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Dangote Refinery to Begin Free Fuel Distribution Monday
The Dangote Refinery has announced that it will commence its free fuel distribution programme on Monday, starting with Lagos, the South-West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo States.
Anthony Chiejina, Group spokesperson, confirmed the development in a statement, adding that the refinery has also reduced retail petrol prices to ₦841 per litre in Lagos and the South-West, and ₦851 per litre in Abuja and other listed states.
The initiative, which was initially scheduled for August but delayed by logistics challenges in China, is set to roll out with over 1,000 trucks already delivered for nationwide distribution.
More states are expected to benefit as additional CNG-powered trucks arrive, with Dangote outlining plans for 10,000 vehicles to strengthen logistics and reduce costs despite recent spikes in CNG prices.
According to the company, the large-scale roll-out is designed to ease distribution challenges in the domestic economy and ensure that Nigerians benefit directly from the refinery’s operations.
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Dangote Refinery Increases Processing Capacity To 700,000 Bpd
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd. The achievement was confirmed during a performance test conducted by the refinery’s process licensors, marking a major milestone in the facility’s operational growth. The development further strengthens the refinery’s…
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Alleged AI-Generated Fake Tinubu Voice Recording
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the creation and circulation of a viral artificial intelligence-generated audio recording falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu. The development was disclosed by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who said the suspect, identified as Ifechukwu Dennis, was apprehended in Benin City, Edo State, by a special…
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UN Says Weapons Looted During Libya Conflict Ended Up In Hands Of Terrorists In Nigeria
The United Nations has revealed that weapons looted during the 2011 conflict in Libya eventually found their way into the hands of terrorist groups operating in Nigeria and other countries across the Sahel region. The disclosure was made by the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, while addressing delegates at the…