HomeNews

News

Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.

Keep exploring

NLC Defends Grid Shutdown Over Nationwide Strike

NLC defends decision to shut down Nigeria's national grid during strike, disputing TCN's claims and calling for fair wages and better working conditions.

NLC Raises Alarm Over Soldier Deployment to Institutions Amid Strike

The NLC has condemned the government's deployment of soldiers to institutions amid a nationwide strike, calling it an act of intimidation against protesting workers.

Mbappe Secures a Five-Year, €150 Million Deal With Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid in a €150 million deal, setting the stage for an exciting future with the La Liga champions.

Nigeria Advances in Global Markets with Key Economic Reforms

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu's recent executive orders aim to elevate the country's petroleum sector to global competitiveness.

N44bn Fraud Scandal Rocks First Bank, Police Assistance Sought

A massive N44 billion fraud scandal has rocked First Bank of Nigeria, prompting police involvement and raising significant concerns over internal controls.

Looming Strike Threatens to Deepen Economic Hardship

Nigerian rights group CERON warns the government of a looming labor strike that could worsen the nation's economic hardship. The group urges renewed negotiations between the government and labor unions to reach a compromise on a new minimum wage. With Nigerians already struggling, a strike would further erode purchasing power and potentially lead to social unrest.

IBEDC Sacks Kingsley Achife as Acting Managing Director, Appoints Francis Agoha

IBEDC appoints Francis Agoha as new Acting Managing Director, replacing Kingsley Achife to drive improvements in electricity distribution and service reliability.

Nigeria’s Labor Unions Announce Indefinite Strike

Nigeria's labor unions declare an indefinite strike from June 3, 2024, over unresolved wage and working condition issues, impacting public services nationwide.

Tinubu Launches Initiative to Bridge Gap, Empower Vulnerable Nigerians

In a move to bridge the gap between the government and local communities, Nigerian...

WHO Urges Protection for Youth from Tobacco on World No Tobacco Day

On World No Tobacco Day, WHO emphasizes the need to shield youth from tobacco industry's harmful influence and manipulative marketing.

EFCC Investigates Kwankwaso Over N2.5bn Pension Fraud

Former Kano Governor Kwankwaso is under EFCC investigation for allegedly mismanaging N2.5 billion in pension funds, highlighting deep-seated corruption issues in governance.

Rail Growth Reaches Two-Year High as Transport Sector Exits Recession

Nigeria's rail transport sector reaches a two-year high, signaling recovery from recession driven by investments and policy reforms

Latest articles

Dangote refinery cuts off petrol sales to fuel importers over “blending” of Euro-5 product with imported grades

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stopped selling petrol to marketers who import fuel, accusing them of blending its Euro-5 product with lower-quality imported grades.

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina match tonight against Benin after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, ending a 21-year international career.

Nigerians owe N2.06 trillion in personal loans as borrowing to survive overtakes borrowing to invest

Personal loans held by Nigerians rose to about N2.06 trillion in May 2026, CBN data shows, as households increasingly borrow to cope with rising living costs.

NYSC kidnap: Ransom drops from N1 billion to N100 million as police say camp is mined with IEDs

Kidnappers holding 20 prospective corps members in Imo State have cut their ransom from N50 million to N5 million each as parents report the captives are being beaten.