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‘It’s false’ – Dangote denies alleged rift with Tony Elumelu Economy, Business

‘It’s false’ – Dangote denies alleged rift with Tony Elumelu

The Dangote Group has dismissed reports alleging a fallout between its President, Aliko Dangote, and UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu, describing …

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May 02, 2026
Tinubu Tasks New Envoys to Improve Nigeria’s Image, Drive Foreign Investment Economy, Nigeria

Tinubu Tasks New Envoys to Improve Nigeria’s Image, Drive Foreign Investment

President Bola Tinubu has urged newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to project a better image of Nigeria abroad while …

3 mins read 22 views
Apr 28, 2026
Otti Cuts Abia Debt by N141bn, Reduces Burden to N48bn in Three Years Economy, Abia

Otti Cuts Abia Debt by N141bn, Reduces Burden to N48bn in Three Years

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has slashed the state’s inherited debt from N191bn to about N48bn, marking a major shift …

2 mins read 34 views
Apr 20, 2026
Fuel Price Hike Driven by Global Factors, Not Tinubu — APC Chieftain Economy, Nigeria, Politics

Fuel Price Hike Driven by Global Factors, Not Tinubu — APC Chieftain

APC leader Soni Abang says rising fuel prices are influenced by global economic conditions, defending President Tinubu’s policies.

1 mins read 38 views
Apr 19, 2026
Customs Steps Up Excise Enforcement, Eyes N400bn Revenue Target for 2026 Economy, Nigeria

Customs Steps Up Excise Enforcement, Eyes N400bn Revenue Target for 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service is ramping up excise compliance efforts as it works towards achieving a N400 billion revenue target …

1 mins read 36 views
Apr 16, 2026
Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline Value Surge Reshapes Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Outlook Economy, Nigeria

Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline Value Surge Reshapes Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Outlook

A sharp rise in the estimated value of the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline is drawing attention to its growing strategic importance and …

2 mins read 33 views
Apr 16, 2026
World Bank Flags Fiscal Risks in Nigeria’s ₦4tn Power Bond Programme Economy, Nigeria

World Bank Flags Fiscal Risks in Nigeria’s ₦4tn Power Bond Programme

The World Bank has cautioned that Nigeria’s ₦4tn power sector bond programme could deepen fiscal risks, as it effectively converts …

2 mins read 52 views
Apr 09, 2026
Naira Holds Steady Between N1,340 and N1,430 in Q1, CPPE Eyes Risks in Q2 Economy, Finance

Naira Holds Steady Between N1,340 and N1,430 in Q1, CPPE Eyes Risks in Q2

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises says the naira remained relatively stable against the dollar in the first …

1 mins read 50 views
Apr 06, 2026
Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts Economy, Nigeria

Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a N3.3 trillion bailout package aimed at settling long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector and …

2 mins read 46 views
Apr 06, 2026
Otti Greenlights NEPAL Energies’ Acquisition of Afro Beverages to Drive Jobs and Economic Growth Economy, Abia

Otti Greenlights NEPAL Energies’ Acquisition of Afro Beverages to Drive Jobs and Economic Growth

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the takeover of Afro Beverages by NEPAL Energies, a move aimed at stimulating …

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Apr 05, 2026
Oil Prices Fall, Stocks Rally as Trump Says War May End Soon Economy, International

Oil Prices Fall, Stocks Rally as Trump Says War May End Soon

Oil prices sank and equities rallied on Tuesday following a volatile trading session after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that …

2 mins read 131 views
Mar 10, 2026
How €2.3bn FG’s Electricity Project Failed Economy, Nigeria

How €2.3bn FG’s Electricity Project Failed

Despite the injection of €2.3 billion (about N3.7 trillion at the current exchange rate) into the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), …

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Mar 09, 2026