The Kebbi State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with First Bank Nigeria Plc. to boost industrialisation, mining, and infrastructure development in the state as part of its broader …
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FG Launches Reform Plan, Deploys Special Teams to Underperforming Discos
The Federal Government has begun a pilot programme to restructure underperforming electricity distribution companies (Discos) in a bid to overhaul Nigeria’s struggling power distribution sector. This marks the most decisive …
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Nigeria’s Leasing Sector Grew by 23% in 2024, Hits N5.17tn – ELAN
Nigeria’s leasing industry recorded a strong growth of 23.2 per cent in 2024, pushing the value of outstanding leases to N5.17 trillion, up from N4.19 trillion in 2023. This was …
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Nigeria Records Fastest Economic Growth in 10 Years, Says World Bank, But Inflation Still a Big Problem
The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest rate in almost 10 years in 2024, driven by strong performance in the fourth quarter and better management …
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Dangote Refinery, Marketers Clash Over Local Fuel Supply Claims
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims made by oil marketers that the refinery cannot meet Nigeria’s local fuel demand. Officials of the refinery told our correspondent that …
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Rainoil Gas Opens New LPG Plant in Ore, Ondo State to Boost Clean Cooking Access
Rainoil Gas Limited, one of Nigeria’s fast-growing players in the downstream energy sector, has expanded its footprint with the commissioning of a new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Ore, …
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Seplat Energy Boosts Production in Q1 2025, Hits 131,561 Barrels Daily, Reports $306.5m Operational Cash Flow
Seplat Energy has recorded a major leap in its hydrocarbon production, with average daily output reaching 131,561 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) in the first quarter of 2025. …
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Gencos Urge President Tinubu to Fast-Track Meeting on N4.7tn Power Sector Debt
Electricity generation companies (Gencos) in Nigeria are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently fix a date for the long-awaited meeting over the rising debt crisis in the power …
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Axxela Retains EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2025, Reinforces Leadership in Sustainable Business
Axxela Limited, a leading player in the gas and power sector across sub-Saharan Africa, has once again secured the prestigious Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. The company …
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African Markets Update: Key Events and Economic Signals
African markets are navigating a busy day of economic indicators, political developments, and global trends on Thursday, May 8, 2025. From court decisions in Côte d’Ivoire to monetary policy announcements …