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Petrol retailers back NMDPRA on import license policy to drive down pump prices of product

Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has thrown its weight behind last month’s decision by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to issue import licences to six marketers. The group noted that increased competition among…

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Banks, customers lose N134bn to fraudsters in 6yrs – CBN

Nigerian banks and their customers lost a combined total of N134.48 billion to fraud related activities between 2020 and 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN data which is contained in the newly-released Nigeria Payments System Vision…

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Petrol importation jumps by 59.5% in May, despite higher local output — NMDPRA

Despite issuing petrol import licenses to six firms in May, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said that last month’s spike in the importation of the product was due to strategic transformation in the energy sector. NMDPRA had,…

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FG approves five ‘viable’ destinations for United Nigeria Airlines, ahead of international flight operations

Federal Government says it has already approved four to five viable destinations in Canada, New York, Dubai, and others, ahead of a planned commencement of international flight operations by the indigenous carrier. The government explained that he decision was part…

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S/Africa violated 2025 MoU with Nigeria on citizens’ protection — FG, warns of retaliatory measures

Federal Government has hinted at possible retaliatory measures against the estimated 120 South African companies operating in Nigeria following continued violent attacks on its nationals resident in the southern African country. This is also as the government stated that such…

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S/African President Ramaphosa accuses anti-African migrant activists of ‘nefarious intentions,’ disowns June 30 march

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed an ultimatum by anti-illegal immigration groups demanding that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30, warning that the government will not tolerate attempts to create instability. Speaking on the sidelines of Youth Day…

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NUPRC sets 1.9mbpd oil target record May output

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said Wednesday it is targeting crude oil production of 1.9 million barrels per day (mbpd) after output reached 1.86 mbpd in May. NUPRC Chief Executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, who disclosed this during a courtesy visit…

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Exclusion of pension funds, poor technology remain barriers to insurance penetration in Nigeria — NCRIB

Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has listed such impediments as the continued exclusion of pension funds from the core insurance sector, poor adoption of technology and widespread ignorance about sector’s benefits, as responsible for low insurance penetration in…

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FG releases comprehensive transition guidelines for new tax regime

Federal Government, Thursday, released a comprehensive set of guidelines to facilitate Nigeria’s transition to a new tax regime, providing clarity for taxpayers, revenue agencies, tax consultants, businesses and other stakeholders ahead of the implementation of the Tax Acts 2025. The guidelines,…

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FG directs MDAs to stop stamp duty deductions with immediate effect

Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately discontinue the deduction of one per cent stamp duty from payments made to contractors, vendors, suppliers and service providers, citing the provisions of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. The…

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