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  African leaders have been urged to protect their sovereign autonomy, with warnings that failure to do so could leave the continent perpetually dependent despite its vast natural endowments. This admonition was given yesterday at the strategic policy workshop held at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs in commemoration of …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to supplying high quality petroleum products at competitive and affordable prices, urging marketers and policymakers to prioritise logistics choices that support price stability and consumer welfare. The refinery said its position is anchored on sustained investments in critical infrastructure, including a world class …

…subsidiaries berth at Ogun fair as lead sponsors In line with its vision 2030 plan, the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) will be leading other local and international exhibitors to the 15th 2026 gateway International Trade Fair themed “Promoting Business through Partnership.” DIL, which is partnering with the Ogun State …

Hallos, formerly known as Aahbibi, has officially announced its rebrand alongside the launch of more than 5,000 self-paced courses aimed at strengthening knowledge transfer, accelerating skill acquisition, and improving literacy among everyday learners across Africa and beyond. The new identity signals a renewed commitment to building an inclusive, creator-driven learning …

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has been awarded the highest level of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The company achieved Security and Safety status under the NCS AEO programme, a certification valid for five years that recognises its compliance with trade regulations, supply chain security requirements, …

  … Reaffirms Commitment to Delivering Euro‑Standard Fuel to Nigerians   Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as incorrect and based on a misunderstanding of global refinery operations. As a state‑of‑the‑art, large‑scale merchant refinery, DPRP refines …

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has declared that the re-opening of the Port Harcourt Refinery and Petrochemical Company was a huge waste of resources. Ojulari, who spoke on Wednesday at the ongoing 2026 Nigerian International Energy Summit, said the national oil company currently lacks …

  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building to Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.       The one-storey administrative block was comprehensively renovated …

…60 Indigents Benefit from the Scheme’s First Phase The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF), the philanthropic arm of SIFAX Group, in partnership with Ogun North East Local Government, has enrolled 60 residents from ten rural communities in the first phase of a free health insurance scheme aimed at improving access …

  Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, is proud to announce its continued support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will …