…Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, a day after he criticised Kyiv over strikes on Russian oil refineries. Trump disclosed the purported agreement on Monday in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying both sides had committed to refraining from a…
…of countries that depend heavily on imported crude, refined products or foreign energy supplies, with implications for Nigeria and other developing economies.Syria raised diesel prices by 40% and gasoline prices by up to 28% following rising global procurement costs and disruptions to its domestic fuel supply. The incr…
An X user claimed that petrol in Ghana costs the equivalent of ₦2,100 per litre in NigeriaFactsMatter.ng investigated the claim by checking live fuel price data from multiple sources in GhanaThe fact-check found that Ghana's petrol price converts to roughly ₦2,080 to ₦2,100 per litre in NigeriaPAY ATTENTION: Find…
…Nigeria into a global gas hub. The Executive Vice President, NNPC, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye disclosed this on Monday, while speaking at the 2026 Gas Technology & Exhibition Conference (GASTECH), taking place in Bangkok, Thailand. Ogunleye, who spoke on a panel themed: “The New LNG Order: Leadership St…
Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre, triggering pump price increases across major Nigerian citiesNNPCL outlets in Lagos now sell petrol at N1,380 per litre, while Abeokuta records a lower price of N1,307 at NNPCL stationsEconomists and labour leaders are warning that the latest petr…
…CEO Dr Muda Yusuf urged the government to channel subsidy savings into transport, energy, food security and MSMEsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Motorists across Nigeria are now paying as much as N1,450 per litre at filling stations following another round of petrol price increases,…
Gospel dancer Brother Chike is set to walk down the aisle with his bride, Rotimi, this Thursday, September 18Hallelujah Challenge convener Nathaniel Bassey made the surprise announcement on InstagramThousands of fans from across the world flooded the comments section to celebrate the beloved dancerPAY ATTENTION: Mark L…
…and unpopular as suggested, the opposition would have little reason to spend so much energy constructing a narrative around his supposed fear. The 2027 election will ultimately provide the appropriate platform for these competing claims. Benue voters will not need political writers to tell them what they have experien…
…said, “The attention of the Police was called to an incident which occurred around Energy Filling Station, Ile-Ife. Operatives were promptly deployed to the area to restore normalcy, secure the scene, and commence an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. “Preliminary investigation revealed that…
…infrastructure, strengthen healthcare delivery, support businesses and provide the energy required to sustain the state’s growing industrial economy. In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the council approved the reconstruction of the 4.87-kilom…
…in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.WhatsApp is testing another major change to its popular Status feature, giving users more control over how quickly they watch videos shared by friends, family and contacts…
…the price of subsidy removal through higher fuel costs, transport fares, food prices, energy bills and school fees, yet public universities remain underfunded and lecturers are yet to receive what is owed them. “If the subsidy is gone and Nigerians have paid for that decision through unprecedented hardship, then Presid…
By Emma Una, CALABAR The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died in an Abuja hospital, throwing the state’s political and public service community into mourning. William reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. His deat…
…defends senator Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, Buba’s ally and Managing Director of Nixon Energy and Nixon Telecoms, Mukhtar Gwarzo, defended the senator, urging relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter. Gwarzo, who said he had known the senator for more than two decades, stated that the allegations wer…
…to between N2,000 and N2,020 per litre from N1,700 to N1,800 across AA Rano, Empire Energy, Ranoil and other filling stations in Abuja and its environs. This means the retail price of diesel increased by between N300 and N320 per litre, depending on the filling station and location. The latest increase in diesel prices…
…in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Rice prices in Nigeria are showing signs of moderation after months of elevated prices, although consumers are yet to see a dramatic nationwide crash.Recent market data in…
MEMAN data showed Nigeria's petrol landing cost climbed to N1,314.67 per litreSeveral depots raised ex-depot petrol prices for the second time in under a weekRenewed US-Iran tensions and risks around the Strait of Hormuz are pushing global crude prices toward the $100 per barrel markPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a pr…
…of the sanctions on global oil markets, particularly as the conflict has disrupted energy supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While some energy continues to flow through the strategic waterway, the US blockade of Iranian oil exports has effectively cut off Tehran’s main source of revenue, Reuters report…
…feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Federal Government has announced that more than $2 billion in private-sector investment has been secured to develop Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastruct…
…Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it plans to suspend or discontinue its operations in the country.Th…
…disruption to traffic through the corridor carries significant implications for global energy prices.Dangote Refinery Raises Gantry Price Three TimesThe spike in global crude prices has fed directly into Nigeria's wholesale petrol market. Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price to N1,…
…extreme heat, and flooding, calling on disaster management agencies and agriculture, energy, and healthcare sectors to prepare for heightened climate risks. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 9:42 AM | Share this Story
…brings together chief executives, senior government and policy leaders, oil and gas, energy, FMCG, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure companies, trade commissioners and diplomatic representatives, as well as international development partners. Governor Lawal spoke on how states compete for increasingly sel…
…2025. It said its support would enable the mobilisation of private capital for renewable energy expansion and grid densification, with the aim of improving the resilience of the power sector while advancing affordability and access. The World Bank also added that it would continue to support the Nigeria Distributed Acc…
…That is why I decided we must protect journalists and allow them to do their work. Our energy is focused on terrorists and other criminals, not on fighting our partners. Differences can be resolved through dialogue or judicial interpretation.People are wondering how an Agency that was once seen as hostile to the media…