Petrol Price Hike to ₦855 per Litre Sparks Confusion; ‘No Official Increase,’ Says FG
Fuel prices at government-backed NNPC stations in Lagos and Abuja surged to ₦855 per litre on Tuesday, raising concerns about a possible official price hike. Amid ongoing fuel scarcity and economic challenges, some stations even adjusted their prices to ₦897 per litre. This development follows fluctuating fuel prices since President Bola Tinubu removed fuel subsidies […]
Floods Ravage Over 115,000 Hectares of Nigerian Farmland: ‘Food Crisis Worsens,’ Reports NEOC
Nigeria’s food crisis continues to escalate as recent data from the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) reveals that flooding has devastated over 115,000 hectares of farmland across the country. Bauchi State was the hardest hit, with 50,343 hectares affected, followed by Taraba, Jigawa, Niger, and Sokoto states. This year’s floods have also impacted 29 states, […]
Nigeria Begins Petrol Production at Dangote Refinery: ‘A Crucial Relief for Fuel Scarcity,’ Says Dangote Refinery
Nigeria has started producing petrol at the Dangote refinery in Lagos, which can process 650,000 barrels of oil per day. This development comes as a relief to Nigerians facing severe petrol scarcity. The refinery, owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has completed test production and will begin selling petrol immediately. This milestone is expected […]