Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has applauded President Bola Tinubu over the introduction of a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, a policy that has attracted criticism from some stakeholders, saying the move will safeguard investments in Nigeria’s refining and energy value chain. Otedola, in a post on X, described the new tariff [ ]
Friday 7 November 2025
leadership - 4 days ago
Otedola Backs Tinubu’s 15% Fuel Import Tariff Despite Public Criticism
Latest News
General Hydrocarbons says AMCON’s appointment of receiver “unlawful,” vows to resist move
- premiumtimesng I m not a bad player - Victor Boniface shares honest verdict on his Super Eagles form
- allnigeriasoccer We must stop pledging, start performing to check Climate Change, Shettima tells world leaders
- premiumtimesng FEC approves construction of NAMA headquarters, Port Harcourt airport concession, other aviation projects
- premiumtimesng Sudanese paramilitary group RSF agrees to humanitarian truce proposed by US-led mediator
- Africanews Thierry Mouyouma explains why he called up suspended player for WCQ playoff v Nigeria
- allnigeriasoccer Alleged Vote Buying: Court dismisses Adebutu’s application against criminal charge, proceeds to trial
- premiumtimesng Unpredictable - Gabon coach says he s working on strategy to contain Super Eagle star Osimhen
- allnigeriasoccer Katsina to establish local nutrition food factory, employ 2,300 health workers to tackle child malnutrition
- premiumtimesng Seven years on, rape victim’s family petitions IGP over failure to prosecute key suspect
- premiumtimesng Nigeria’s President Tinubu discusses Trump’s threat with ministers, other senior officials
- premiumtimesng They need to avoid Ivory Coast - Salomon Kalou warns Nwabali on Super Eagles Afcon chances
- allnigeriasoccer Cameroon s Paul Biya sworn in for eighth presidential term amid accusations of constitutional coup
- Africanews Presco Plc announces ₦237bn Rights Issue to fund expansion, strengthen regional market leadership
- premiumtimesng Ex-Super Eagles Coach Bonfrere Jo Petitions Senate Over Alleged Denial Of 1996 Olympics Reward
- leadership Alleged N27bn Fraud: I collected monies from Taraba govt officials on Ishaku’s behalf – Witness
- premiumtimesng Ex-Super Eagles Coach Bonfrere Jo Petitioned Senate Over Alleged Denial Of 1996 Olympics Reward
- leadership Kaduna govt secures release of over 500 kidnapped persons through dialogue with bandits – Official
- premiumtimesng We always expect to win - Nwabali backs Super Eagles to go one better at Afcon 2025
- allnigeriasoccer ‘I don’t blame the girl, I blame our country’ – Seun Kuti speaks on Regina Daniels’ marriage
- premiumtimesng World Health Organization reports 42 deaths from Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal
- Africanews Marcolino cousins, Oyono twins, Lemina brothers, Aubameyang named in Gabon squad to face Nigeria
- allnigeriasoccer Golden Penny @ 65 Promo: Two participants win cars in ongoing ₦4bn national consumer promo
- premiumtimesng
NASS Roundup: Terrorist threats, Tinubu’s loan request, JAMB walkout, service chiefs’ confirmation, other stories from House of Reps
- premiumtimesngNASS Roundup: Confirmation of service chiefs, Nigeria’s delisting from FATF grey list, other top stories from Senate
- premiumtimesngWe’ll complete Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway speedily, Craneburg assures as Ogun intensifies reconstruction
- premiumtimesngDelta Ports Reawakening: Dantsoho’s revival plan rekindles hope in Niger Delta communities, By Joy Tamarebi
- premiumtimesngMultiple Rapes: Lagos agency invites victims to share experience on encounter with suspected e-hailing driver
- premiumtimesngNigeria: Zenith Bank s Gross Earnings Surged 16 Percent to N3.4tn, As Pbt Hit N917.4bn in Q3 2025nume Ekeghe
- allafricaBON Awards 2025: ‘Seven Doors’ leads race with nine nominations, ‘Abanisete’ follows closely (FULL LIST)
- premiumtimesngEFCC chair charges professionals, Nigerians abroad against aiding corrupt officials’ money laundering activities
- premiumtimesngTinubu asks Senate to approve fresh N1.150trn loan, six days after securing $2.3bn external borrowing approval
- premiumtimesngEFCC chair charges, professionals, Nigerians in the Diaspora against aiding corrupt officials’ money laundering activities
- premiumtimesngMaggieVerse: Storytelling, cultural Identity take centre stage as African Food Creators meet in Lagos
- premiumtimesngCourt grants lawyer’s FOI request, orders ministry to release conditional cash transfers beneficiaries’ details
- premiumtimesngAfrica: What Is Fran #xE7;afrique? the Taboo Word That Reveals the Shifting Influence of France in Africa
- allafricaCourt declines to order Sowore’s arrest, reschedules his arraignment for alleged defamation of Tinubu
- premiumtimesngThe Jemgbagh Decision: Why Alia’s Track Record And Strategic Vision Assure An Overwhelming Second-Term Mandate
- leadershipGov Inuwa Yahaya Launches N13.5bn Disbursement Of AGILE School Improvement Grant To Strengthen Girl-Child Education In Gombe
- leadershipVery prepared - Chelsea striker Ezenwata ready to make a name for himself at U17 World Cup
- allnigeriasoccerZenith Bank is Nigeria’s biggest bank by profit, PREMIUM TIMES Banking Report shows
- premiumtimesng
Governor Fintiri Reaffirms Commitment To Educational Reforms And Innovation As 42 Students Bag First Class Honours At ADSU
- leadership It happened to De Bruyne - Atalanta coach reacts to heated touchline row with Lookman
- allnigeriasoccer My eyes, liver, kidney are gone. Please help me,” — Daddy Fresh cries out from sickbed
- premiumtimesng Nigeria’s $2.25bn Eurobond Oversubscribed Despite Trump’s Threat – Debt Management Office
- leadership Pension Commission Assures Of Zero Waiting Time, Gratuity Restoration For Civil Servants
- leadership Pumpkin Property, Al-Nuri Duniya Partnering On Luxury, Mid-income Estates Delivery In Kaduna
- leadership Federal Gov’t Inaugurates Project Approval Board For Equipment Leasing Registration Authority
- leadership Anambra Governorship: Address Network Glitch, Traditional Rulers Tell Electoral Commission
- leadership ANALYSIS: How Anambra security conundrum may shape Saturday’s governorship election
- premiumtimesng Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria: Musings on his real intentions, By Yusuf Bangura
- premiumtimesng Trump threatens military action against Nigeria: Musings on his real intentions, By Yusuf Bangura
- premiumtimesng Sources