Fuel Supply at Risk as NARTO Halts Loading at Dangote Refinery
The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has directed its members to suspend all tanker programming for loading petroleum products at the Dangote Refinery, effective Monday, June 16, 2025. The directive, issued through an internal memo signed by NARTO President, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal Othman, follows a breakdown in negotiations with the Lagos State Government […]
Dangote Refinery to Begin Free Nationwide Fuel Delivery from August 15
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled a nationwide fuel distribution initiative set to commence on August 15, 2025, aimed at stabilising the supply and reducing the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, the refinery announced the deployment of 4,000 new CNG-powered tankers to deliver petroleum products free of […]
Middle East Air Travel in Chaos as Israeli Strikes Prompt Widespread Flight Disruptions
Air travel across the Middle East was thrown into disarray on Friday following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting widespread airspace closures and the cancellation or diversion of thousands of flights. Following Israel’s targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile production centers, and high-ranking military officials, key air corridors over Iran, Iraq, […]
Aliko Dangote Steps Down as Dangote Sugar Chairman, Arnold Ekpe Succeeds Him
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced the planned retirement of its Board Chairman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, effective June 16, 2025, marking the end of an era after nearly two decades of transformational leadership. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Company Secretary, Temitope Hassan, commended Dangote’s leadership since 2005, describing his tenure as one defined […]
Oshiomhole Accuses Air Peace of Exploiting Passengers at Lagos Airport
Former Edo State Governor and serving Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has openly accused Air Peace of deliberately exploiting passengers at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Zulu Hall), sparking a heated confrontation on Wednesday morning. The incident, which drew public attention after a video surfaced showing Oshiomhole blocking access to the terminal, occurred after he was […]
FG Approves Exam Reforms, Proposes Special Court for Malpractice
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to establish a National Examination Malpractice Court to fast-track the prosecution of individuals involved in exam fraud across the country. This proposal was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, following the submission of an interim report by a 17-member committee chaired by Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of the […]
Dangote Group, Bayelsa Sign MoU to Boost Gas, Agro-Processing & Seaport Development
The Dangote Group and the Bayelsa State Government have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on investment opportunities in gas infrastructure, agro-processing, and the development of a deep seaport. The agreement, signed on Friday in Yenagoa, follows months of strategic discussions between Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), and Governor […]
Dangote Reduces Petrol Price Nationwide by ₦15
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a fresh ₦15 reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. In a statement released on Thursday, the refinery outlined the new regional pricing as follows: ₦875 per litre in Lagos ₦885 per litre in the South West ₦895 per litre in the […]
Komatsu Sees $140 Million Tariff Relief After U.S.-China Trade Truce, CEO Says
Japanese machinery giant Komatsu may see a financial reprieve of up to 20 billion yen (approximately $140 million) following last week’s U.S.-China trade truce, its CEO said Wednesday—easing concerns over the company’s previously bleak profit forecast. In an interview with Reuters, CEO Takuya Imayoshi said the 90-day suspension of additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports […]
Support Local Investors First, Foreign Ones Will Follow — Dangote Urges FG
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on federal and state governments to prioritize creating a business-friendly environment for local investors, stressing that their success is critical to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential and attracting foreign investment. Speaking at the Taraba International Investment Summit held Wednesday in Jalingo, Dangote emphasized that domestic investors are […]
