40 m. ago BREAKING: Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price To N835 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol from N865 to N835 per litre. The price slash came after the recent decline in global crude oil prices, which have dropped to $64 per barrel from over $70 per barrel in recent weeks. […]

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2 h. ago NELFUND: NANS condemns withholding of student loans, threatens protests

The National Association of Nigerian Students has voiced concern over the alleged non-disbursement of student loans by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, despite claims that funds have already been released. PUNCH online reports that an investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, Read More

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4 h. ago Institutions risk legal action hiding student loan disbursement information — NELFund

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned that tertiary institutions that fail to inform students of loan disbursements made read more Institutions risk legal action hiding student loan disbursement information — NELFund

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4 h. ago Minister orders immediate processing of CVFF disbursement after 20

Marine notice released By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,  Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence the process that will lead to the long-awaited disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). The fund has suffered over two decades of administrative stagnation and the […] The post Minister orders immediate processing of CVFF disbursement after 20-year delay appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FAAC Disbursement To FG, States, LGAs Drops To N1.578trn In March

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, states, and local government areas (LGAs) from the March 2025 revenues, marking a decline from previous months. The March disbursement, was about N25 billion lower than the N1.678 trillion shared for February 2025, representing a decrease of approximately […]

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8 h. ago After two decades, Nigeria moves to disburse cabotage fund in push for indigenous shipping

Adegboyega Oyetola, the minister of marine and blue economy, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to read more After two decades, Nigeria moves to disburse cabotage fund in push for indigenous shipping

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11 h. ago Emergency rule: Reps panel awaits briefing on Rivers assignment

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate, The PUNCH has gathered. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after Read More

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12 h. ago Federation Account allocation falls third straight month to N1.57tn

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has reported a further decline in monthly disbursements to the Federal Government, states, and local government councils, with a total of N1.578tn shared as March 2025 revenue. This marks the third consecutive monthly drop in allocations this year, following N1.678tn shared in February and N1.703tn in January. This was disclosed Read More

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12 h. ago PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that imports of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria have dropped sharply by about 30 million litres per day over the past eight months, falling from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, representing […] The post PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported a 67% drop in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports, from 44.6 million litres daily in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, a reduction of about 30 million litres. NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, speaking at the sixth Meet-the-Press briefing […] The post Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025

Nigeria’s inflation crisis deepened in March 2025 as the headline inflation rate jumped to 24.23%, from 23.18% recorded in February. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development reflects a 1.05% increase that further squeezes households battling with soaring living costs. In a report on Tuesday by Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, disclosed that on a month-on-month basis, […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Jumps From 23.18% To 24.23% In March 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March

Oyo, Kaduna, Kebbi worst hit By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s cost of living crisis worsened in March 2025 as food inflation surged to 21.79 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. In a report released today, the NBS said the inflation is caused by the hike in price of essential staples […] The post Nigeria’s economic crisis worsens as food inflation soars to 21.79% in March -NBS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago BREAKING: Oyetola orders NIMASA to commence process of CVFF disbursement

By Steve Agbota In a landmark move poised to reshape Nigeria’s maritime landscape, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to commence the process that will lead to the long-awaited disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF).  This directive marks a […] The post BREAKING: Oyetola orders NIMASA to commence process of CVFF disbursement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Nigeria’s inflation increases unexpectedly to 24.23% in March 

Nigeria’s inflation surged to 24.23 percent in March, against analyst expectations.   Details later… read more Nigeria’s inflation increases unexpectedly to 24.23% in March 

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24 h. ago PMS imports drop by 30 million litres in eight months — NMDPRA

Imports of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) have plunged from 44.6 million litres a day in August 2024 to 14.7 ML by 13 April 2025—a fall of roughly 30 ML, or 67 per cent, according to the latest Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority supply tracker. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Tuesday during the sixth edition of the Meet-the-Press Read More

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28 h. ago “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment remains one of the most deeply entrenched and underreported issues in Nigeria. A recent poll, BusinessDay’s March 2025 read more “We do not feel protected”, Nigerian women speak out on the broken system failing victims of sexual harassment

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36 h. ago IPMAN warns against losses as SGR sells petrol at N899/litre

As the Federal Government ordered the return of the naira-for-crude policy, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has warned marketers and importers against the losses that may follow any sudden price cut. This is even as an independent marketer, SGR dropped the price of premium motor spirit to N899 per litre across its filling Read More

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37 h. ago Court orders Navy to recognise disengaged officer as Vice Admiral

The National Industrial Court has ordered the Nigerian Navy to accord Navy Captain Dada Labinjo all the rights, benefits and privileges of a retired Vice-Admiral of the Nigerian Navy effective April 12, 2017. Justice Ikechi Nweneka of the NICN delivered this judgment on March 24 in a suit no NICN/LA/67/2023 between Labinjo (claimant) and The Read More

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37 h. ago Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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