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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply jumped by 64 percent. Total petrol supply averaged 74.2 million litres daily, up from November levels. Daily petrol consumption rose to a record 63.7 million litres, the highest in 2025. Nigeria...
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Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.

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US seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft

US forces seized a Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft as experts raise concerns about Nigeria’s maritime oversight.
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Owo Priest Recounts How Attackers Killed Over 40 Worshippers in Court Testimony

A priest recounted how gunmen and explosives tore through his Owo parish, leaving more than 40 worshippers dead and many injured.
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Sanusi Faults Political Elite for Turning Public Office Into Family Property

Sanusi accused Nigeria’s political class of turning public office into personal property and urged young citizens to push for national reform.
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Asian Shares Gain on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes

Asian stocks rise as investors build confidence around potential Fed rate cuts, lifting major regional indexes and improving overall market sentiment.
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Nigeria Immigration Flags Passport Platform Disruptions

Nigeria Immigration Service warns of temporary passport platform delays as system glitches slow processing, assuring applicants that restoration efforts are underway.
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Eat’n’Go Nigeria Opens New Chevron Outlet Nationwide

Eat’n’Go Nigeria opens a new outlet at Chevron, expanding its footprint across Lagos while offering promotions and loyalty incentives for customers.
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Collapses at Government House

Bayelsa’s deputy governor collapsed at Government House and was rushed to a hospital in Yenagoa, raising concern amid ongoing political shifts
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Dangote Plans Dollar Dividends for Nigerian Shareholders

Dangote outlines a dollar dividend plan as his refinery moves toward a major NGX listing backed by rising export revenue
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United Nigeria Grounds Jet After Bird Strike

A bird strike disruption forced United Nigeria to ground an aircraft, causing widespread delays and leaving passengers stranded across major routes.
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INEC Chief Flags Fresh Fears Over Voter Roll

INEC warns that new registrations are rising but a long-neglected, unclean voter register could undermine election credibility unless citizens verify entries.
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Dangote Launches N100 Billion Education Fund for Students

Dangote launches N100 billion education fund for Nigerian students, including STEM scholarships, aiming to support 1.3 million learners by 2036.
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Rivers Governor Fubara Says He Suffered for Staying Silent in Political Crisis

Governor Fubara says he has suffered for staying silent amid Rivers political crisis, urging unity with state lawmakers.
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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply...
Politics

Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.
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Aid Cuts Deepen Hunger in Northeast Nigeria, WFP Says

WFP warns that aid cuts in northeast Nigeria are deepening hunger as funding shortfalls force sharp reductions in food and nutrition assistance across the region.
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Tony Elumelu Urges CEOs to Lead With Trust, Not Titles

Tony Elumelu says modern leadership is built on trust, accessibility and execution, not hierarchy, as his businesses post landmark banking and energy deals.

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