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FCC PC Wins Government Agency of the Year 2025 at Leadership Conference in Abuja   The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been named Government Agency of the Year 2025 at the 18th Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held in Abuja.   This recognition highlights the Commission’s growing enforcement activities, improved consumer redress mechanisms, and significant regulatory actions across key sectors of Nigeria’s economy.   The award ceremony took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, under the theme:   “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable Global System: A Roadmap for Nigeria.”   The event brought together policymakers, business leaders, regulators, and development experts to discuss governance, economic reforms, and development strategies amid global uncertainties.   Why FCCPC Wa...

W orld’s Largest Single-Train Refinery Achieves Historic Milestone, Boosting Nigeria’s Energy Security The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it has reached and is maintaining a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd). This is seen as a historic milestone for Nigeria and for global refining operations. According to the refinery’s management, both the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Motor Spirit (MS) production section are now working at optimal levels after a scheduled maintenance period. Performance tests confirmed stability, efficiency, and durability at full capacity. Located in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos State, the refinery is known as the largest single-train refinery in the world. With this achievement, Dangote Refinery claims it is the first facility of its kind globally to achieve and maintain a 650,000bpd output on a single train. This development is expected to greatly change Nigeria’s energy landscape. It will strengthen local refining capacit...

Development Sparks Legal Debate as Anti-Graft Proceedings Face Fresh Uncertainty Judge Withdraws from EFCC Case Against Malami In a notable turn of events, a Federal High Court judge has stepped down from overseeing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case against former Attorney General Abubakar Malami. This unexpected decision has added uncertainty to the high-profile anti-corruption case and raised concerns about the fairness of the judicial process and the future of the prosecution. While official details about the withdrawal are still unclear, legal experts suggest this could delay the trial or change how the case unfolds. Background : EFCC Case Against Malami Abubakar Malami served as Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023. He is under investigation by the EFCC for alleged financial misconduct during his time in office. Malami has consistently denied any wrongdoing. However, the anti-graft agency reportedly began legal action base...