The Federal Government says it has successfully reduced electricity subsidies by 35% following a new electricity tariff hike that was introduced last year for high-power consumers. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, …
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UAE’s Africa push prompts cautious optimism
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now become the biggest foreign investor in Africa’s new business projects, with a total commitment of $110 billion between 2019 and 2023. Out of …
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The South African green investor who took on Trump – and won
South African businesswoman, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, is fast becoming a big name in the renewable energy world, both in Africa and around the globe. Born and raised in a small village …
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Turkey’s Top Oil Refiner Buys Nigerian Crude, Giving Boost to Nigeria’s Revenue Plan
Nigeria’s oil revenue is set for a boost as Turkey’s biggest oil refining company, Tupras, has placed new orders for Nigerian crude oil expected to arrive between March and April …
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Dangote Refinery Price Strategy Sparks New Fuel Import Wave in Nigeria
The recent pricing strategy of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has come under the spotlight, as industry analysts reveal that its pricing model is now encouraging fresh importation of petrol into Nigeria. …
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Fitch: Banks Can Withstand Windfall Tax, Despite Rising Economic Pressures
Global credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has expressed confidence in the resilience of Nigerian banks, stating that their strong profitability will cushion the impact of the recently imposed windfall tax …
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Power Minister Says FG Will Pay N2tn Out of N4tn Debt to Gencos Before 2025 Ends
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government plans to pay N2 trillion out of the N4 trillion it is owing to electricity generation companies (Gencos) before …
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Over $5bn Invested in Gas Sector Within One Year – NGA President
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, has revealed that more than $5 billion has been pumped into Nigeria’s gas sector in the last one year. …
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Agbakoba: Over-Concentration of Power is Nigeria’s Biggest Challenge to Economic Growth
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a respected lawyer and former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), has warned that Nigeria’s over-centralised governance structure is preventing the country from reaching its full …
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Nigeria’s Walcot Group wins three oil blocks in Angola
Walcot Group, a well-known Nigerian energy company, has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with the Angolan National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG). The signing took place last …