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Boko Haram · Nigeria

Kidnapped Nigerian Priest Who Served in Alaska Has Been Released by Boko Haram, Fairbanks Diocese Says

60% Right coverage: 10 sources

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Bola Tinubu · Nigeria

Africa: Nigeria Ranks Africa's Fourth Largest Economy Despite Rebasing

71% Left coverage: 7 sources

Despite the rebasing of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Production (GDP), the country still retains its position as the fourth largest economy in terms of Nominal terms.See the Story

Climate Change · Abuja

Africa Losing $90bn Annually to Imported Substandard Fuel

Coverage: 5 sources

The President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has stated that Africa loses $90 billion annually to importation of substandard petrol fuel due to lack of refineries in the continent.See the Story

NERC Rejects Enugu Regulator's Electricity Tariff Reduction, Reveals Next Action Plan

Coverage: 2 sources

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission over the latter's controversial Multi-Year TariffAfrica · Enugu See the Story

Reps Set to Probe Maintenance, Failures of Nigeria's Refineries

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The lawmakers said the investigation aims to uncover the reasons behind the persistent underperformance of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, despite substantial investments and public assurances of operational readiness.Oil and Gas Sector · Nigeria See the Story

NNPC Ltd Dismantling Bottlenecks To Self-Sufficient Refining Sector In Africa – Ojulari

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to dismantling structural bottlenecks towards laying a solid foundation for a self-sufficient refining ecosystem in Africa. Ojulari disclosed this while delivering a keynote address titled, “Building an African Refinery Hub”, at the Global Community Insights Conference on the West Africa Refined Fuel Market, which held at the Transcor…Abuja · Abuja Read Article

Heirs Insurance Reports 200% Growth in Digital Revenue, Signals Shift in Customer Behavior

By LOVETH AZODO, Lagos Heirs Insurance Group has recorded a remarkable 200% increase in digital revenue, underscoring a significant shift in consumer behavior toward digital insurance services in …Lagos, Lagos · Lagos Read Article

NIMC Achieves Over 172.67 Million SIM-NIN Linkage, Set To Unveil General Multipurpose Card

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has achieved over 172.67 million SIM-NIN linkage as at May, 2025 just as total enrollment stands at over 122 million as at last month, July 2025. Already, the Commission is almost set to launch in October, 2025, a new General Multipurpose Card (GMPC) which “will provide seamless access to government services, financial platforms, health insurance, and other digital ecosystems.” The NIMC Director…Abuja · Abuja See the Story

Young Nigerians to Compete for ₦200,000 in SanlamAllianz Essay and Storytelling Competition

By LOVETH AZODO, Lagos In a bid to nurture creativity and build financial confidence among young Nigerians, SanlamAllianz Nigeria has launched a nationwide essay and storytelling competition for …Lagos, Lagos · Lagos Read Article

Sovereign Trust Insurance Grows Profit After Tax to ₦2.3 Billion in 2024

By LOVETH AZODO, Lagos Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has reported a profit after tax of ₦2.3 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, representing a 79% increase from the ₦1.2 billio…Taxes · Lagos Read Article

Dangote Urges African Leaders To Protect Local Industries From Unfair Competition

…Bemoans dumping of adulterated fuel into Africa President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has appealed to African leaders to take deliberate steps—just as the U.S., Canada, and the EU have done—to protect domestic producers from unfair competition, for the continent to experience real growth and development. Speaking during the ongoing West African Refined Fuel Conference held in Abuja, Dangote said “…to m…European Union · Abuja Read Article

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