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Dangote Refinery Commences 24-Hour Petrol Loading

Dangote Refinery Commences 24-Hour Petrol Loading The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced...

FG Ends Signature Bonus Refunds Under Ongoing Oil Sector Reforms

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Dangote Refinery Commences 24-Hour Petrol Loading

Dangote Refinery Commences 24-Hour Petrol Loading The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced night-time loading operations as it intensifies efforts to sustain a daily supply of more than 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across Nigeria, signalling a major shift to full 24-hour operations at Africa’s largest refinery. The move...

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FG Sets Aside N1.38tn for Pensions, Gratuities in 2026 Budget

The 2026 Appropriation Bill has earmarked N1.38tn for pensions, gratuities, and retirees’ benefits across Federal Government agencies, security services, parastatals, and universities.

FG Unveils Disinflation, Growth Acceleration Strategy to Stabilise Economy

FG Unveils Disinflation, Growth Acceleration Strategy to Stabilise Economy The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger...

Ex-CBN Staff Oppose Bank’s Bid to Alter ‘Unlawful Dismissal’ Suit

Sixty-two disengaged staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have asked a national industrial court in Abuja to dismiss an application by the bank seeking to change the procedure of their lawsuit.

DisCos Bill Customers N255bn, Collect N210bn – NERC

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria billed customers N255.19bn for power supplied in October 2025, but collected only N210.92bn.

15 States Earmark N10.7tn for Roads, Hospitals, Others

Fifteen Nigerian states have allocated N10.7tn for capital expenditure in 2026, focusing on roads, schools, hospitals, and public utilities.

NUPRC, NMDPRA Meet to Strengthen Regulatory Efficiency in Oil Sector

NUPRC, NMDPRA Meet to Strengthen Regulatory Efficiency in Oil Sector The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian...

NBS, Analysts Urge Calm Over Likely Rise in December Inflation Figures

Nigeria’s December 2025 inflation figure, scheduled for release by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) this Thursday, is expected to record a noticeable uptick, a development analysts say should not be mistaken for a fresh surge in prices or a breakdown in macroeconomic stability.

NERC Reports 5.35 million Unmettered Customers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that 5.36 million electricity customers nationwide remain without meters, a situation that exposes them to unpredictable estimated billing methods by distribution companies (DisCos).

FG Proposes N102.3billion for Lagos Green Line Rail

The Federal Government has proposed to allocate N102.3 billion as counterpart funding for the Lagos Green Line rail project in the 2026 budget.

2026 Budget: FG Allocates N1.764bn for Fresh BEA Scholarships

The Federal Government has set aside N1.764 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to fund 300 fresh scholarships for Nigerians under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme.

2026 Budget: Aviation gets N87.3bn for Infrastructure Upgrades

The Federal Government has appropriated N87.3 billion to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and four other agencies in the 2026 appropriation bill sent to the National Assembly last December.

FG Launches N40bn CCTV Centre to Boost Security on Third Mainland Bridge

The Federal Government has launched a N40 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) centre on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, aimed at enhancing security on the busy highway.