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IPMAN identifies reasons for new hike in fuel price to N617 per litre

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The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Okoronkwo on Tuesday explained the sudden hike in the pump price of petroleum products in Nigeria.

Okoronkwo blamed the sudden hike in the pump price of petrol on the cost of dollars.

He explained that petroleum products are imported to Nigeria using dollars, hence the increase.

Speaking on Arise Television, the IPMAN National President advocated the use of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, as an alternative to petrol.

According to Okoronkwo: “This business is done with dollars, remember the rate of dollars now is in one window and not like we had several others, where CBN will give around N400 while the black market will be around the region of N700 but now there is no more second window.

“Today the dollar is around N800 and in a deregulated regime, what determines the price of anything is the cost. The product is not refined here, everything is imported.

“If we want to achieve something, there are other alternatives we have proffered. The CNG is something this nation needs to seriously look into; so it would be a matter of choice if you want to use gas or petrol.

“The price has really gone up because of the fundamentals in the market which has to do with the dollars.”

The NNPC, on Tuesday, increased the pump price of petrol to about N617 per litre.

This is coming shortly after the petrol price was increased to over N500 per litre following the removal of fuel subsidy.

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Exchange Rates Today Friday, 12 June

Black Market Rates
US Dollar (USD) ₦1,397
Great British Pound (GBP) ₦1,850

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Official CBN Exchange Rates

US Dollar (USD) ₦1,363. 83

Great British Pound (GBP) ₦1,821. 25

EURO (EUR) ₦1,572. 90

SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,706. 49

JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.50

CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦201.20

West African CFA (XOF) ₦2.40

West African Unit Account (WAUA) ₦1,857. 45

SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦363. 29

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦82.61

Black Market Rates

US Dollar (USD) Buy ₦1,397 Sell ₦1,405

Great British Pound (GBP) Buy ₦1,850 Sell: ₦1,870

EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1,587 Sell ₦1, 607

Canadian Dollar (CAD) Buy ₦1,030 Sell ₦1,100

South African Rand (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90

UAE Dirham Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370

Chinese Yuan Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200

Ghana Cedi (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110

West African CFA Buy ₦2, 380 Sell ₦2, 460

Central African CFA Buy ₦2, 220 Sell 2,300

Australian Dollar Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900

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Airtel launches data calculator to counter depletion complaints

Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said that the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.

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Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Web Data Calculator, a new digital tool designed to help customers estimate and better understand their internet data consumption based on real-life usage patterns.

Available through Airtel’s website, the calculator enables customers to estimate data usage across common digital activities such as video streaming, social media engagement, voice and video calls, and everyday web browsing.

Speaking on the launch, Oladokun Oye, Customer Experience Director, Airtel Nigeria, said that the initiative reflects Airtel’s commitment to customer empowerment and service transparency.

“As Nigerians become increasingly dependent on digital services for work, education, entertainment and communication, it is important that customers have clear visibility into how their data is consumed.

The Airtel Web Data Calculator was developed to help our customers understand their usage patterns better, make informed choices, and enjoy greater confidence in their digital experience,” he said.

Commenting on the significance of the launch, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, said the company remains focused on building a network and customer experience ecosystem anchored on trust, transparency and continuous improvement.

“The future of telecommunications will be defined not only by network investments but also by how effectively operators help customers understand and manage their digital lives. The Airtel Web Data Calculator represents a practical innovation that places more information and control directly in the hands of our customers.” He said.

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Kingsley Moghalu chairs Bluecode Africa subsidiary in Nigeria

Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.

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Bluecode Africa, the European payments infrastructure operator backed by leading US and European institutional investors, has named Prof Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu as Chairman of the Advisory Board of its Nigerian subsidiary, Bluecode Payments Nigeria Limited as the company formally enters the Nigerian market.

The appointment was jointly announced by Chris Pirkner, Founder of Bluecode, and Odin Krismayr, Managing Director of Bluecode Africa, who described it as a foundational governance decision for the company’s Nigerian and continental operations.

Moghalu served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, heading the Financial System Stability and Operations Directorates at different periods.

He led the team that introduced the unique-identifier Bank Verification Number (BVN), enrolling 50 million banking users, simplifying Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and doubled Nigeria’s financial inclusion rate from 33 to 60 per cent.

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