Marketers have expressed strong concerns over the designation of NNPC Limited as the sole off-taker of petrol from the Dangote Refinery, warning that the move could create a monopoly and lead to profiteering in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry.NNPC has historically been the sole importer of petrol into the country, while marketers and…
As a new fuel price regime takes effect across the country, the Federal Government through the Presidential CNG Initiative (P-CNGi) yesterday, handed over 20 Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) buses to Iru Land Transport Company Limited. Speaking at the formal handover of the 20 CNG buses and the signing ceremony for Lagos Strategic CNG Conversion Partners, PCNGi Progamme…
Serving corps members have been assured that as soon as civil servants start receiving the new minimum wage as approved by the federal government, their monthly allowance will also increase.The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed gave the assurance while addressing corps members at Kebbi State Orientation Camp, Dakingari and Sokoto State Orientation Camp…
As Dangote Refinery rolled out petrol from its plant yesterday, Nigerians will be able to buy the product produced by the firm from tomorrow. In a major domestication of the energy needs in the country, President of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote displayed a distinctive sample of the first petrol from the refinery.With him were Vice President…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited filling stations in Lagos have adjusted the price of petrol to N855 amid ongoing fuel scarcity, Nairametrics has confirmed. on Tuesday morning motorists observed that some NNPC retail stations in Lagos are selling fuel between N865 to N897 per litre from N568 per liter. This is coming after…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has dismissed claims that it plans to regulate prices in the Nigerian market. It clarified that its recent directives are solely aimed at curbing exploitative practices and maintaining a competitive marketplace. It disclosed this in a statement by its Director, Special Duties and Strategic Communication, Ondaje Ijagwu, on…
Nigeria has ascended to become the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a significant increase in the country’s borrowing from the institution. According to the World Bank’s financial statements, Nigeria’s exposure to the IDA rose by 14.4% from $14.3 billion in the fiscal year (FY)…
In a swift response to the widespread news of a fuel price hike, the Managing Director of NNPC Retail, Huub Stokman, has denied authorizing the message announcing the increase. The message, which circulated widely on social media and among fuel station owners, claimed that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) had been increased…
Oando, a prominent oil and gas company, has reached a market capitalization of N1 trillion, placing it among an exclusive group of companies. This milestone follows a significant increase in its share price, which rose by 207.6% in August. In early August, Oando announced its intention to complete a $783 million acquisition of Nigeria Agip…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reached an agreement to sell crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Naira.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, made this confirmation on Tuesday via its X handle, @NMDPRA_Official. According to NMDPRA, the NNPCL reached an agreement to commence crude oil sale and supply to…
