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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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Paystack Suspends Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi while investigating sexual misconduct claims, raising questions about leadership and workplace safety.
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Dangote Launches $700 Million Plan to Lift Nigeria Sugar Output

Dangote launches $700 million plan to boost Nigeria’s sugar output, expand local production and reduce imports.
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PDP Presses Ahead With Ibadan Convention Despite Court Disputes

KEY POINTS The PDP says its national convention in Ibadan will proceed despite objections...
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Gunmen Abduct Former PDP Ward Chairman in Night Raid in Kwara

KEY POINTS Former PDP ward chairman Abubakar Sise was abducted from his home in...
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Insecurity and Power Shortages Continue to Challenge Nigerian Businesses — CBN

KEY POINTS Insecurity and erratic power supply remain the top operational constraints for Nigerian...
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Nigeria Seeks $150 Billion to Boost Vaccine Procurement for 2026

KEY POINTS Nigeria plans to raise nearly $150 billion for vaccine procurement in 2025...
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AAC Condemns FCT Minister Over Mobile Phone Ban for Workers

KEY POINTS The AAC FCT Chapter condemned Wike’s directive banning mobile phone use by...
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Namu Community Gets Power After 20 Years

The Namu solar project ends over 20 years of darkness, bringing electricity and new economic opportunities to rural Plateau State
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Six Defence Ministry Directors Kidnapped, Three Youths Killed in Nasarawa Attacks

Six Defence Ministry directors abducted and three youths killed in separate Nasarawa attacks as insecurity spreads across Nigeria.
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FG Stops Planned 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel

Federal Government suspends 15% import duty on petrol and diesel to keep fuel prices stable and maintain market supply.
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Two Nigerians Dead, Two Rescued After Mediterranean Shipwreck

Two Nigerians were rescued while two others died after a migrant boat capsized off Libya, the IOM confirms.
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Lagos to Begin Eight-Month Lekki–Ajah Road Rehabilitation

Lagos begins an eight-month Lekki–Ajah road rehabilitation to improve traffic flow and enhance road infrastructure across the corridor.
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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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