PENGASSAN Gets 3x Pay Raise for Oil, Gas Workers

Abuja, Nigeria — The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has achieved a major milestone, negotiating wage increases of up to 300 percent for workers in the oil and gas industry. This development was announced by Comrade Festus Osifo, PENGASSAN President, during his address at the 2025 PENGASSAN Women Annual Convention…

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Schneider Electric wins 2025 Africa CEO gender award

Abidjan, Ivory Coast — Schneider Electric has been honored with the prestigious Gender Leader Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to promoting gender diversity and inclusion across the African continent.   The award, presented during the forum held in Abidjan, reflects the company’s consistent efforts to embed equity…

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World Bank Flags NNPCL Over Incomplete Remittance of Fuel Subsidy Savings

Abuja, Nigeria— The World Bank has raised concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) partial remittance of revenue gains following the removal of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) subsidy. This observation was detailed in the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), released in May 2025. The report indicates that despite the official…

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10 Firms 65.79% Value Stocks Trading In Q1

Nigeria – In the first-quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2025, 10 stockbroking firms were responsible for 65.79 per cent of the value of stocks traded on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Equities transactions by these stockbroking firms, which included Chapel Hill Denham Securities Limited, Cardinalstone Securities Limited, APT Securities and Funds, and other seven…

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Dangote Refinery Halts Petrol Sales in Naira

Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily stopped selling petroleum products in naira. This decision was communicated to petroleum marketers through an official notice on Wednesday afternoon. According to the refinery, the suspension aims to align sales revenue with crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently in U.S. dollars. The company explained that the value…

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Amosun Demolished Factory Twice —Dangote

Ogun, Nigeria — The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, of demolishing his cement plant twice during his administration. Dangote made the allegation during his meeting with the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, March 17, 2025. A statement by the Ogun State…

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EU Strikes Back Against US Steel, Aluminum

EU – The European Union (EU) has announced a set of countermeasures against the United States, targeting American products such as boats, bourbon, and Harley-Davidson motorbikes in response to new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized the 25% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on steel, aluminum,…

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FG Unveils Skilled Workforce Initiative to Boost Growth  

Onitsha, Nigeria  —  The Federal Government has introduced a specialized workforce development initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial sector, particularly in metallurgy and steel production. Speaking at the inauguration of a Boot Camp Training Programme at the Metallurgical Training Institute (MTI), Onitsha, Dr. Chris Isokpunwu, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Steel Development, underscored…

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CBN Appoints 16 New Directors in Major Leadership Restructuring

CBN, Nigeria –  In a significant overhaul, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors to lead key departments, effective March 3, 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance oversight and operational efficiency within the apex bank. The newly appointed directors and their respective departments are as follows: Banking Supervision: Akinwunmi Olubukola…

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Mark Zuckerberg Fires 20 Meta Workers for Leaking Secrets

United States – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has dismissed approximately 20 employees for leaking internal company information to the media. The decision follows a series of breaches where confidential discussions, including comments from Zuckerberg and other senior executives, were made public. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the terminations, emphasizing that leaking internal data is a violation…

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