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Workers of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) staged a protest on Tuesday, locking the gate to the firm’s Broad Street office in Lagos. The action was organised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Eyewitnesses reported that traffic in the area was …

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed calls for an urgent expansion of Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity, warning that rising global geopolitical tensions could trigger fuel supply disruptions, higher pump prices and renewed pressure on the foreign exchange market. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, PETROAN’s …

Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call to purposeful action and leadership. As part of preparations to celebrate this significant occasion, the Bank is set to hold its annual International Women’s Day Seminar on Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Victoria …

Institutional investors, corporate leaders and economic experts gained practical insights into portfolio positioning at the recently held Stanbic IBTC Economic Summit. Delivered virtually under the theme ‘From policy to pockets: How 2026 economic shifts will shape your financial decisions’, the summit explored how Nigeria’s shift from economic stabilisation to growth consolidation is redefining opportunities and risks for decision-makers. Discussions …

Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), marking a significant potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed Pan-African music platform into North Africa. The development followed a meeting in Abidjan between Algeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Mohamed Abdelaziz …

Before sunrise at Ojo Bus Terminal in Ibadan, engines warm up and journeys begin. Commuters move quickly, drivers prepare for long hours on the road, and traders set the tone for the day ahead. It is within this rhythm of urgency and ambition that NESCAFÉ is deepening its everyday presence. …

The Nigerian private sector returned to growth in February, following a muted start to 2026. A renewed rise in new orders fed through to an accelerated increase in business activity. Employment, input buying and inventories were also up midway through the opening quarter of the year. Meanwhile, an improvement in …

BLAISE UDUNZE At the 304th policy meeting held on Wednesday, the 25th February, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee cut the rate by 50 basis points to 26.5 percent from 27 percent, which has been widely described as a cautious transition from prolonged tightening to calibrated easing. …

… Exports 20m Litres Surplus   In a landmark shift for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily to meet national demand, effectively positioning the country for sustained fuel self sufficiency while exporting up …

The Gamaliel & Susan Onosode Foundation (GAMSU) has officially launched the 2026 edition of its Ideal School Campaign, an initiative designed to identify and renovate one public school in Nigeria that requires critical infrastructural support. Founded in 2013, GAMSU remains committed to improving the lives of children and young people through …