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Naira Continues Gain Against US Dollar As Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Climb To $45.57bn

The Naira appreciated further against the United States Dollar at the official foreign exchange market, beginning the week on a good note.
Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the Naira strengthened on Monday to N1,429.31 per dollar, up from N1,430.85 exchanged on Friday, 2 January 2026.
This means that the Naira gained N1.56 against the dollar on Monday when compared to N1,430.85 last week Friday.
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At the black market, the Naira dropped by N5 to N1480 per dollar on Monday, down from N1475 traded Friday.
The development comes as the country’s external reserves rose to $45.57 billion as of Friday last week.
Business
NNPCL Reduces Fuel Price Again

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again reduced its premium motor spirit price.
In Abuja, on Monday morning, it was gathered that NNPCL retail outlets have reduced their fuel price to N815 per liter, down from N835.
This means that the NNPCL filling stations cut their price by N20.
The fresh price has been implemented at NNPCL filling stations in Wuse Zone 6 and 4 Abuja, Keffi-Abuja Road, and Kubwa Expressway.
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An NNPCL filling station attendant, who preferred anonymity, told DAILY POST that the new price was implemented on Sunday evening.
However, the N815 per liter is N79 higher than the N739 per liter sold at Dangote Refinery’s backed MRS filling stations nationwide.
DAILY POST recalls that NNPCL on December 19, 2025, cut its price of petrol by N80 to N835 amid a price war among players in the country’s oil downstream sector triggered by Dangote Refinery’s gantry price reduction to N699 per liter.
Business
NNPCL Announces Restoration Of Escravos-Lagos Pipeline

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the complete restoration of the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State, following the recent explosion on the asset.
The chief corporate communications officer (CCCO) of the nation’s oil company, Andy Odeh, in a statement, said that the pipeline is fully operational, reiterating the company’s resilience and commitment to energy security.
“NNPC Limited is pleased to announce the successful restoration of the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State.
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“Following the unexpected explosion on December 10, 2025, we immediately activated our emergency response, deployed coordinated containment measures, and worked tirelessly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the damaged section was repaired, pressure-tested, and safely recommissioned.
“Today, the pipeline is fully operational, reaffirming our resilience and commitment to energy security. This achievement was made possible through the unwavering support of our host communities, the guidance of regulators, the vigilance of security agencies, and the dedication of our partners and staff.
“Together, we turned a challenging moment into a success story, restoring operations in record time while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.
“As we move forward, NNPC Limited remains steadfast in its pledge to protect our environment, safeguard our communities, and maintain the integrity and reliability of our assets. Thank you for your trust as we continue to power progress for Nigeria and beyond,” the statement read.
Business
Dangote Unveils 10-day Credit Facility For Petrol Station Owners

The Dangote Group has announced a 10-day credit facility backed by a bank guarantee for petrol station owners and dealers, alongside free direct delivery and other incentives, as part of a new supply arrangement.
The company disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, inviting petrol station operators across the country to register to benefit from the offer.
According to the statement, participating dealers will enjoy “a 10-day credit facility backed by a bank guarantee,” with a minimum order requirement of 5,000 litres.
“Our free direct delivery service will commence soon,” the group said, adding that the offer is open to “all petrol station owners and dealers.”
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The Dangote Group further called on operators to register their stations to access the supply arrangement.
“Register your petrol stations today to benefit from our competitive gantry price,” the statement read.
The company also disclosed that petrol supplied under the arrangement will be sold at a gantry price of ₦699 per litre.
For enquiries, the group provided the following contact numbers: 0802-347-0470, 0809-324-7070, 0809-324-7071 and 0203.
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The announcement follows a recent petrol price adjustment by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The PUNCH earlier reported that the refinery reduced its ex-depot petrol price from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre, representing a ₦129 cut or a 15.58 per cent reduction.
An official of the refinery, who spoke to PUNCH Online on condition of anonymity, confirmed the adjustment, saying, “The refinery has reduced petrol gantry price to ₦699 per litre.”
The new price reportedly took effect on December 11, 2025, marking the 20th petrol price adjustment announced by the refinery this year.
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