August 3, 2025

Economy

Business

Expert Warns NNPCL Against Suspending Naira-For-Crude Deal With Dangote Refinery, Sabotaging Fragile Economy

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been advised against the unilateral abandonment of it’s naira-for-crude deal because of its economic implications for the country. It was that that if the decision is pushed through, it could lead to skyrocketing petroleum prices yet again and thus inflict severe hardship on the Nigerian citizens. A

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Business

Marketers Predict N800/Litre Petrol as Imported Fuel Costs Drop.

The ongoing price war in the downstream oil sector intensified on Tuesday as major oil marketers began offering petrol at lower prices than the N825 per litre gantry loading cost set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This move follows revelations that the landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in Nigeria has dropped to N774.72

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Politics

Analysts Urge Immediate Action on Nigeria’s Debt Profile, Countering IMF’s Assessment.

Experts at investment firm Afrinvest have emphasized the urgent need for action to address Nigeria’s debt profile and prevent further deterioration. This was highlighted in their latest macroeconomic update titled ‘Nigeria’s Debt Statistics… High Risk or Not?’ which analyzed the recent visit of IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath. During her visit, Gopinath described

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Politics

Niger State Partners with AWITS to Empower Women in Tech Sales.

The Niger State Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Digital Economy has announced a partnership with African Women in Tech Sales (AWITS) to equip women in the state with skills in technology sales, thereby enhancing their participation in the growing digital economy. This partnership, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday, focuses on empowering women with the

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Politics

Ghana Eliminates IMF-Linked ‘Nuisance’ Taxes Amid Economic Hardship.

Additionally, the government aims to enhance road toll collection this year as part of its infrastructure development initiative, dubbed the “Big Push.” On Tuesday, Ghana’s new government announced the elimination of several Covid-era taxes introduced to secure IMF financing, citing the economic hardship placed on ordinary citizens. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, presenting the government’s

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Business

Airtel Africa Repurchases 66,089 Ordinary Shares in Ongoing Buy-Back Program.

On Tuesday, Airtel Africa announced that it had repurchased approximately 66,089 of its ordinary shares, each valued at $0.50, from Barclays Capital Securities Limited. This move is part of the company’s ongoing share buy-back program, authorized by its shareholders, which was initially announced on December 23, 2024. The purchase, made on Monday, March 10, involved

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Business

Marketers Predict N800/Litre Petrol As Imported Fuel Costs Drop.

The ongoing price war in the downstream oil sector intensified on Tuesday as major oil marketers began offering petrol at lower prices than the N825 per litre gantry loading cost set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This move follows revelations that the landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in Nigeria has dropped to N774.72

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Business

Naira Devaluation Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Competition By 25-yrs – Chatham House

The Nigeria’s Naira flipflops in the foreign exchange market, has been described as a bold economic step that has provided competitive leverage for the country in the global economic competition. Since the assumption of Office of President Bola Tinubu, the Naira has been devalued by more than 70 percent. It fell from 460 to the

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Business

NNPCL Clears Air On Naira + Crude Contract With Dangote Refinery –

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reacted to the recent reports circulating on the social media regarding it’s alleged unilateral termination of the crude oil sales agreement in Naira between it and the Dangote Refinery .Clarifying the situation in a statement on Monday, the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said the

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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Bold Decision Helps Secure Future of Unborn Generations – Tinubu

ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu reiterated yesterday that the removal of the fuel subsidy is a measure to safeguard the future of unborn generations. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Youth Congress Planning Committee at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu emphasized his administration’s dedication to youth empowerment and the creation of a

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