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The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concern over the negative impact of petrol imports on Nigeria’s economy, describing the situation as a major drain on foreign exchange and national productivity. In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf, said the continued importation of petrol was unsustainable […]

Business magnate and philanthropist Femi Otedola has announced a ₦4 billion donation to Augustine University, marking a major milestone in the institution’s development and his continued commitment to education and youth empowerment. Otedola, who serves as the Chancellor of Augustine University, revealed the donation in a statement shared on his social media, noting that the […]

Nestoil Limited, a leading indigenous oil-and-gas engineering and services company in Nigeria, has confirmed that its operations remain unaffected despite the sealing of its corporate headquarters in Lagos. What Happened A Federal High Court in Lagos issued a Mareva injunction on October 22, 2025, ordering the freezing of the company’s assets linked to alleged unpaid […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 15% ad-valorem import duty on crude oil products—specifically diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS, commonly called petrol). Key Details The approval was communicated in a letter dated October 21, 2025, addressed to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). […]

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, in partnership with Renewvia Solar Nigeria Limited and Norwegian-based investment arm Empower New Energy, has announced the commissioning of solar-plus-storage systems across 25 UBA branches in five Nigerian states. The initiative, unveiled at the UBA Oba Akran 2 branch in Lagos, was officially launched by Norway’s Ambassador to Nigeria, […]

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a major human-capital initiative aimed at training more than 10,000 Nigerians in in-demand technical and professional skills for the oil and gas sector. The programme, named the “Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme,” is designed to bridge critical skill gaps identified in the industry, […]

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to more than double its production capacity—from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd—within the next three years, a move that would make it the largest refinery in the world. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Ltd, confirmed the expansion at a briefing in Lagos, emphasising […]

Lagos State has launched Omi Eko, a €410 million initiative to transform the city’s waterways into a cleaner, safer and smarter transport network. Backed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank and the Agence Française de Développement, the project aims to reposition Lagos’ inland waterways as a core pillar of urban mobility and the […]

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emerged as the President of the 2026 Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Ministerial Meeting, a significant milestone that reinforces Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy. The announcement was made during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF held in Doha, Qatar. Ekpo’s appointment reflects […]

Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). His election was confirmed during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum, held in Doha, Qatar. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s energy leadership, as Dr. Mshelbila becomes the […]