Compressed natural gas (CNG) offers Nigerian motorists a way to reduce fuel expenses, but the cost of conversion is only the beginning. From refuelling difficulties to maintenance expenses, several factors determine whether switching from petrol will deliver meaningful savings. Nigeria’s push for compressed natural gas as a cheaper alternative to petrol is facing a practical … Read more
Buying petrol in Nigeria has traditionally involved driving into a filling station, telling an attendant how much fuel you need and waiting for the pump to dispense it. However, a new system is changing that experience. Motorists can now initiate fuel purchases, make payments and monitor the quantity dispensed without relying on an attendant to … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has agreed to sell petrol without adding its retail profit margin for 30 days. The Federal Government says the move will help Nigerians cope with rising fuel prices. The Presidency announced the decision on Thursday, October 8, 2026. It said the measure forms part of a broader plan … Read more
Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has firmly denied all allegations of bribery and abuse of office while testifying in a high-profile trial at the Southwark Crown Court in the United Kingdom. The proceedings, which have drawn international attention, mark a critical phase in one of Nigeria’s most closely watched corruption cases, with … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is once again making headlines, but not for oil production breakthroughs. Instead, the state-run oil giant is entangled in a widening financial scandal involving ₦210 trillion in unexplained discrepancies, all while its long-troubled refineries face potential shutdown or sale despite billions in repair costs. With oversight pressure mounting … Read more
The announcement of Dangote Refinery nationwide fuel distribution initiative, set to begin on August 15, 2025, carries significant implications for Nigeria’s economy. This development, backed by the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers and free logistics, is poised to reshape the downstream petroleum sector, influence macroeconomic stability, and impact various stakeholders. This piece … Read more
In a bold move this morning, the National Rescue Movement- NRM, a rising political force in Nigeria dedicated to tackling decades of ineffective governance, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to take decisive action against the misuse of courts by corrupt politicians. The statement highlights growing concerns over judicial integrity, a pressing … Read more
The Naira-for-Crude policy, introduced on October 1, 2024, aimed to address the country’s long-standing oil importation challenges. The policy allows domestic refineries to purchase crude oil in Naira instead of U.S. dollars, aiming to reduce foreign exchange pressure, boost local refining, and strengthen energy security. Now, six months later, the Naira-for-Crude policy is back in … Read more
It could be recalled that in March 2023, Abba Kabir Yusuf clinched victory for NNPP in Kano’s governorship election with 1,019,602 votes, surpassing APC’s Nasir Gawuna. The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) declares Yusuf the winner, prompting a post-election curfew imposed by the Kano State government to quell tensions. And in September the Kano State Governorship … Read more