Afreximbank Unveils $10bn Plan To Stabilise Economies Amid Gulf Crisis

      The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $10bn Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) aimed at protecting African and Caribbean economies from severe economic disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The initiative is designed to provide urgent financial support, stabilise critical imports, and […]

Middle East Crisis: World Bank Warns Of Prolonged Economic Strain

  The World Bank Group has raised concerns over mounting economic pressures stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, warning that prolonged instability could significantly disrupt global markets and undermine growth in emerging economies.   The institution said in a statement that it is actively engaging with affected […]

Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals clarifies Media Speculation On IPO

    Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (“DPRP” or the “Enterprise”) has noted with concern the recent circulation of unauthorised information across various media and social platforms regarding a potential Initial Public Offering (“IPO”).   DPRP further notes that several online platforms and unofficial sources have published unverified, and in […]

Otedola’s Naira Forecast Achievable With Policy Discipline, Higher Oil Output — Experts

    Financial and energy experts have said billionaire investor Femi Otedola’s projection that the naira could appreciate to below N1,000 per dollar is achievable, but only if Nigeria sustains higher crude oil production and enforces disciplined fiscal and monetary policies.   The analysts, reacting to Otedola’s optimism following the […]

Dangote Refinery Links Stable Petrol Supply To Economic, Currency Stability …Hits Over 50m Litres Daily Supply, Targets Full Market Coverage

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery Plc has assured Nigerians of a sustained end to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) scarcity, declaring that the country has entered a new phase of fuel abundance driven by domestic refining, stable pricing and large-scale supply. The assurance was given on Wednesday in Lagos by the newly […]

Oil Theft, Sabotage Cost Nigeria $3.3bn in Two Years — NEITI …Agency Urges Open Data, Stronger Institutions as ₦1.5trn Still Owed to Federation

Nigeria lost about 13.5 million barrels of crude oil valued at $3.3bn to theft and pipeline vandalism between 2023 and 2024, according to the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The agency described the losses as a major blow to public revenue, stressing that the amount could have funded a […]

PENGASSAN Warns of Possible Escalation if Dangote Fails to Honour Agreements …Says Will Use “Every Instrument” to Defend Members

    The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned that it will not hesitate to escalate actions if Dangote Refinery fails to honour commitments reached with the Federal Government in resolving recent disputes over the termination of workers.   The union, which suspended its […]

PENGASSAN Strike: Economist Warns of Investor Concerns, Urges Attention to Low-Income Oil Workers

  An economist, Kelvin Emmanuel, has criticised the ongoing strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), warning that the industrial dispute with the Dangote Refinery could undermine investor confidence in Nigeria. He also called on labour unions to shift greater focus toward the plight […]