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Nigerian Travel Agents Decry Losses from Mideast Crisis

The President of the National Association of Travel Agents of Nigeria, Yinka Folami, has raised concerns over the growing impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on the operations and revenues of travel agencies in Nigeria, warning that the crisis is already taking a heavy toll on the sector. Speaking during a press conference held to usher...
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UNIDO, China partner to expand Nigeria hydropower capacity

In a fresh push to tackle Nigeria’s electricity deficit and accelerate rural development, the Federal Government on Monday partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and the Chinese government to launch a Small Hydropower Centre of Excellence in Abuja. The initiative, funded by the China International Development Cooperation Agency, is designed to expand renewable...
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Afreximbank provides $2.5bn Dangote Refinery loan

The African Export-Import Bank has underwritten $2.5bn out of a $4bn senior syndicated term loan for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The move was aimed at strengthening the refinery’s financial position and supporting its long-term growth. In a statement issued on Tuesday and posted on its website, the bank said it acted as a co-Mandated...
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Nigeria gas price rises to $2.18/MMBtu effective 2026

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Tuesday announced an increase in the Domestic Base Price of natural gas to $2.18 per MMBtu, effective April 1, 2026. The new price represents a marginal rise from the 2025 rate of $2.13/MMBtu for power generation companies. The adjustment reflects an increase of five cents, equivalent...
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NUPRC reforms lead to record gas output in Nigeria

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Nigeria Ltd has credited ongoing regulatory reforms by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for its recent surge in production, announcing a record 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas output. The indigenous energy firm said the milestone reflects a broader turnaround in Nigeria’s upstream sector, driven by improved regulatory clarity and...
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Adelabu denies resignation rumours, calls it fake news

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied reports suggesting he has resigned from office, describing the claims as false and misleading amid growing political speculation over his future. The rebuttal comes at a time of heightened uncertainty following a Federal Government directive requiring political appointees with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to step...
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Disco Blames Energy Theft for Anambra’s Poor Power Supply

FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, in charge of electricity distribution in Anambra State, has decried high cases of electricity theft across the state, adding that the development is majorly contributing to poor power supply across the state. The Managing Director, FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company, Okechukwu Okafor, disclosed this during a two-day interactive town hall engagement...
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CBN sets tough cybersecurity timeline for Nigerian banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to complete a mandatory cybersecurity self-assessment within three weeks as part of efforts to strengthen resilience across the financial system. In a letter dated March 30, 2026, and published on its website on Tuesday, the apex bank said, “Institutions are required to submit their completed CSAT within...
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