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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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Nigeria’s Host Community Fund Rises to ₦373bn

Nigeria’s NUPRC says the host community fund has hit ₦373bn, financing hundreds of new projects under the Petroleum Industry Act framework.
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NNPC Raises Fuel Price to ₦955 per Litre

NNPC raises petrol price to ₦955 per litre amid rising global oil costs, FX pressure, and public backlash over inflation.
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Bilyaminu Bello’s Family Slams Tinubu’s Pardon for Maryam Sanda

Bilyaminu Bello’s family condemns Tinubu’s presidential pardon for Maryam Sanda, saying it reopens painful wounds and dishonors justice.
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DSS Warns Nigerians Against Fraudster Impersonating Its Officers

The DSS warns Nigerians against a dismissed officer posing as its operative and defrauding citizens under false pretences.
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Dangote Cement Opens New Côte d’Ivoire Plant

Dangote Cement has launched a 3-million-tonne cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding its regional presence and supporting industrial growth
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FG Insists All ASUU Demands Met, Urges End to Strike

The Federal Government says it has met all ASUU demands and called on university lecturers to return to classrooms immediately
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Refiners Reject Local Crude in Deepening Supply Row

Refiners reject 11 million barrels of crude, raising tensions around domestic supply.
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NCAA Cracks Down on Airlines Over Delayed Refunds

The NCAA warns airlines to refund passengers within 14 days, reinforcing penalties for delayed payments and restoring accountability in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
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Drug-Resistant Infections Surge Globally, WHO Warns

WHO reports a surge in drug-resistant infections worldwide, urging immediate action to prevent a worsening antimicrobial resistance crisis.
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Prof. Ekwueme Leads Nigeria’s First UroLift Prostate Procedure

A Lagos hospital achieves a medical milestone with Nigeria’s first UroLift surgery, giving men new hope for safe, effective prostate treatment.
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Nigerian Army Barracks Tragedy: Soldier Kills Wife, Self

Army investigates soldier’s murder-suicide in Niger over alleged infidelity, pledging transparency and preventive action in ongoing probe.
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Governor Mbah, Diri Set to Dump PDP for APC

Governors Peter Mbah and Douye Diri are finalizing plans to join APC, heightening PDP turmoil and stirring fears of one-party dominance.
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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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