Nigerians recount how some Abuja businessmen ‘rent’ oyibos to pose as their business partner so as to look serious while bidding for a contract
In Abuja, some businesspeople go to great lengths to impress potential clients. It is common to hear stories of entrepreneurs renting luxury cars like Prado jeeps just to create an image of success when attending business meetings. However, some Nigerians have revealed that this practice goes beyond just cars—some businessmen even rent white foreigners to […]
Investors regaining confidence in Nigeria – Cardoso
Nigeria is gaining back the trust of investors, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso. He pointed out that recent visits from top executives of JP Morgan, Citi Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) show that confidence in the country’s economy is growing. Speaking at a meeting with […]
Fuel price, Naira-for-crude: Dangote Refinery blackmailing Nigerian govt – Marketers, depot owners
Petroleum marketers and depot owners in Nigeria have accused Dangote Refinery of trying to pressure the government into continuing the Naira-for-crude sales deal. This comes at a time when there is uncertainty about the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The Nigerian government had planned a meeting on Monday to discuss […]
Petrol imports rise to 154m litres weekly as marketers dump Dangote Refinery
Nigeria’s petroleum marketers and retailers imported about 154.22 million litres of petrol between March 17 and 23, 2025. This information comes from the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), which revealed that the fuel arrived through ports in Lagos and Calabar. This increase in petrol imports suggests that marketers are looking for fuel sources outside the Dangote […]
Fuel price may drop further as landing cost drops to N774/litre
Nigerians may soon see a reduction in fuel prices as the cost of importing petrol has dropped significantly. According to the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), the landing cost of petrol is now N774.82 per litre, which is lower than Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price of N825 per litre. The main reason for the […]
Why retailers, marketers dump Dangote Refinery petrol for import – Stakeholders
Even though Dangote Refinery and other local refineries are producing petrol, Nigeria still imports fuel. Stakeholders in the petroleum industry say this is due to price competition, supply gaps, and concerns over monopoly. The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association, Billy Gillis-Harry, and the Chairman of the Major Marketers Association of Nigeria, […]
Dangote Refinery Begins Production Of Polypropylene (Pictures)
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has officially started producing polypropylene. The refinery, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), has now added polypropylene production to its operations. Polypropylene is a type of plastic used in making various products, including packaging materials, household items, and car parts. The start of production at […]
Obi Cubana receives 50 free tricycles from a friend to distribute in celebration of his 50th birthday
Popular businessman Obi Cubana has received 50 tricycles (keke napep) as a surprise gift ahead of his 50th birthday. Obi Cubana, whose real name is Obinna Iyiegbu, shared that he was resting when his “younger brother and business partner” called to say he was coming over. However, he didn’t come empty-handed. Upon arrival, two trucks […]
Businesswoman reveals what she noticed while paying salary to two of her Muslim employees
A businesswoman recently shared an unusual experience she had while paying salaries to her employees. She noticed that two of her female Muslim employees provided the same bank account details for their salary payments. Surprisingly, the account did not belong to either of them. Curious about the situation, she asked them why they shared an […]
Expect more fuel price drop amid NNPC, Dangote war – PETROAN, IPMAN to Nigerians
Nigerians should prepare for further reductions in petrol prices as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery engage in a price war. Both companies have recently lowered their fuel prices, giving consumers more options. On Monday, NNPC announced its new petrol prices, setting them at N860 and N880 per litre in different […]