ban on foreign goods imports. The association warns that the policy could trigger significant price increases for fuel and other essential goods.


In a statement issued Tuesday, PETROAN’s National President, Gillis-Harry, expressed concerns about the policy’s potential to disrupt the supply of premium motor spirit (petrol) and other imported products. The Nigeria First Policy, unveiled by President Tinubu on Monday following a Federal Executive Council meeting, aims to bolster the nation’s economy by prioritizing local production.


While commending the initiative, Gillis-Harry urged the government to tread carefully to avoid unintended consequences, particularly in the petroleum sector, where local refining capacity remains underdeveloped. He recommended a gradual phase-out of imports for critical goods like petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, and other high-demand consumables to prevent shortages and price surges.


PETROAN highlighted two major risks: potential shortages due to insufficient local production and price hikes driven by supply-demand imbalances. “Our primary concern is the availability and affordability of petroleum products,” Gillis-Harry stated, noting Nigeria’s daily consumption exceeds 46 million liters of petrol and other fuels. “Policies must not jeopardize energy security, which could severely impact the economy and Nigerians’ well-being.”

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