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Dangote Plans 650,000bpd Refinery Expansion in East Africa

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to build another 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa, signalling an ambitious expansion of his refining footprint beyond Nigeria as the continent seeks to cut reliance on imported fuel. Dangote disclosed this during a presidential panel at the Africa We Build Summit, organised by Africa Finance Corporation,...
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NLNG’s Nigeria Prize for Literature Enters Adjudication

The 2026 edition of NLNG’s Nigeria Prize for Literature has entered the adjudication stage following the formal handover of 223 entries to the Advisory Board and panel of judges in Lagos. The entries, received by NLNG, were presented on Monday, marking the commencement of the selection process for this year’s prize, which focuses on poetry....
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Nigerian Refiners Decry Crude Diversion, Warn of Low Capacit

Local refiners under the umbrella of the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria have raised concerns over the diversion of crude oil allocated for domestic refining, warning that inconsistent deliveries are undermining plant utilisation, financing, and Nigeria’s energy security. The CORAN Board of Trustees Chairman, Emmanuel Ihenacho, stated this during a courtesy visit to...
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Adelabu Proposes Coordinating Energy Minister on Exit

The outgoing Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has proposed the creation of a Coordinating Minister for Energy’s office to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas and related sectors as he formally tendered his resignation. The development was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to Adelabu on Strategic Communications and...
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Oyedele assures investors on Nigeria economic reforms

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday, assured investors that the Federal Government would not reverse its ongoing economic reforms, insisting that policy consistency would remain central to Nigeria’s economic management. The position was contained in a press statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations...
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BRIT Properties Rebrands as BRIT Holdings for Diversificatio

BRIT Properties Nigeria Limited has marked its 16th anniversary with a bold strategic pivot, rebranding as BRIT Holdings to reflect its transition into a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning agriculture, education, and finance. Speaking at a press conference to commemorate the milestone at the company’s Lagos headquarters, the Group Managing Director, Bright Chimezie, noted that...
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Providus Bank opens new branch to support local enterprise

Providus Bank Plc has commissioned a new branch in Ado-Ekiti, marking another step in its expansion across key growth markets in Nigeria. The bank said in a statement on Thursday that, having met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation requirement since January 2025, Providus Bank is now focused on expanding its footprint to support local...
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Customer Urges Wider Insurance Uptake in Nigeria

A customer of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Abdelhamid Abdelrahman of RAP Building Solutions Ltd, has called on Nigerians to reconsider their stance on insurance, citing his seamless claims experience as evidence of the industry’s reliability. Speaking in Lagos on Wednesday, Abdelrahman noted that despite widespread scepticism in the country, partnering with a dependable provider ensures...
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