January 27, 2026

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Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic

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The Senate has confirmed Plateau-born technocrat Dr Bernard Doro as minister, following a swift screening marked by bipartisan approval. Lawmakers praised his record in clinical and pharmaceutical management as Doro pledged to run a transparent, inclusive humanitarian ministry aimed at fairness and accountability in public service. He becomes the third minister from Plateau State....

⛽ Fuel Prices Set to Break ₦1,000 Mark as Tinubu Approves 15 % Import Tariff

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Petrol could sell above ₦1,000 per litre after President Tinubu approved a 15 percent ad valorem tariff on fuel imports to protect local refiners. While government insists the duty will stabilise supply and boost revenue, marketers warn it could ignite another price surge and deepen hardship for millions already struggling with record inflation....

Tinubu to Service Chiefs: Deliver Results, Not Excuses

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President Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly decorated service chiefs to defeat terrorism and banditry “once and for all,” warning that the nation expects results, not excuses. At the State House in Abuja, he pledged full government backing for decisive, technology-driven operations as the military leadership undergoes its most sweeping reshuffle in years....

Tinubu Revokes Maryam Sanda’s Pardon After Backlash — Orders Due Process Overhaul in Mercy Powers

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President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted murderer Maryam Sanda after widespread outrage. The reversal, formalised through an official gazette, reduces her death sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) confirmed the move as part of a new justice reform framework balancing compassion with fairness...

Farmers Clash With FG Over Food Price Drop, Say Import Waivers Crippling Local Markets

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Nigeria’s farmers have accused the Federal Government of destroying rural markets through indiscriminate import waivers, arguing that the recent fall in food prices masks widespread economic dislocation. The Ministry of Agriculture insists its policies are easing inflation, but producers say they face collapsing incomes, unsold produce, and worsening debt across grain and vegetable belts....

Confidence Abroad, Contraction at Home: The Split Reality of Nigeria’s 2025 Economy

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Nigeria is winning praise abroad but losing traction at home. From FATF reforms that restored global confidence to Dangote’s refinery expansion signaling industrial ambition, the country looks renewed on paper — yet on the ground, manufacturing is stalling, demand is collapsing, and inflation keeps biting. This is Nigeria’s new economic paradox....

Dangote Refinery Expansion to 1.4m bpd — Africa’s Richest Man Targets Global Oil Dominance

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Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to double the capacity of his Lagos refinery from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, aiming to rival the world’s largest petroleum facilities. The $5 billion expansion will boost exports, stabilize local fuel supply, and reinforce Nigeria’s position as Africa’s refining hub under the Euro VI emission standard....

Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List as CBN Declares Confidence Restored in Financial System

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Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list marks a major credibility win for the country’s financial system. The Central Bank says it reflects stronger anti-money laundering reforms, improved compliance, and renewed investor confidence — potentially unlocking billions in foreign capital inflows and lowering compliance risks for banks....

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