Fuel Prices Surge as Dangote Refinery Suspends Sales in Naira

Nigerians are bracing for another fuel price hike after Dangote Petroleum Refinery temporarily halted the sale of refined petroleum products in naira, citing currency mismatches in crude oil purchases. The refinery announced that its sales in naira had surpassed the value of naira-denominated crude received, making it necessary to suspend local currency transactions. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in naira have exceeded the value of naira-denominated crude we have received. As a result,...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Falls for Second Consecutive Month

Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 23.18 per cent in February 2025, down from 24.48 per cent in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks the second consecutive month of decline following the rebasing of Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January 2025. The rebasing updated the base year from 2009 to 2024 and expanded the number of goods and services tracked from 740 to 960, providing a more accurate picture of...

Reps Approve Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Retain 7.5% VAT

The House of Representatives has approved four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, aiming to overhaul the nation’s tax system. The bills, however, underwent notable amendments during the legislative process. The approved bills—the Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill—are designed to modernise the country’s tax system and boost revenue generation. The key amendments include retaining the Value Added Tax rate at the current...

House of Reps Opposes Increase in ATM Charges

The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its directive increasing ATM withdrawal charges, citing the potential financial burden on Nigerians. The resolution followed a motion on urgent national importance moved by Rep. Marcus Onobun (Esan Central/West/Igueben Federal Constituency) during plenary on Tuesday. Onobun warned that the increase in ATM withdrawal charges would negatively impact financial inclusion, especially for low-income earners who might be discouraged from using banking...

Breach Of Act: FCCPC To Arraign MTN CEO, Others

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will on May 28 arraigned the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Mr Karl Toriola and others over alleged failure to produce documents and information required by the commission in compliance with a lawful summons contrary to the FCCPC Act. The company and its CEO will be arraigned alongside Tobechukwu Okigbo, MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer and Ikenna Ikeme, General...

“Young Entrepreneurs not patient,” Joseph Nzelu Says as he Clocks 50 Years

Nnewi-born businessman, Chief Joseph Nzelu, has said that the major challenge facing the present generation of young entrepreneurs is that they are impatient. In an exclusive interview with the West African Pilot News, Mr. Nzelu, a successful businessman and the Chairman of Nnewi business community of the Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association – ASPAMDA, in Lagos, said that the young generation of entrepreneurs are in a hurry and this, he pointed out, is...

Group commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

A policy group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform, saying that the impressive performance of the 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an affirmation of the good work the President is doing. The group in a press statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju on Friday noted that the performance of the Nigerian economy in the 12 months of last year beats projections made...

Dangote Refinery Sells Petrol At ₦825 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced another reduction in petrol prices, marking the second cut this month. In a statement issued Wednesday in Lagos, the company’s Head of Media Communications, Anthony Echiejina, confirmed a ₦65 reduction, bringing the ex-depot price down to ₦825 per litre from the previous ₦890 per litre. It described the move as a relief measure, particularly with Ramadan approaching, and a step towards supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery...

Petrol Cost Drops Again as Dangote Refinery Cuts Price to ₦825 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦825 per litre. The Head of Media Relations and Branding Communications at Dangote Group, Esan Sunday, announced the price adjustment in a statement on Wednesday. The latest reduction follows a previous cut from ₦950 to ₦890 per litre, marking a total decrease of ₦125 within a few weeks. “This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians...

World Bank to Lend Nigeria $2.2bn in 2025 for Development Projects

The World Bank has outlined plans to provide Nigeria with a fresh $2.2 billion loan in 2025, with the funds earmarked for six development projects spanning economic recovery, education, health, and digital infrastructure. According to the Washington-based institution’s project list, the first tranche of $500 million is designated for the ‘Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme’ and is expected to be approved by 17 March. On 31 March, another $552 million will be...

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