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Federal Government Confirms NNPC as Sole Buyer of Premium Motor Spirit from Dangote Refinery
Federal Government Confirms NNPC as Sole Buyer of Premium Motor Spirit from Dangote Refinery....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will be the sole buyer of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) produced by the Dangote Refinery. This decision aligns with a broader agreement regarding the supply of crude oil to the refinery and the subsequent distribution of petrol and diesel in the domestic market.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed this update during a press briefing in Abuja. The minister clarified that interested marketers would purchase PMS from NNPC through its trading subsidiary. This comes as part of a commercial arrangement that governs how crude oil will be supplied to the Dangote Refinery and how refined products will be distributed.
NNPC’s New Role in PMS Distribution
The announcement appears to contradict a recent statement from NNPC, which had previously indicated it would not serve as the sole distributor of petrol produced by Dangote Refinery. Under the new directive, however, NNPC will retain exclusive purchasing rights for PMS, which it will then sell to various marketers. This arrangement allows the government to maintain some control over pricing through agreements with the refinery.
Dangote Refinery to Begin Petrol Distribution
Edun, represented by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zaccheus Adedeji, further announced that Dangote Refinery will begin distributing petrol to marketers with an initial supply of 25 million liters per day starting on Sunday, September 15, 2024. From October 1, 2024, the NNPC will start delivering crude oil to the Dangote Refinery, with payments made in naira. In exchange, the refinery will supply PMS and diesel of equivalent value to the domestic market, also to be paid for in naira.
Implications for Nigeria’s Economy
This new approach has broad economic implications, particularly for Nigeria’s foreign exchange situation. By allowing crude oil sales and refined products to be transacted in naira, the government aims to reduce pressure on the local currency. The minister also emphasized that this shift would help eliminate unnecessary transaction costs and improve the availability of petroleum products across the country.
Additionally, regulatory costs associated with the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and other federal bodies will also be settled in naira, streamlining the financial aspects of the supply chain.
Supporting Local Currency Transactions
This decision is part of a broader strategy approved by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024. The directive, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council, mandates NNPC to sell crude oil to local refineries, including Dangote, in naira. By doing so, the government seeks to foster more stable and efficient transactions within the oil sector while also mitigating the adverse effects of currency fluctuations on Nigeria’s economy.
In addition, a technical committee has been established to oversee the implementation, execution, and monitoring of this initiative over the next three to six months.
A faction of the Labour Party (LP) led by the Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee has suspended 26 members loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Factional Labour Party South-West Vice Chairman, Abayomi Arabambi, has insisted that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will never be allowed to return to the Labour Party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Arabambi said attempts by the Nenadi Usman-led faction to reintegrate Obi would fail, stressing that the party’s leadership has taken a final position on the matter.
He made the statement during an interview on News Central, saying the decision followed internal consultations involving key figures such as the Julius Abure-led leadership and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
According to him, the party has also resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Arabambi further blamed Obi and his supporters for contributing to Labour Party’s internal challenges during the 2023 elections, alleging organizational failures during the polls.
He maintained that Obi’s return to the party is completely off the table, insisting that the issue is already settled within the party’s leadership structure.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said the party is not affiliated with the ADC and has no plans to join or merge with the coalition.
He clarified that the involvement of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in ADC activities does not represent the NNPP as a political party.
Olaposi also claimed that only a minority of Kwankwasiya supporters followed Kwankwaso, insisting that many of them have since joined the APC.
He further accused Atiku of misinformation, stressing that NNPP remains an independent political party focused on contesting elections on its own platform.
According to him, any previous association with the Kwankwasiya Movement ended after the 2023 general elections, adding that Kwankwaso and some associates had already been expelled from the party.
The NNPP maintained that it respects other political parties but has no interest in joining the ADC coalition.
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