Emir Sanusi Fires Back at Dangote Refinery Critics, Says IPO Will Spread Wealth Across Nigeria
…Challenges Detractors to Mobilise $22bn for a Competing Refinery The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across Kano State to take advantage of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Initial Public Offering (IPO), describing equity ownership as a powerful vehicle for l…
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Benin-Asaba Expressway: Daramola Seeks Patience, Assures Motorists of Accelerated Construction
The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed for patience from motorists and communities along the corridor as it prepares to accelerate construction on the 125-kilometre highway following the rainy season. Chief Executive Officer of BAECC, Samuel Daramola, in a statement today, said the company remained committed to delivering the proje…
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Subscribe to Dangote Refinery IPO in Under Two Minutes Through Fidelity Bank
Investors seeking to subscribe to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO can complete the process in less than two minutes through Fidelity Bank’s digital channels. The Bank has provided multiple subscription options designed to serve existing Fidelity Bank customers, corporate organisations and non-customers in Nigeria and abroad. The available channels include the Fide…
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Police Arraign Two Women for Cyberstalking Access Bank
The Police prosecuting counsel Stanley Nwafoaku from the Directorate of legal services of Federal Criminal Investigation Department of Nigeria Police Force Alagbon Ikoyi Lagos today, arraigned two ladies alleged to have considered together to cause the transmission of false publication concerning Access bank to the effect that the lender is shutting down its operat…
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MISS TOURISM NIGERIA 2026: Four New Nigerian Tourism Queens Crowned at Game of Crowns 2026 in Lagos
Four new Nigerian tourism and beauty queens have emerged following the successful staging of the Miss Tourism Nigeria and Miss Cosmo Nigeria 2026 Grand Finale, held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Skyview @ The Lekki Coliseum, Lagos. The highly anticipated Game of Crowns 2026 brought together contestants from across Nigeria to compete for four national titles, com…
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N2.2 trillion IPO: Dangote Refinery Targets 10 million Subscribers
… Nigerians to Buy Shares Using BVN The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has unveiled plans for a landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) valued at approximately ₦2.15 trillion (US$1.6 billion), with a targeted participation of up to 10 million Nigerian investors through a secure and technology-driven subscription process integrated with the nati…
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Union Bank’s alpher empowers 98 women entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship, funding
alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria’s dedicated proposition for women, has partnered with Zuri Circle Network (ZCN) to empower 98 female entrepreneurs through the Fearless Female Founders (FFF) 2.0 Accelerator Programme. The initiative was designed to bridge the gap between women-led businesses and access to capital, business knowledge, mentorship and opportunities for sus…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery Set for Landmark IPO Following SEC Approval
… Proposed 4.1 Billion Share Offer Could Raise Approximately ₦2.15 Trillion The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for what could become one of the largest capital market transactions in Nigeria's history. The approval was …
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Miss Dominican Republic, Emmy Pena wins Miss World 2026
Miss Dominican Republic, Emmy Pena has defeated 110 other beautiful ladies to win the 2026 Miss World. The 2026 Miss World final held at the 75th Anniversary of Miss World, which took place today, September 5, 2026, in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Miss Nigeria, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye was listed among the top 12 after People’s Choice Vote, which was…
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Fidelity Bank to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Northern Businesses with Quarterly Business Forum in Kano
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the suc…
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The Dotun Oladipo I Knew -- By Rasheed Bolarinwa
The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to the late 1990s when we…
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US Hails Dangote Refinery as Nigeria’s Petroleum Exports Surge Seven Times
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as the key driver behind a seven-fold increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports since 2023, according to the latest report by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). The U.S. agency disclosed that Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day (bpd) i…
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Fidelity Bank Deepens Commitment to Food Security in Abeokuta
As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is a part of the b…
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Union Bank of Nigeria Attains PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification
Union Bank of Nigeria has attained certification under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, the foremost global standard governing the protection of payment card account data. The certification took effect on 11 August 2026. PCI DSS sets a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to safeguard environments in w…
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101-year-old Great Grandma arrested as NDLEA intercepts cocaine in fufu
... N4.4bn worth of Loud seized at Apapa, Lekki ports; recovers consignments of meth, skunk, opioids in sweeps across Seme, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Oyo, Kwara, Kano, Abia and FCT Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded significant breakthroughs across the country's land and maritime borders, including the arrest of a 101-year-old gr…
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Celebrity Drug Kingpin, KC Luxury arrested as NDLEA smashes cocaine cartel
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia, arresting its Nigerian arrowhead, a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman…
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Dangote Outpaces US Again, Emerges Europe’s Biggest Jet Fuel Supplier
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has cemented its position as a rising global energy powerhouse after becoming Europe’s largest supplier of jet fuel for the second consecutive month, outperforming traditional exporters such as the United States and capturing approximately one-fifth of the continent’s total jet fuel imports. The milestone underscores …
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Dangote Refinery: Domestic Crude Must Be Available and Commercially Viable
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has clarified its position following recent reports referencing data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which suggested that the refinery rejected 15.5 million barrels of crude oil offered by local producers in the second quarter of 2026. The company emphasised that it remains ful…
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