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Oil above $100, Nigeria faces revenue windfall, fuel price risks
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria is poised for a major oil revenue boost but faces renewed pressure on fuel prices, inflation and operating costs as escalating hostilities between the
Dangote Refinery swings to N2.55trn profit in six months
By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals posted a profit after tax of about N2.55 trillion ($1.82 billion) in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp turnaround
Brent oil hits $100 a barrel on Mideast war flare-up
The price of Brent North Sea oil, the international benchmark, topped $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the end of July, as fresh flare-ups in the
422 Nigerians processed on day 2 of UK passport exercise
ABUJA — A total of 422 applicants were successfully processed and enrolled on the second day of the Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom. The exercise, being conducted
UK, France, Canada to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements; we won’t – US
Britain, France and Canada have said they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of turning a blind eye to
FIFA U-20 WWC: Five things the Falconets must correct against China
The Falconets must produce their own response; against China, they need to be sharper, more connected, more clinical and far more assertive The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Five things the
Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens
Iran launched fresh attacks against US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers, dragging the foes deeper into war. Tehran’s powerful
Court fixes Sept 21 to hear motion for winding up of NICON Insurance
By IkechukwuNnochiri The Federal High Court in Abuja has slated September 21 to hear a petition seeking to formally wind up NICON Insurance Limited following the cancellation of its operating
Refinery IPO is for the people as process is simplified — Dangote
By Udeme Akpan President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the forthcoming Initial Public Offering, IPO, of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is being structured
Nigeria ranks 2nd in acute pesticide poisoning in West Africa — Study
…It is understated, consumers at high risk – AAPN …Safe use impossible in Nigeria – Prof Irtwange …Calls for ban, saying it contributes to rise in cancer, other health risks
