Business
Possible Tariff Hike for Nigerian Electricity Customers

Electricity customers on Band A feeders in Nigeria may face a potential tariff increase due to a significant rise in the electricity subsidy. As of September, the subsidy has grown to ₦181.63 billion, up from ₦102.30 billion in May.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had previously removed the subsidy for Band A customers, who receive at least 20 hours of electricity daily, raising their tariff to ₦225 per kilowatt-hour. However, the subsidy increase has raised concerns that tariffs could rise again in October unless power generation costs decrease.
Despite these rising costs, the federal government has not yet approved another tariff hike, possibly due to the current economic challenges in the country. The ongoing foreign exchange crisis and inflation rates are also impacting electricity production costs, prompting calls for a reevaluation of tariffs across all customer bands to ensure financial viability for power companies.
Business
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N825 per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
Business
Skype Finally Shuts Down After 22 Years of Connecting People Online

Skype, once a go-to platform for video and voice calls, is officially shutting down today, May 5, marking the end of its 22-year journey connecting people around the globe. The app was one of the first to revolutionize online communication, offering free calls over the internet long before it became common.
During its prime in the mid-2010s, Skype boasted over 300 million active users each month. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for a massive $8.5 billion, planning to make it a key part of its communication tools. However, as newer apps like WhatsApp, Zoom, and even Microsoft’s own Teams grew in popularity, Skype slowly lost its place.
In February, Microsoft announced it would officially shut down Skype on May 5 to focus more on Teams, which now handles most of its communication services. This move affects both free and paid users, although Skype for Business will stick around for a little longer.
Business
United Bank Of Africa, UBA, Delivers 23% Total Dividend for 2024, CEO Promises More to Come

United Bank of Africa, UBA, pays 171 Billion in total to its shareholders for the 79 percent increase for 2024.
This information was revealed during the 63rd Annual General held on the 25th of April, 2025. The UBA shareholders approved of the 3 naira dividend share, which will com bine with 2 naira interim dividend and will represent a 23 percent total dividend for 2024 in total.
It can be noted that UBA now has the highest Nigerian stocks and the CEO, Oliver Alawuba has assured the shareholders of the dividends that will be paid.”What we can assure our shareholders today is that UBA will continue to pay more dividends.”
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