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Dangote supplied approximately 35.87 million litres daily in August, accounting for 71% of petrol receipts, according to NMDPRA figures reported by Punch on September 24. These are supply figures, rather than motorists’ purchases.

Tinubu made the declaration in his address to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, which was delivered on his behalf by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the global gathering.

Brent crude futures rose $4.10 to $107.18 a barrel by 4.09 pm Nigerian time, while US West Texas Intermediate gained $3.66 to $95.82. Both figures were intraday prices, according to Reuters.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a dramatic walkout at the United Nations on Thursday as dozens of delegates left the General Assembly chamber moments after he took the podium.

The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, and Djibouti’s President, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, have expressed support for Dangote Group’s $660m Damarjog-Dewele Oil Terminal and Pipeline Project, saying it could strengthen energy security and trade links between the two countries.

The United Arab Emirates, home to Dubai, one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, on Thursday suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country until further notice.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates, with the latest figures presenting a mixed outcome in academic performance and examination integrity.

The agreements were signed in Paris, France, on Wednesday, with the proposed Gateway Deep Seaport and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone expected to attract an initial investment of more than $7 billion.

The restoration came after the three news organisations sought an emergency hearing when some of their journalists were denied entry Thursday morning despite the court order.

Market capitalisation rose from N163.06tn at the open to N163.68tn at the close, representing a 0.38 percent increase.