Nigeria has lost its position as Africa’s largest importer of refined petroleum products after the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery ramped up operations earlier this year. According to a new report by …
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Nigerians Defy Visa Hurdles as International Travel Projected to Earn More in 2025
Despite the tightening of visa requirements by countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and several Schengen states, industry experts predict that international travel from Nigeria will generate higher …
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Dangote Refinery Reduces Diesel Price Nationwide, Sells at N875 in Lagos
Dangote Refinery has again announced a cut in the price of its diesel, bringing further relief to Nigerians who have been grappling with high energy costs. In a statement issued …
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Union Investment Cuts Ties with TotalEnergies Over Human Rights Abuse Allegations in East Africa
A major European investment company, Union Investment, has removed French oil giant, TotalEnergies, from its sustainability funds after new accusations of human rights abuses surfaced concerning a massive oil project …
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UBA Emerges Nigeria’s Strongest Brand in 2024 Brand Finance Ranking
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has been named the strongest Nigerian brand in the 2024 Brand Finance ranking, moving up from 9th place last year to the top spot. …
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Dangote Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene from Lagos Plant
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has entered into a new partnership with Vinmar Group, a global petrochemicals distribution company, to take Dangote’s polypropylene products to international markets. This move comes …
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Experts Call for Bold Energy Decisions to Unlock Africa’s Gas and Renewable Potential
Energy leaders and policymakers at a recent high-level forum have called on African governments to make urgent and strategic decisions that can unlock the continent’s huge natural gas and renewable …
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Ex-SCGN President Olusegun Osunkeye Urges Ethical Corporate Leadership for Long-Term Legacy
Former President of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), Olusegun Osunkeye, has charged Nigerian corporate leaders to focus on ethical governance and long-term impact, rather than being fixated on …
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Custodian Investment Grows Profit by 133%, Pays ₦60.67bn Before Tax in 2024
Custodian Investment Plc has recorded a major profit jump, ending the 2024 financial year with a profit before tax of ₦60.67 billion. This marks a 133 per cent increase from …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …