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Nigeria Presidency Denies Forced Resignation of NNPCL CEO

By Ifunanya / August 3, 2025

The Nigerian presidency has dismissed claims that the nation’s top oil executive was coerced into resigning, following speculation about pressure […]

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Nasarawa Becomes 12th Nigerian State to Regulate Power Under 2023 Act

By Ifunanya / August 3, 2025

Nasarawa State has joined a growing list of Nigerian states assuming control of their electricity markets under a nationwide decentralization […]

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National Assembly Sensationalising NNPCL ₦210tn Probe – Energy Prof, Iledare • Channels Television

Nigeria’s NNPCL Audit Sparks Calls for Governance Reform, Transparency

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

A prominent energy expert has called for caution in assessing Nigeria’s state-owned oil company amid a multi-trillion-naira audit inquiry, stressing […]

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'Person wey bypass light worse pass kidnapper' - BEDC to Nigerian electricity users

BEDC Warns Electricity Theft Worse Than Kidnapping in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

A Nigerian power distribution firm has sparked sharp public discourse after likening electricity theft to kidnapping in severity, framing the […]

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National Assembly Sensationalising NNPCL ₦210tn Probe – Energy Prof, Iledare • Channels Television

NNPCL ₦210T Audit: Expert Insights on Refinery Reforms and Transparency

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Amid scrutiny over a staggering ₦210 trillion audit involving Nigeria’s state-owned oil giant, energy experts are urging nuanced dialogue to […]

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BREAKING: Nigerian filling stations increase fuel price

Nigerian Petrol Prices Surge as Dangote Refinery, Depots Hike Ex-Depot Rates

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Nigerian motorists are grappling with a sharp rise in petrol prices following adjustments to wholesale fuel rates by the country’s […]

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Dangote Refinery reduces fuel price as petrol marketers hold emergency meeting

NOGASA Urges Tinubu to Halt Dangote Fuel Distribution Over Job Loss Fears

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

A major Nigerian industry group has called for government intervention to halt a controversial fuel distribution strategy by Africa’s largest […]

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Heathrow Unveils £49bn Expansion Plan For Third Runway • Channels Television

Heathrow’s £49B Expansion: Third Runway to Serve 150M Passengers Annually

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

London’s Heathrow Airport has announced a £49 billion ($65 billion) expansion plan, featuring a long-debated third runway, following years of […]

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Dangote Refinery appoints new CEO David Bird

Dangote Refinery Names David Bird CEO for $20B Expansion Push

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, one of Africa’s largest oil refining projects, has appointed David Bird, former CEO of Oman’s Duqm Refinery, […]

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Senegal To Raise $10bn By 2028 To Avert Debt Crisis • Channels Television

Senegal Unveils $10B Debt Plan with Tax Hikes, Energy Reforms

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Senegal has announced a three-year fiscal overhaul aiming to raise nearly $10 billion to address a mounting debt crisis, with […]

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Russia’s rich grow richer — RT Business News

Russian Tycoons Gain $20B in H1 2025 as Commodities Drive Wealth Surge

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Russia’s wealthiest individuals saw their combined fortunes grow by $20.4 billion during the first half of 2025, fueled largely by […]

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Naira depreciates against dollar across official, black markets after Easter holidays

Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar in August 2025 FX Markets

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Against a backdrop of mixed economic signals, Nigeria’s currency held steady against the U.S. dollar across both formal and informal […]

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Task Force Busts Oil Black Marketers In Oyo • Channels Television

Oyo Task Force Busts Diesel Black Market on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Authorities in southwest Nigeria’s Oyo State have dismantled an illegal diesel operation along a major highway, arresting 16 individuals and […]

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$500m disbursed for Nigerian energy transition — AfDB

AfDB Disburses Funds to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Transition

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has received a significant financial boost towards its energy transition efforts. The African Development Bank […]

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South Africa

Ramaphosa: South Africa Negotiates to Avoid US Tariffs

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

South Africa scrambled for a trade lifeline as U.S. tariffs loom President Cyril Ramaphosa is leveraging a week-long respite in […]

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Tinubu describes coalition as 'political IDPs'

Sabotage Alert: Powerful Individuals Target NNPCL; Tinubu Urged to Act

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Oil Firm Sabotage Plot Alleged, Nigerian Admin Urged to Intervene A plot aimed at undermining the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]

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ExxonMobil Reports 23.4% Drop In Profits On Lower Crude Prices • Channels Television

Exxon Q2 Profits Drop, Shares Rise

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

ExxonMobil Profits Drop Amidst Lower Crude Prices; Company Bullish on Growth Projects Oil and gas behemoth ExxonMobil announced a decline […]

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Eurozone Inflation Unchanged At 2% In July • Channels Television

Eurozone Inflation Unchanged at 2.0%

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

EUROZONE INFLATION STEADY IN JULY AT 2.0% In a surprise development, Eurozone inflation remained stable in July, official data from […]

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GTCO Completes GDR Delisting From London Stock Exchange • Channels Television

GTCO Delists GDRs, Dual-Lists on LSE

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Holding Company Completes London Listing Transition In a strategic shift aimed at simplifying its capital structure and […]

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CBN clarifies mass redeployment of staff

CBN Clarifies Staff Redeployment: Not Politically Motivated

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Central Bank of Nigeria Dispels Political Motives Behind Staff Redeployment The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has firmly refuted suggestions […]

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