47 h. ago We’ll ensure implementation of 5% user charge on petroleum products, assures lawmakers

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the full implementation of the 5 per cent user charge on petroleum products and diesel as stipulated under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act, 2007. The House emphasised that enforcing the provision remains a priority for the 10th Assembly as […] The post We’ll ensure implementation of 5% user charge on petroleum products, assures lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Federal Gov’t Approves 37 New Evacuation Routes To Curb Oil Theft

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the federal government has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of strategic efforts to combat oil theft and enhance production. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja, NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe, said protecting […]

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3 d. ago The federation’s fiscal fault line: How Nigeria’s VAT system rewards dependency and punishes productivity

In the grand theatre of Nigerian federalism, few performances are as revealing as the quarterly distribution of value-added tax revenues. read more The federation’s fiscal fault line: How Nigeria’s VAT system rewards dependency and punishes productivity

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3 d. ago SNEPCo, SNG paid $1.208bn royalties to Nigerian govt in 2024 —Manager

Tribune Online SNEPCo, SNG paid $1.208bn royalties to Nigerian govt in 2024 —Manager SHELL Nigeria Exploration and Production Company of Nigeria Ltd (SNEPCo), Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) paid combined royalties of $1.208 billion to the Nigerian government last year,” the Business Value Manager, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Chidi Nkazi, has disclosed. Besides, Nkazi stated that Shell is also investing in the future of Nigeria with the Final Investment […] SNEPCo, SNG paid $1.208bn royalties to Nigerian govt in 2024 —Manager Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tranos Begins Construction Of 800MW Solar Panel Plant To Boost Nigeria’s Energy Industry

Tranos, an indigenous engineering and manufacturing company, has begun laying the foundation for an 800-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing line, signalling a major advancement in the localisation of renewable energy production in Nigeria. The new manufacturing campus measuring about 157,440 square metres will include an 800-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing factory, signalling a […]

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4 d. ago Tonya Lawani Joins Dangote Group’s NASCON Board As Independent Director

NASCON Allied Industries Plc, a key subsidiary of the Dangote Group, has appointed seasoned corporate strategist and governance expert, Tonya Lawani, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board. The company, known for its leading role in salt refining and seasoning production in Nigeria, announced Lawani’s appointment as part of its commitment to enhancing corporate […]

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5 d. ago FG signs MoU to domesticate production of HIV antiretrovirals in Nigeria

Tribune Online FG signs MoU to domesticate production of HIV antiretrovirals in Nigeria The Chief Executive Officer of La Shipson Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Hon. Godiya Shipi, expressed enthusiasm about the project and thanked the DG of NBRDA for supporting the initiative. FG signs MoU to domesticate production of HIV antiretrovirals in Nigeria Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Our focus on Agric will help bridge the shortfall in Nigeria’s dairy production — Gov Dapo Abiodun

Tribune Online Our focus on Agric will help bridge the shortfall in Nigeria’s dairy production — Gov Dapo Abiodun In this interview, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State speaks on the special focus his administration is putting on agriculture in a bid to bridge the dairy production gap in the country, aside from the state’s strides in infrastructure and industrialisation. He declares that the following months would yield a greater Ogun State for the […] Our focus on Agric will help bridge the shortfall in Nigeria’s dairy production — Gov Dapo Abiodun Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Kano: 95 graduate in digital entrepreneurship, agricultural value chain production

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A total of 95 students in Kano State have graduated with diploma certificates in digital entrepreneurship and agricultural value chain production. The training, organised by the A.A. Zaura Foundation in partnership with the University of Sunderland and London Academy Business School, exposed the graduates to agricultural value chains and how to […] The post Kano: 95 graduate in digital entrepreneurship, agricultural value chain production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s GDP ratio — Siji Olamiju

Tribune Online Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s GDP ratio — Siji Olamiju The former Special Adviser on Public Health to former governor Adegboyega Oyetola and former APC candidate in the House of Representatives in Oriade Obokun Federal Constituency, Prof Olasiji Olamiju, popularly known as Akol, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio. Olamiju said this in a […] Tinubu’s tax reforms will improve Nigeria’s GDP ratio — Siji Olamiju Tribune Online

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9 d. ago NSDC removing impediments to sugar production in Nigeria — Bakrin

Tribune Online NSDC removing impediments to sugar production in Nigeria — Bakrin According to him, NSDC under his watch has emphasised robust, one-on-one, physical and virtual engagement with the NSDC removing impediments to sugar production in Nigeria — Bakrin Tribune Online

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9 d. ago AfDB projects Nigeria’s GDP growth to moderate to 3.2% in 2025

Tribune Online AfDB projects Nigeria’s GDP growth to moderate to 3.2% in 2025 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected Nigeria's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to moderate to 3.2 percent in 2025 and 3.1 percent in 2026, down from 3.4 percent in 2024, largely due to... AfDB projects Nigeria’s GDP growth to moderate to 3.2% in 2025 Tribune Online

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9 d. ago We’re removing impediments to sugar production, NSDC boss assures minister, operators

Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary/CEO, National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has briefed critical stakeholders on the progress made by the council read more We’re removing impediments to sugar production, NSDC boss assures minister, operators

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Q1 GDP data release delayed by over a month — Report

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Q1 GDP data release delayed by over a month — Report The release of Nigeria’s first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for 2025 has been delayed by 33 days beyond the country’s historical average, according to a new report by Intelpoint, a data and research firm under Techpoint Africa. Typically, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) releases Q1 GDP data around late May, averaging 53 days […] Nigeria’s Q1 GDP data release delayed by over a month — Report Tribune Online

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1 week ago Osun: 1,700 cocoa farmers secure TGI financial support to boost production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja No fewer than 1,700 cocoa farmers in 90 communities in Osun State have secured financial support from Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, to boost production. The Head of Sustainabity of TGI Group, Yosola Ononuga, in a statement yesterday, explained that the undisclosed funds was channeled through the Osun Financial Inclusion Drive […] The post Osun: 1,700 cocoa farmers secure TGI financial support to boost production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Heirs Energies, Renaissance Africa partner to boost petroleum production

Heirs Energies Limited and Renaissance Africa Energy Company are collaborating to deepen local oil and gas production. This deal was consummated during a courtesy visit by Osa Igiehon, CEO of Heirs Energies, to Renaissance’s leadership team, led by the Managing Director, Tony Attah. The meeting, which marked the first formal engagement between the two companies […] The post Heirs Energies, Renaissance Africa partner to boost petroleum production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Somotex opens new line for eco ACs as Nigeria cuts emissions

Somotex Nigeria Limited has launched a new production line in Lagos to manufacture air conditioners that use R-32 refrigerant, a read more Somotex opens new line for eco ACs as Nigeria cuts emissions

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1 week ago We’ll continue to unlock inactive, untapped energy assets to boost national oil production — Lokpobiri

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking inactive and untapped energy assets as a cornerstone of its strategy to boost national production. Speaking during a visit to TotalEnergies’ Headquarters in Paris and their Research Institute in Pau, France, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, said: […] The post We’ll continue to unlock inactive, untapped energy assets to boost national oil production — Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NCAA driving health productivity for staff through sporting activities — Director

Tribune Online NCAA driving health productivity for staff through sporting activities — Director The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the regulatory body of the aviation industry, is promoting a healthy and productive workforce by leveraging sporting activities. NCAA driving health productivity for staff through sporting activities — Director Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Retailers Warn Against Dangote Refinery’s Downstream Monopoly, Say Job Losses Loom

Petroleum products retail outlet owners have raised concerns over the potential monopolistic threat posed by Dangote Refinery’s forward integration strategy in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Speaking under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), the outlet owners warned that the refinery’s dominance could lead to widespread job losses and […]

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