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Bitcoin demand hits two-year high Argentina amid local currency crash
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Nigeria ranks second in Bitcoin interest globally

Nigeria holds the second-highest global interest in Bitcoin, only behind El Salvador, according to Google Trends data. The country remains the leading Bitcoin adopter in Africa, with substantial interest in digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as highlighted by a recent CoinGecko study. Nigeria is expected to dominate the cryptocurrency market share in Africa, accounting […]

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Fuel price: NNPC seeks discount from Dangote refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has expressed its appreciation for any potential discount from Dangote Refinery, following the release of an updated pricing chart for Premium Motor Spirit for September 2024. The chart indicates notable regional variations in fuel prices across the country. NNPC has stated that any discounts received would be fully passed […]

NNPCL sets fuel price above N1000 per litre
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JUST IN: NNPCL sets fuel price above N1000 per litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced the estimated pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above N1,000 after its initial purchase of the Dangote refinery product. NNPCL’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer,  in a statement early on Monday, said that the new pump price is based on Dangote’s September 2024 PMS […]

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Nigerian cinemas to slash movie tickets by ₦1000

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria has unveiled discounted ticket prices to celebrate World Cinema Day on September 21, 2024. This was disclosed by the National Chairman, Ope Ajayi, CEAN in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Ajayi revealed that the initiative is designed to reward Nigerian cinema-goers for their loyalty and to […]

Dangote Refinery loses N32.5bn after petrol price cut
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Dangote refutes NNPC’s N898 per litre claim

The Dangote Refinery has refuted recent claims that it sold Premium Motor Spirit at N898 per litre to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The refinery’s management has described the statement, made by NNPCL spokesperson Mr. Olufemi Soneye, as “misleading and mischievous.” This denial comes amidst ongoing scrutiny and discussions about fuel pricing and distribution […]

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Lagos shuts Cubana Chiefpriest’s restaurant over noise pollution 

The Lagos State government has shut down Donald’s, a newly opened restaurant owned by renowned celebrity bartender, Cubana Chief Priest. The restaurant, which began operations in August, had been running 24 hours a day. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokumbo Wahab via his official X on Sunday. Wahab stated that the […]

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NNPC bought fuel from Dangote refinery at N898 – Spokesman

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced that it purchased fuel from the Dangote Refinery at a rate of N898 per litre. This was disclosed by the Chief Spokesperson of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye on Sunday, according to Daily Trust. Soneye also reiterated that earlier report that the NNPC purchased petrol at N760 per litre […]

Dangote Refinery loses N32.5bn after petrol price cut
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Dangote: Minister foresees drop in fuel cost

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,  Wale Edun has announced that the federal government is allowing stakeholders time to address and potentially reduce petrol prices now that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited has begun lifting refined petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Edun disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television on […]

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Lagos to implement e-call-up system for Lekki-Epe corridor Sept 23

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that the electronic call-up system will be implemented on the Lekki-Epe corridor starting September 23, 2024. This announcement follows the postponement of the system’s initial rollout, which was originally set for August 1, 2024. The revised implementation date was officially communicated in a statement from the Lagos State Ministry […]

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NATCOM requests two-week extension for NIN-SIM linkage deadline

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has requested the Nigerian Communications Commission to extend the deadline for the NIN-SIM linkage from September 14 to September 30, 2024. The National President of NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday noting that an extension was required due […]

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NNPC trucks start loading at Dangote refinery

Trucks at the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State have started lifting Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, on Sunday. This was disclosed in a video posted via the X account of Dangote Group on Sunday. This marks a significant step in the refinery’s operations. The tweet read, “First set of trucks […]

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Marketers demand direct access to Dangote refinery

Marketers are calling for direct access to the refinery’s output, criticizing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s dominance in the market. This is as the situation surrounding the sale and distribution of Premium Motor Spirit from the Dangote refinery has sparked controversy. The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike […]