Business
Tinubu Promises To Ensure Energy Security And Support Dangote’s Refinery As Fuel Prices Rise

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s potential for achieving energy security while emphasizing the importance of supporting Aliko Dangote’s ambitious 650,000 barrels per day refinery.
During a recent visit by the Implementation Committee on Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products to the Aso Villa, Tinubu outlined his vision for a sustainable oil and gas sector in Nigeria.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president highlighted the need for solutions that steer clear of the challenges Nigeria has faced in the past four decades.
He stressed that the new Naira-for-crude deal must not revert the country to previous issues experienced during the era of petrol subsidies.
Tinubu stated, “Whatever solution we proffer in crude oil and refined products sales in Naira should not take us back to our experience in the last 40 years.”
His remarks express a commitment to avoiding past mistakes while ensuring that the oil sector operates efficiently and sustainably.
The president acknowledged that while there may be necessary adjustments in costs and revenues within the oil sector, the government will not return to outdated practices.
He emphasized the importance of creating a predictable environment for investment in the energy sector.
“We can have energy security, and the motivation for Alhaji Aliko Dangote will not be defeated,” he asserted, pointing out that a stable environment is essential for the long-term success of investments in the country’s energy landscape.
Market forces, according to Tinubu, must play a central role in determining the dynamics of the oil and gas sector. He stated,
“The market must determine what we are doing. Once you allow the market to determine the profit and loss, independent marketers and the government can meet on the worksheet.”
In the same forum, Aliko Dangote shared his concerns regarding the performance of his refinery, which began supplying petrol on September 15, 2024. He revealed that the facility is currently operating at a loss, primarily due to petrol retailers overlooking the availability of over 500 million litres of fuel produced by the refinery.
The Nigerian government initiated the Naira-for-crude deal with Dangote Refinery on October 1, 2024, aiming to create a more stable and efficient market for crude oil sales.
However, despite this initiative, many Nigerians continue to struggle with high fuel prices, which have soared to over N1,030 per litre across NNPCL retail outlets.
Business
Dangote Refinery Reduces Cooking Gas Price to Less Than ₦800

The Dangote Refinery has once again shifted the energy market in Nigeria, this time by slashing the price of cooking gas to below ₦800 per kilogram, the cheapest the country has seen in years.
For months, Nigerians have battled with skyrocketing LPG costs that often ranged between ₦1,000 and ₦1,300 per kilogram, forcing many families to turn back to kerosene or even firewood. During a recent facility tour, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, promised to change that story. Now, he appears to be making good on his word.
The refinery, which produces around 22,000 tonnes of LPG daily, has enough capacity to influence prices across the country. By selling directly and avoiding multiple layers of middlemen, the refinery has pegged its ex-depot price at roughly ₦815/kg, undercutting other suppliers whose prices float between ₦825 and ₦900/kg.
If this trend holds, a standard 12.5kg cylinder could now sell between ₦10,200 and ₦11,000, compared to the ₦13,500 to ₦14,000 many Nigerians currently pay. For households struggling with high living costs, this is no small relief.
Many citizens have welcomed the move, praising Dangote for making clean energy more accessible. “People should not be cooking with firewood anymore,” he said, urging Nigerians to embrace safer and healthier alternatives.
But not everyone is pleased. Some long-standing gas marketers worry about being pushed out of the business. Industry players argue that while cheaper gas is welcome, Dangote’s dominance could edge smaller distributors aside and tilt the market too heavily in his favor.
Business
Police Raid YG Entertainment Headquarters Over G-Dragon Copyright Case

South Korean police have carried out a raid on YG Entertainment’s headquarters in Seoul as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged copyright infringement involving K-pop star G-Dragon and the company’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk.
The case traces back to a complaint filed in late 2024 by a composer identified only as “Mr. A,” who claims a song he created was used without his consent more than a decade ago. According to him, the track was reworked into a medley performed during G-Dragon’s 2009 concert and later included on his 2010 live album Shine a Light.
This is the second police raid on YG in connection to the matter, with investigators said to be gathering documents and questioning individuals linked to the song’s production. Authorities have not released further details, but confirmed the investigation is still active.
YG Entertainment has rejected the accusations, insisting the issue stems from a misunderstanding. They explained that during the 2009 concert preparations, there were two completely different songs sharing the same title, which may have caused the confusion.
Business
Femi Otedola’s Shocking Account of How Banks Turned on Him After Business Collapse

Popular Nigerian Billionaire, Femi Otedola, reveals how some banks treated him once his business failed in 2009.
The businessman revealed in his soon to be released book “Making It Big” and shared details of when he went bankrupt. He shares that it had to do with the sudden increase in dollars and explained how jt affected him greatly.
He then adds concerning banks “One moment, I was the darling of the banks, who did everything in the world to court me, do business with me, give me loans, take deposits from me.”
“They would send bewitching ladies to make their offers more convincing, and now I was waking up to the sight of hefty, barrel-chested men standing menacingly in front of my gate, waiting for the moment I’d step out of my compound.”
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