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Marketers reduce petrol price to N915/litre in Abuja

Some independent petroleum marketers in the Federal Capital Territory have slashed the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, to N915 per litre, down from N930, amid sliding global crude oil prices and improving supply conditions. A survey conducted by The PUNCH on Tuesday revealed that two A.Y.M Shafa stations along Airport...
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Abiodun honoured for SMEs support, growth in Ogun

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been honoured with the prestigious award of 2025 Best Governor in Enterprise and Investment Promotion at the 5th SME Business Awards. The recognition, according to a statement on Tuesday, “celebrates Gov Abiodun’s administration’s steadfast commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, supporting small businesses, and driving inclusive economic growth across the state”....
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Tinubu authorised Mustapha’s reappointment as DG – NBRDA

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has clarified that the renewal of Prof Abdullahi Mustapha’s appointment as Director-General was officially endorsed by President Bola Tinubu and is in line with the provisions of Nigerian law. It disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday by the Press Secretary to the DG, NBRDA, Toyin Omozuwa. NBRDA...
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NDPC unveils data protection virtual academy

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has officially unveiled the Data Protection Virtual Academy, a pioneering initiative designed to promote digital security across both the public and private sectors. The launch took place during the opening ceremony of the 8th Edition of the Network of Data Protection Authorities Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja on...
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ARCON intensifies crackdown on deceptive adverts

Nigeria’s Advertising Regulatory Council has intensified its crackdown on deceptive advertising, vowing to protect consumers from misleading campaigns following a Federal High Court ruling in Lagos reaffirming its regulatory authority. The announcement, detailed in a statement by Director-General Dr Olalekan Fadolapo on Tuesday, highlighted the agency’s commitment to ensuring ethical advertising across all platforms. The...
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Nigerian airlines, others record low cargo demand

Data on global air cargo markets has revealed that the African continent recorded the lowest cargo demand in March 2025, with a 13.4 per cent year-on-year decrease in demand. The International Air Transport Association’s data released for March 2025 indicated that Nigerian airlines, as well as those on the African continent, recorded low cargo during...
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Renaissance confirms oil leak, halts output

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited disclosed on Tuesday that it has halted oil shipments via its Okordia-Rumuekpe pipeline in the coastal Rivers State following a spill. The pipeline, which transports crude oil south to the Rumuekpe manifold for export via the Bonny terminal, experienced the spill in the early hours of Monday in the Ikata...
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NGX sustains bullish trend as investors earn N1.05tn

The Nigerian Exchange Limited sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, as investors gained a total of N1.05tn following renewed buy interest in blue-chip stocks across major sectors. At the close of trading, the All-Share Index rose by 1,662.60 points, representing a 1.56 per cent increase to settle at 108,361.10 points, compared to the previous day’s...
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