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Nigerian local refineries received 53.7 million barrels of crude oil and condensate between April and June 2026, representing 97.4 per cent of the volumes allocated under the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation. Supply performance varied sharply across the quarter,...

Atiku invokes Osun's past support, reminding voters they backed him against President Bola Tinubu in the last presidential election and urging them to transfer that loyalty to the ADC in Saturday's governorship poll. ADC raises the stakes ahead...

Dangote Sugar swung from a ₦24.27bn loss to ₦41.51bn profit in H1 2026. Revenue fell 8.9 percent, even as profit surged. Cost of sales dropped by ₦80.5bn during the period. Finance costs also fell by ₦14.55bn. August 11, (THEWILL)...

The Federal Government is targeting the completion of 100,000 housing units before 2027 as it accelerates the implementation of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme. The initiative combines direct government investment with private-sector partnerships to expand housing supply, improve...

Northern political leaders launch Renewed Hope Project 2027, promising overwhelming votes for Tinubu despite growing opposition alliances. Group says Tinubu's student loan scheme, security reforms, digital skills programmes and infrastructure projects have transformed the North. SGF George Akume...

FOU Zone A intercepts 220 consignments of prohibited and smuggled goods worth ₦3.23 billion in one of its biggest anti-smuggling operations in eight weeks. Customs recovers ₦728.9 million lost to under-declaration, false declarations and other revenue fraud, boosting...

The European Union has confirmed it will send an Electoral Expert Mission to Nigeria for the 2027 general elections. The mission will comprise two to four independent experts accredited by INEC. The EU rejected reports that it had...

The NUPRC says Dangote Refinery rejected about 15.5 million barrels of crude offered by producers in Q2 2026. The regulator reported that producers offered 68.1 million barrels, but the refinery accepted 52.6 million barrels. Dangote disputed the figures...

The US has clarified that the Abuja embassy will remain open despite changes to routine visa processing. Routine visa services previously handled in Abuja are being realigned to Lagos, Nigeria’s designated regional hub. The shift affects both immigrant...

G100 concludes first round of consultations with leaders of six opposition parties, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Seyi Makinde, ahead of the 2027 elections. Opposition leaders reportedly agree on the need for greater cooperation, acknowledging...