Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. NNPC Ltd to Fully Buy PMS from Dangote Refinery Only if Global Prices is Higher Than Nigeria’s Pump Price
- Dangote Refinery May Dump Local Market, Export Petrol
- No Intention to Become the Distributor for Any Entity in a Free Market Environment-NNPC
- Why Did NNPC Hike Petrol Price on Dangote Refinery’s Launch Day -Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has thrown down the gauntlet for the highly-anticipated Dangote Refinery, setting a crucial condition for the purchase of its fuel. READ MORE
2. Presidency Clarifies: Yacht in France With Nigerian Flag Not Owned by Tinubu
The presidency has addressed recent reports about a yacht flying the Nigerian flag spotted in St. Tropez, a French coastal town. Social media claims suggested that this yacht, allegedly owned by the Nigerian government, was being used for a vacation. READ MORE
3. CBN Approves $20,000 for eligible BDCs at N1,580 exchange rate
The Central Bank of Nigeria said it has approved $20,000 each for eligible Bureaux De Change at the rate of N1,580 to a dollar. READ MORE
4. FG Introduces Levy on Digital Transactions Above N10,000
The federal government has announced a N50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on every transaction of N10,000 and above for customers of Fintech companies, such as Opay, Moniepoint, and others. READ MORE
5.We’ve Started Receiving Bank Alerts for Our Students’ Loans – MAPOLY Rector
Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, the Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY)Abeokuta said the institution have started receiving credit alerts for fees of students who applied for loans from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). READ MORE
6. Obaseki’s Wife Breaks Silence on Childlessness, Responds Oshiomhole’ Comment
Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the First Lady of Edo State, has opened up about her struggles with fertility, revealing that she has experienced multiple miscarriages, stillbirths, and the loss of babies in the womb. READ MORE
7. Tinubu Accepts His Spokesman Ngelale’s Resignation
President Bola Tinubu has received the memo from Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesman and special presidential envoy on climate action, informing him of his resignation for personal and health reasons. READ MORE
8. NANS Faction Preaches Against Protest, Says Not Solution To Fuel Price Hike
Regarding the recent increase in petrol prices, the Forum of Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged for a change from demonstrations to productive discourse. READ MORE
9. Abia Governor, Alex Otti, Breaks Silence On Deputy Speaker’s Claim
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has explained why he chose not to respond to Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu’s assertion that the Labour Party’s reign in the state would end in 2027, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) taking over. READ MORE
10. AFCON Qualifiers: Lookman Scores Brace As Super Eagles Revenge W/Cup Qualifier Loss
The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Benin 3:0 on Saturday to gain confidence in the 2025 AFCON qualifier. READ MORE
