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Dangote Refinery Has Been Helpful, But We Want To Also Import Fuel – Oil Marketers

Oil marketers have called for liberalisation of the downstream sector, where other players with licenses will be allowed to import more Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol into the country. National President...

Debt pressure mounts as FG borrows N8.1trn in 2026 already

At the backdrop of rising public debt pressure and concerns over the  impact on the economy, the Federal Government (FG) increased its domestic borrowing by N8.1 trillion in  the first quarter of 2026...

Fuel Prices Biting Hard, But Nigerians Should Thank God They’re Better Off — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the growing hardship caused by rising fuel prices, while urging Nigerians to remain hopeful, noting that the country is still better positioned compared to some others. The...

CBN breaks silence as rumours swirl over Okoya buying Polaris Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed a viral social media post claiming that billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya is set to purchase Polaris Bank following a purported liquidation process. The post,...

JUST IN: Dangote refinery reverses petrol price to N1,200 as crude dips

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,200 per litre, reversing its earlier increase amid a sharp drop in global crude...

Lagos extends individual tax filing deadline to April 14

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, shifting it from March 31 to April 14, 2026. The Executive...

FG defends £746m ports deal, says Nigeria stands to gain more

The federal government has defended its £746 million ports upgrade agreement with the United Kingdom, saying the deal is balanced and designed to deliver major economic benefits to Nigeria despite concerns...

Oil Price Surpasses $100 As Fresh Iran Attacks Offset Release Of Reserves

Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf energy targets offset the release of crude reserves by major economies. Meanwhile, the International...

Fuel Price Hike: Tinubu Orders Deployment Of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits Nationwide

In a bid to address the impact of the war in the Middle East on the cost of transportation in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of about...

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price By ₦100 To ₦1,075 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced reductions in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and diesel. According to a new pricing template released by the refinery on...

Businesses brace for inflation surge as petrol hits N1,300/ltr

As petrol prices jumped to about N1,300 per litre in various parts of Nigeria on Monday, businesses across the country are beginning to prepare for a sharp rise in their operational...

Iran war: What we’re doing to protect Nigerians in Middle East — FG

The federal government (FG) has disclosed the efforts being made to protect Nigerians in the Middle East amid rising tensions in the Gulf region linked to the confrontation involving the United...
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