BUSINESS

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The Dangote Refinery achieved a historic milestone on Friday, September 26, 2025, as it exported gasoline from Nigeria to the United States for the first time. A total of 320,000 barrels arrived at the Port of New York, marking a breakthrough that showcased Africa’s ability to meet …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 – Plastic pollution has become one of Nigeria’s most pressing urban challenges. Building on the success of its Walk4ZeroPlastic initiative in Lagos, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) is taking the campaign to Abuja and Kano. The expansion aims to inspire collective efforts in …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of placing union dues and personal interests above the welfare of workers. The accusation follows renewed calls by the unions for industrial action against the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The National Industrial Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from continuing its nationwide strike against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Presiding judge, Justice Emmanuel Sublim, granted the order on …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised alarm over the recent directive by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to halt crude oil and gas supplies to its facility, warning that such action could trigger fresh fuel queues across the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified reports surrounding its ongoing reorganisation, stressing that the exercise is driven by the need to protect the facility, ensure safety, and sustain operational efficiency. In a statement, the management explained: “This exercise is not arbitrary. It has become …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Excitement is building in Ogun State as Value Jet Airlines prepares to commence commercial operations at the Gateway International Airport (GWI). Beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the airline will operate two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This milestone comes after the airport, a state-of-the-art …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Air Peace airline, Chief Allen Onyema, has accused Ndigbo of being resistant to development of their territory, in the south east. Onyema’s allegation came after an allegation by certain Igbo people that he (Onyema) left the South East to situate a multi million dollars …

…Says, “Trade Union Membership is a Personal Choice” BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has reaffirmed his determination to take thousands of Nigerians off the unemployment market, stressing that his companies will continue to provide jobs and help reduce the country’s unemployment rate. …

…Says, “Industrialisation, Not Importation, Will Grow Africa’s Economy” LAGOS, NIGERIA – President/Chief Executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared that since the refinery began producing petrol a year ago, Nigeria’s five-decade-long struggle with fuel scarcity and queues has finally ended. Dangote stressed that his vision is not only …