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NNPCL raises petrol pump price to N950/litre

After initial hesitation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja. The new price regime, effective from April 2, 2025, represents an increase of N65 from the previous price of N860 per litre in...
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RMB promotes investment opportunities via roadshows

Corporate and investment bank in Africa, Rand Merchant Bank, conducted a series of high-level meetings in Abuja as part of its West Africa investor roadshow. According to a statement from the investment bank on Tuesday, these meetings involved institutional investors, asset managers, and senior government officials, focusing on Nigeria’s macroeconomic landscape and investment prospects. Investment...
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Net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 – CBN

Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves rose significantly to $23.11bn at the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a press statement on Tuesday, the apex bank noted that this represents a significant jump from $3.99bn recorded at the end of 2023, $8.19bn in...
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Dollar squeeze forces Nigerians to explore alternative migration routes

Nigeria’s foreign exchange impasse is reshaping migration patterns, with many aspiring emigrants reconsidering moves to traditional tier-one countries like the US, UK, and Canada. As migration costs soar and visa regulations tighten, alternative destinations in Europe—such as Portugal, Finland, Hungary and Sweden—are gaining appeal due to lower visa requirements, a cheaper cost of living, and...
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Air Peace prioritises London routes expansion

Air Peace has put its plans for U.S. routes on hold as it focuses on expanding and strengthening its operations on the London route. Speaking on the airline’s current strategy, Head of Corporate Communications Ejike Ndiulo emphasised the importance of consolidating gains on these routes before expanding further. “What we are working on now is...
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Passenger demand grows 6.7% in Africa – IATA

The International Air Transport Association has said African airlines saw a 6.7 per cent year-on-year increase in demand in February 2025 when compared to the same period in 2024. IATA also said that global total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres, grew by 2.6 per cent compared to February 2024, while total capacity, measured in...
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Green Africa buys aircraft after alleged planes seizure

Barely 24 hours after Green Africa was grounded following the retrieval of all its three aircraft by its lessor, ACIA Aero Leasing, the airline, in collaboration with Access Bank, has procured an aircraft. The airline made this known through a statement signed by its media officer, Omolara Kehinde, and made available to our correspondent on...
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LOXEA introduces electric vehicles to Nigerian market

LOXEA Nigeria, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility, has introduced electric vehicles to the Nigerian market, marking a significant milestone in the country’s move towards sustainable mobility. The introduction of electric vehicles by Build Your Dreams auto company is projected to position LOXEA at the forefront of promoting innovative electric vehicle solutions across Africa. This was...
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