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NNPCL Faces Scrutiny After Spending N17.5tn on Pipeline Security in One Year

NNPCL reports N17.5tn spent on pipeline security and fuel under-recovery in 2024 as analysts demand an audit and clearer government repayment.

November 28, 2025

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Safe Schools Project Stops in 30 States as Abductions Increase

Thirty states haven’t implemented the Safe Schools plan, leaving classrooms exposed as kidnappers intensify attacks across Nigeria.

November 28, 2025

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Federal Government Dismisses Civil Servants With Degrees From Togo, Benin

The Nigerian government dismisses civil servants with degrees from unaccredited universities in Togo and Benin as part of an ongoing certificate probe.

December 6, 2024

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Mali, Burkina Faso Terrorists Now Active In Northwest Niger State

The Senate on Thursday called for immediate action to arrest terrorists infiltrating from Mali-Burkina Faso to Nigeria's northwest and Niger state, stressing the need for military capacity and community engagement.

November 21, 2024

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Court Urged To Dismiss Charges Against Minors – Falana

Falana wants charges against #EndBadGovernance protests minors dismissed, citing constitutional and international protection.

November 4, 2024

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Why Exporters Are Struggling

Nigeria’s nonoild export growth is stifled by rising costs, high interest rates and policy restrictions.

November 4, 2024

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APC Criticizes Amaechi’s Call for Protests as ‘Unpatriotic’

The APC has condemned Rotimi Amaechi’s call for protests, describing it as unpatriotic and urging Nigerians to support President Tinubu's economic reforms.

October 13, 2024

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ExxonMobil’s $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria to Boost Oil Output

ExxonMobil is investing $10 billion in Nigeria’s deepwater oil assets to unlock 180,000 bpd of production, signaling a major boost for the country's oil sector and economy.

September 27, 2024

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Nigeria Fights Paris Court Seizure of Presidential Jets in Legal Dispute

Nigeria battles in Paris court to reclaim seized presidential jets amid a $60 million dispute with a Chinese company.

August 17, 2024

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Petrol Imports from Malta Surge 342% Amid Dangote, NNPC Rift

Nigeria's petrol imports from Malta have surged by 342% amid a rift between Dangote and NNPC. The increase underscores the need for reforms in the energy sector.

July 26, 2024

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Government Urges Patience Amid Protests, Pledges to Address Economic Issues

The Nigerian government appeals for patience and dialogue as nationwide protests loom, pledging to address the economic issues causing public discontent.

July 25, 2024

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Dangote Refinery Set to Disrupt 90 European Refineries

The Dangote Refinery, with its capacity to produce 650,000 barrels per day, threatens to disrupt 90 European refineries and shift global oil market dynamics

July 25, 2024

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Nigeria’s Cocoa Plants Struggle, Operating at Just 8% Capacity

Nigeria's cocoa processing plants struggle with infrastructure and financial challenges, operating at just 8% capacity. Efforts to revitalize the sector are underway.

July 24, 2024

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Nigeria’s Inflation Battle Intensifies as MPC Meets

Nigeria's inflation battle intensifies as the MPC meets to decide on measures to curb rising prices. Key areas include interest rates, currency stability, and food security.

July 23, 2024