Netflix Exits Nigerian Market Amid Economic Woes and Subscriber Losses

Netflix has decided to abandon the Nigerian market as the country’s economy records further collapse with recent inflation data from the National Bureau of Statistics, Peoples Gazette can report. Officials at the... Read more »
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Port Harcourt Refinery Yet to Begin Bulk Sales, Says NNPCL

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, has not yet begun bulk sales, stating that essential processes are still being finalized. The Chief Corporate Communications... Read more »

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Petrol Distributors Pledge Price Reduction Before Year End

Chairman, Board of Trustees, Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Product (ADITOP) in the South South region, Dr Nya Asuquo, has pledged to do everything within the reach of their members... Read more »
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BREAKING: CBN raises interest rate to 27.50%

The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest rates in the country to 27.50 percent — from 27.25... Read more »
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BREAKING: Zenith, FCMB, Keystone, Unity Banks Sealed off Over N1.7 Billion Debts

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has sealed off five banks and other business premises over Land Use Charge debts of N1.7 billion. KADIRS also sealed the Hamdala Hotel for a... Read more »
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OPay collaborates with AfriGOpay to Enhance Digital Payments in Nigeria

In a significant move to further enhance availability of digital payment services to Nigerians, OPay has announced a strategic partnership with AfriGO Card powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary... Read more »
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Naira depreciates to N1,770/$ in parallel market

The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,770 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,750 per dollar last weekend. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1,675.62 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange... Read more »
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Import licence: Dangote Refinery’s suit incompetent, NNPCL tells court

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has filed a preliminary objection to challenge the suit that Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, filed to gain the sole right to supply petroleum... Read more »
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Wale Edun Calls Fuel Subsidy Removal a Key Step Toward Stabilizing Nigeria’s Economy

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has said that the initiative of President Bola Tinubu stopped the country from bleeding (referring to stoppage of imported fuel)... Read more »
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NERC Orders DisCos To Replace Obsolete Meters At No Cost

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to replace obsolete meters for their customers at no cost. The mandate was outlined in a statement released by the... Read more »
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CBN Directs Banks to Prioritize ATM Cash Distribution Amid Rising Demand

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks to primarily distribute cash through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). In a circular to banks on Friday, Solaja Olayemi, the acting director of the... Read more »
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Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 33.88% in October 2024 

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed for the second straight month in October, hitting 33.88%—an increase from 32.70% recorded in September 2024. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Consumer Price... Read more »
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Katsina, Kano, and Ekiti Among Top 10 Most Indebted States as Foreign Borrowing Rises

The latest data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) shows that external debt for the states and the Federal Capital Territory climbed from $4.61 billion to $4.89 billion, reflecting a 6.14% increase... Read more »
NNPC

NNPCL Hits 1.8 Million Barrels Per Day Crude Oil Production, Eyes 2 Million by December 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has reached the mark of 1.8 million barrels per day of crude oil production. The state-owned oil company which made the announcement on... Read more »
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Multichoice Group writes off N31.6 billion in Nigeria’s liquidated Heritage Bank

The South African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, said it has written off the N31.6 billion ($21 million) cash it had with the recently liquidated Heritage Bank. The Group disclosed this in its... Read more »
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NNPC signs 10 years deal to supply gas to Dangote Refinery to boost local production

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has signed a 10-year gas supply agreement with Dangote Refinery, marking a significant boost for local production and industrial growth in Nigeria. The deal, signed... Read more »
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16 Manufacturing Firms Lost ₦792bn To Naira Depreciation – MAN

The chairman of the Ogun State Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), George Onafowokan, has lamented the crisis in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector following the government’s decision to float the Naira in 2023.  According... Read more »
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Multichoice Nigeria loses 243,000 subscribers in 6 months, blames economy

Multichoice Group, the South African Pay-TV operator, has revealed that its Nigerian unit, Multichoice Nigeria lost 243,000 subscribers across its DStv and GOtv services in the six months spanning April to September... Read more »
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IPMAN and Dangote Refinery Reach Agreement to Supply Affordable Petroleum to Nigerians

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to lift products directly. This, according to the association, will ensure the availability of petroleum to Nigerians... Read more »
FAAC

Non-Oil Revenue Surge Drives FAAC Earnings to ₦6.28 Trillion in Q2 2024

The revenue of the Federation Account earnings (FAAC) rose to N6.28 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, driven by significant collections from Value Added Tax (VAT), customs, and excise duties. These... Read more »