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Nigerian Refiners Call for Domestic Crude Pricing Amid Surge

As oil prices surge across the globe due to the US-Iran war, local refiners have urged the Federal Government to drop the use of international pricing benchmarks for crude supplied to domestic plants, saying the current structure inflates costs and undermines local refining. The spokesperson for the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria, Eche Idoko,...
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Stransact & Doftwerks Earn ISO 27001 for Data Protection

Stransact, a professional services firm and RSM correspondent in Nigeria, together with its technology subsidiary, Doftwerks, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems. The certification affirms the firms’ adherence to international standards for data protection, confidentiality, integrity, and availability, positioning Stransact and Doftwerks in the delivery of enterprise-grade...
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Shettima Champions AI in Nigeria for National Prosperity

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s preparedness to lead Africa in deploying Artificial Intelligence to unlock new pathways for the continent’s prosperity. In a statement on Tuesday signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said AI has become humanity’s most powerful general-purpose technology and will continue to...
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APPON Calls for Transparent, Tech-Driven Procurement Systems

The Lagos State Chapter of the Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria has called for stronger, transparent, and technology-driven procurement systems as a critical tool for achieving sustainable development and economic growth. A statement by APPON on Sunday stated that the call was made at the 3rd edition of the Capacity Building Workshop organised...
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Stakeholders Advocate 40% Female Leadership in Banks

Industry leaders and policymakers in Nigeria’s financial sector have called for a definitive shift from equality to equity, setting a strategic gaze on a 40 per cent leadership benchmark for women to ensure global competitiveness. The call was the centrepiece of the 2026 Annual Women’s Marquee Event organised by the Association of Professional Women Bankers,...
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PiggyVest marks decade with N3tn payout to users

PiggyVest, the pioneer of digital savings and investments in Nigeria, has officially crossed N3tn in total payouts to its users. The announcement coincides with the company’s tenth anniversary, marking a decade of transforming the financial habits of millions. Since its inception in 2016, PiggyVest has evolved from a simple automated savings app into a comprehensive...
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Dangote Hikes Petrol Price to N1,275, Diesel to N1,950

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry price of petrol and diesel, further tightening pressure on consumers and businesses across Nigeria. A top official at the refinery, who confirmed the development to our correspondent on Tuesday night, said the facility adjusted its pricing in response to prevailing international crude oil benchmarks and market...
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FG Plans Mass Savings Scheme to Cut Government Borrowing

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a mass savings scheme aimed at reducing reliance on borrowing and expanding domestic investment, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. Edun disclosed this during a panel session on Tuesday, at the launch of the latest Nigeria Development Update by...
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