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NNPCL Denies Paying Fuel Subsidies in Last Nine Years
In response to recent controversies, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has issued a statement clarifying that it has not dispensed any fuel subsidies over the past nine years.
This declaration was made by Alhaji Umar Ajiya, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, during a briefing in Abuja on Monday.
The clarification addresses ongoing speculation that the Nigerian government continues to provide fuel subsidies, despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration announcing their removal in May 2023.
Ajiya emphasized that NNPCL has not issued any payments under the guise of subsidies during this period. Instead, he explained that the company has been managing the financial discrepancies arising from the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
According to Ajiya, the NNPCL’s role involves importing PMS at a specific cost, while the government dictates a selling price that is lower than the cost price.
The difference between these prices, referred to as the “shortfall,” is reconciled directly with the Federation. Ajiya stated that this arrangement does not involve any direct subsidy payments to marketers.
He elaborated that, rather than paying subsidies, the NNPCL has been handling importation costs and reconciling the financial shortfalls with the government. The company does not transfer any funds to marketers in the form of subsidies.
This statement follows recent comments by the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, who indicated that savings from the removal of fuel subsidies are being used to maintain the current pump prices of fuel.
Additionally, it was reported that NNPCL is seeking a N2.6 trillion claim from the Nigerian government for foreign exchange differentials related to fuel importation between August 2023 and June 2024.
Ecobank Group is reportedly set to raise up to $250 million through an Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering in order to strengthen the bank’s capital base.
This was revealed during the company’s annual general meeting held in Togo on the 29th of May, 2025. According to the meeting, the bank stated that the conversion price for the shares will be based on the higher of the prevailing exchange rate and the floor price of $0.02 per ordinary share.
The speaker stated “As we cast our eyes into the future and reimagine all possibilities—rising competition from banks, fintechs, and non-bank financial institutions, as well as factors such as geopolitics, regulations, and capital markets—we cannot afford complacency.”
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently assured stakeholders about the state of the banking sector in Nigeria, stating that the banking sector can still be trusted and is secure.
The assurance was shared in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN. In the statement, it was emphasized that stakeholders should disregard any negative news concerning the banking sector, as such reports are misleading.
The CBN also highlighted the security of the deposits entrusted to it, stating, “There is no reason for the public to worry about the security of their deposits.” The extent of the measures and security in place was also emphasized by the director in the statement.
Nigerian Businessman Dr. Cosmos Maduka analyzes popular Billionaire, Aliko Dangote and describes him as the biggest debtor in Nigeria.
The businessman highlighted the fact that people who seem to have the most money are often the largest debtors.
“The number one debtor in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. He’s the wealthiest man in Africa. The number one debtor in the world is the United States of America and you call them the richest in the world.”
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