BUSINESS

Tinubu may present N54.43trn 2026 budget on Thursday

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2025

President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the N54.43 trillion 2026 budget to the joint sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, the last day of their sitting for the year, ahead of the lawmakers’ vacation for Christmas. In early December, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) put budget

BUSINESS

NNPC confirms containment of breach on Escravos–Lagos pipeline

Daily Dispatch December 14, 2025

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has confirmed that a reported breach on a section of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in South-West Warri, Delta State, has been successfully contained. In a statement issued on Sunday, NNPC Ltd. said coordinated containment measures were promptly executed following the incident reported on Thursday, December

BUSINESS

Dangote Refinery cuts petrol gantry price 16% to ₦699/litre

Daily Dispatch December 12, 2025

The Dangote Refinery has announced another sharp reduction in its petrol gantry price, cutting the rate by 15.58% from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre, effective December 11, 2025. The latest adjustment marks about the 20th price review this year, reinforcing the refinery’s aggressive pricing strategy as the festive travel season intensifies across Nigeria. According to […]

BUSINESS

Fidelity Bank to Host Virtual Masterclass on New Tax Law

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, will host a free virtual training on the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA) as part of its commitment to helping small businesses prepare for the upcoming legislation. The masterclass is scheduled for 10:00 AM (Nigerian time) on Friday, 12 December 2025. It will provide participants with clear insights […]

BUSINESS

Just In: Nigeria’s merchandise trade hits N38.9 trn in Q3 2025

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

Nigeria’s total merchandise trade surged to N38.9 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant expansion in the nation’s trade activities. According to newly released official figures, the Q3 2025 trade value represents an 8.71% increase compared to the N35.8 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024. It also reflects a 2.36% […]

BUSINESS

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP

Daily Dispatch December 11, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval of the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), key documents that will guide the federal government’s fiscal policy and expenditure priorities over the next three years. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Deputy Senate President Barau