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Nigeria Aims to Resume Oil Production in Ogoniland

The Nigerian government is pushing to resume crude oil production in Ogoniland, Rivers State, marking a major shift in a long-standing dispute. Read about the new peace efforts and economic implications.

MRS, NNPC Stations Defy Dangote's Lower Petrol Price

Filling stations in Lagos and other cities are still selling petrol at N850-N990 per litre, ignoring Dangote Refinery's new N699 rate. Find out why prices remain high and when relief is expected.

Dangote Refinery Cuts Fuel Price to N699/Litre

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N699 per litre at its Lagos gantry, exciting Nigerians and prompting calls to end fuel imports. Read public reactions and details.

Civil Society Rates NNPC Boss High on Performance

A coalition of civil society groups has commended NNPC GCEO Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari for transformative leadership, citing record profits and increased oil production. Read the full appraisal here.

Nigerian Convicted in US for $7.5M Fraud

Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.

Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.

Tinubu Nominates Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as NUPRC CEO

President Bola Tinubu nominates Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, an NNPC veteran with 33 years of experience, as the new Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Discover her career journey and strategic impact on Nigeria's oi

Nigeria Wins $285m Award Against TotalEnergies

A tribunal orders TotalEnergies to pay $285.2m to NNPC, closing a decade-long oil dispute. This landmark ruling redefines corporate accountability and contract enforcement in Nigeria's energy sector. Read the full analysis.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

NNPC Slashes Petrol Price by N20 Nationwide

The NNPC has reduced petrol pump prices by at least N20 across Nigeria, with new rates from N895 to N965 per litre. Depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Calabar also adjust prices following new PMS arrivals.

Dangote Refinery Slashes Diesel Price to N910/Litre

Dangote Refinery reduces diesel price to N910 per litre, a 4.21% drop, offering relief to Nigerian industries and transport ahead of Christmas. Driven by global crude trends and improved NNPC supply.

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

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