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Dangote Questions $18bn Spent on Idle Refineries

By Ayomide Otitoju President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has cast doubt over the operational future of Nigeria’s government-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, stating that despite investments totalling approximately $18 billion, the facilities remain non-functional. Speaking during an interactive session with participants of the Global CEO Africa Programme from Lagos Business…

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NNPC May Sell Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna Refineries — Ojulari

By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is considering selling off its refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna following persistent challenges in their rehabilitation efforts, the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, has revealed. Ojulari disclosed this during an interview with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the 9th OPEC International…

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Airtel Hosts Workshop to Boost Digital Innovation in Key Sectors

By Ayomide Otitoju In a continued push toward national digital transformation, Airtel Nigeria has convened top executives in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) as well as utilities sectors for a high-level, two-day workshop aimed at co-developing technology-driven solutions tailored to critical economic sectors. Held from July 8 to 9, 2025, at the Lagos…

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Globacom Launches Three New Digital Services

By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s digital frontier has received a boost as telecommunications giant Globacom unveiled three innovative digital services—Animation World Promo, Sport Brain, and Treasure Spin—designed to enrich the subscriber experience through education, entertainment, and rewards. In a statement released on Monday in Lagos, Globacom said the new services reflect its continued commitment to delivering…

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Union Bank Backs First International Civil Service Conference

By Ayomide Otitoju Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to national development by partnering with the maiden International Civil Service Conference, held on June 25–26, 2025, at the Eagle Square Arena in Abuja. Themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate”, the high-level gathering brought together civil servants, policymakers, and development experts to advance discussions on…

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