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FG targets additional 300,000bpd oil production with 2026 bid round

FG targets additional 300,000bpd oil production with 2026 bid round

•Offers 37 blocks to investors, targets 500m barrels reserve addition Why 13 blocks returned to basket, NUPRC By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa The Federal Government yesterday said the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round is expected to deliver an additional 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate production within three years Speaking at the […]
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Why many Nigerians choose non-interest banking — Summit Bank CEO

Why many Nigerians choose non-interest banking — Summit Bank CEO

Non-interest banking appears to be gaining momentum in Nigeria’s financial landscape. In this interview with Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, the Managing Director of Summit Bank Limited, Dr. Sirajo Salisu, gave insight into the operations in the sub-sector as well as what his organization is bringing to the table. Excerpts. Licensed in February 2025 and […]

CBN forecasts petrol price at N950 per litre in 2026 

CBN forecasts petrol price at N950 per litre in 2026 

By Udeme Akpan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol could rise to about N950 per litre in 2026.  The Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently puts its gantry price at N699 per litre while the retail price at MRS Oil, authorized distributor stood at N739 per litre. […]