18 h. ago Dangote and the Nigeria refinery revolution: Beyond the monopoly myths

When the Dangote Refinery began operations just over a year ago, Nigerians saw it as the dawn of a new industrial age. After four decades of dependence on imported petroleum products, fuel subsidies, and the inefficiencies of state-owned refineries, the privately built $20 billion complex symbolized hope. Yet instead of celebration, the refinery has found […]

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46 h. ago Customs intercepts petroleum products, drugs, other items worth N112m in Adamawa, Taraba

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has recorded a major breakthrough in its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting petroleum products and other contraband items valued at over N112 million within two months. The Area Comptroller, Bashir Garuba, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Customs House, Yola, Adamawa State, while presenting the command’s performance […]

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52 h. ago ‘Give Tinubu Time, He’ll Tax the Air We Breathe,’ Says SDP’s Adebayo

The SDP 2023 presidential candidate criticised Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on refined petroleum products and described it as an “anti-people decision.” The post ‘Give Tinubu Time, He’ll Tax the Air We Breathe,’ Says SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago CBN clarifies $1.26bn forex data, denies direct allocation to oil marketers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted media reports suggesting it disbursed US$1.259 billion to major oil operators for the importation of refined petroleum products

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4 d. ago PTML Customs intercepts N200m unregistered drugs, nearly matches 2024 revenue in 9 months

The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted two containers of unregistered pharmaceutical products read more PTML Customs intercepts N200m unregistered drugs, nearly matches 2024 revenue in 9 months

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5 d. ago Stakeholders Urge FG To Boost Local Cooking Gas Output, Stabilise Prices

Oil and gas sector stakeholders have urged the federal government to boost local Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and processing capacity to curb rising cooking gas prices and stabilise domestic supply. The stakeholders, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, said increased investment in local plants, […]

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6 d. ago Customs intercepts hard drugs worth N562m in Lagos, hands over to NDLEA

According to Comptroller Shuaibu, the interception took place at about 1700 hours on the 17th of October, 2025, when a patrol team, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended

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8 d. ago Customs intercepts imported vehicles containing N5.3bn illicit drugs at Tin

The total street value of the illicit drugs seized from both operations is estimated at ₦5.304 billion...

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1 week ago Army Arrests 28 Suspected Oil Thieves, Recovers 290,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude

Troops of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have arrested 28 suspected oil thieves and recovered over 290,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in ongoing anti-crude oil theft operations across the Niger Delta. The Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed in […] The post Army Arrests 28 Suspected Oil Thieves, Recovers 290,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Over 650 ships lift oil from Dangote Refinery to global market under one year, says management

The management of Dangote Refinery has disclosed that over 650 international ships have lifted petroleum products from the refinery in read more Over 650 ships lift oil from Dangote Refinery to global market under one year, says management

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2 w. ago Motorists jubilate as Customs sells intercepted petrol at N600/litre in Ibadan

 “Before now, we used to buy fuel at N870 to N875. This N600 price is a big help,” he said.

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2 w. ago Customs Seize ₦112.5m Worth Of Petrol, Donkey Skins, Expired Tramadol, Foreign Soaps In Adamawa, Taraba

The Adamawa and Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted petroleum products, donkey skins, expired Tramadol capsules, and foreign soaps valued at over ₦112.5 million in renewed efforts to curb smuggling along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon. Speaking during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Yola on Wednesday, the Comptroller […] The post Customs Seize ₦112.5m Worth Of Petrol, Donkey Skins, Expired Tramadol, Foreign Soaps In Adamawa, Taraba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Govt Warns Cooking Gas Distributors Against Hoarding, Price Hike

  The federal government has issued a strong warning to cooking gas distributors against hoarding and hiking  prices amid rising consumer concerns over scarcity and cost. The government also ordered intensified monitoring of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) depots across the country to prevent product hoarding and other sharp practices, as the retail price continues to […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi Customs Foils Smuggling, Confiscate Goods Valued At Over ₦109m

The Kebbi State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband goods valued at over ₦109.6 million within three weeks. The seizures were part of intensified operations aimed at curbing smuggling and protecting the economy in the North-West region. The Area Comptroller, Mahmoud Ibrahim, made this known during a press briefing on […] The post Kebbi Customs Foils Smuggling, Confiscate Goods Valued At Over ₦109m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Customs Seme Command Seizes N1.99bn Worth Of Contraband Along Lagos–Abidjan Corridor

The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, on Thursday announced the seizure of a range of contraband items, including illicit drugs and expired flour from Egypt, valued at N1.99 billion, between September 1 and October 9, 2025, along the Lagos–Abidjan trade corridor. During his first press briefing at the Seme Border command, Customs Area Controller […] The post Customs Seme Command Seizes N1.99bn Worth Of Contraband Along Lagos–Abidjan Corridor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Customs Intercept Trucks Of Expired Flour Worth N1.2bn At Lagos Border

  The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday the interception of five trucks loaded with expired bags of flour smuggled into the country from Egypt. Displaying the expired flours at a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Adewale Adenuga stated that […]

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3 w. ago Customs intercepts N1.99bn hard drugs, expired flour from Egypt at Seme border

By Steve Agbota The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted N1.99 billion smuggled illicit drugs and expired flour from Egypt along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor between September 1 and October 9. Speaking during his maiden media briefing at the Command Headquarters in Seme Border, the Customs Area Controller, Wale Adenuga, said […] The post Customs intercepts N1.99bn hard drugs, expired flour from Egypt at Seme border appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kebbi Customs Seizes 35,725 Ltrs Of PMS, Contraband Worth ₦109.5m

The Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 35,725 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other prohibited items, as part of renewed efforts to clamp down on cross-border smuggling. According to the customs command, the intercepted items are valued at over ₦109.5 million. Comptroller Mahmoud Ibrahim, the Area Controller, made […] The post Kebbi Customs Seizes 35,725 Ltrs Of PMS, Contraband Worth ₦109.5m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Customs Intercept 8 Trucks Of Smuggled Rice, Petrol, Others Worth N1.2bn

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, has intensified its anti-smuggling operations across the South-West, intercepting contraband goods worth over N1.2 billion within six weeks. The seizures include eight trucks fully laden with smuggled foreign parboiled rice, 11,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), cannabis sativa, 15 tokunbo […]

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3 w. ago Customs intercepts N1.18bn contraband goods in Oyo, Ondo, others

Tribune Online Customs intercepts N1.18bn contraband goods in Oyo, Ondo, others Four suspects were arrested in connection with the seizures and would be handed over to the relevant agencies for investigation and prosecution... Customs intercepts N1.18bn contraband goods in Oyo, Ondo, others Tribune Online

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