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Dangote Refinery to plough back N1.7trn into economy

From August 15, Dangote will begin the direct delivery of petrol and diesel to filling stations, industrial facilities, and other high-volume consumers.

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has earmarked to plough back N1.7 trillion gross annual savings from domestic fuel distributions into the economy.

In a statement, the company said that the daily distributions of 65 million litres of petrol, diesel and Jet AI and CNG nationwide would bolster the government’s presidential CNG initiative, and every key actors in the distributions value chains.

In a breakdown of the refinery’s benefits to all Nigerians, it emphasized that the familiar narrative of perennial fuel scarcity and adulterated fuel imports by marketers is being replaced by ” no more fuel scarcity, and consistent supply of high quality petroleum products from the refinery.

It added that the refinery’s operations will likely cut down the nation’s inflation from the current 33 percent to 23 percent, while pushing the GDP growth rate from 2 percent to 3.4 percent.

Regarding the over N720 billion it was investing on deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products, the company said that it will significantly benefit over 42 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by reducing energy costs and enhancing profitability.

The initiative, which eliminates transportation costs for fuel marketers and large-scale consumers, is expected to help reduce pump prices and inflation.

From August 15, Dangote will begin the direct delivery of petrol and diesel to filling stations, industrial facilities, and other high-volume consumers, the company said.

According to the statement from the refinery, it aims to meet Nigeria’s daily consumption of 65 million litres of refined petroleum products.

This includes 45 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, 15 million litres of diesel, and 5 million litres of aviation fuel.

The initiative is also expected to resuscitate dormant filling stations, fostering job creation in the process.

Over 15,000 direct jobs are projected to be created across the logistics chain, including drivers, station managers, and attendants at the CNG stations.

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Naira Exchange Rates Friday, October 16

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₦1370 DOLLAR (USD)

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₦65 SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR)

₦350 UAE DIRHAM (AED)

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JAPANESE YEN (JPN)₦8.4

CFA FRANC (XOF)₦2.27

WEST AFRICAN UNIT OF ACCOUNT (WAUA)₦1802.33

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WEF could appoint Lagarde as its next chair, sources say

The WEF’s Board of Trustees, which includes Lagarde herself, was due to meet on November 2 and could elect her as its next chair, said the people close to the organisation, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of ⁠the matter.

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•European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde

The World Economic Forum could appoint Christine Lagarde as its next chair as soon as next month, four people close to the organisation told Reuters, meaning she would step down early as European Central Bank chief and trigger a wider ‌reshuffle at the top of the ECB.Lagarde’s ECB term is scheduled to end in October 2027.

Leaving early would give European Union leaders a chance to pick a new ECB President before France’s spring presidential election, which opinion polls suggest the far-right could win, and could pave the way for a deal involving two other senior ECB roles.

No final decision has been taken yet, they said.

A spokesperson for the WEF said the forum could not confirm when the next full Board of Trustees meeting would take place, but that the aim was to hold one before the end of the year.

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Germany plans tax on sugary drinks

The tax is expected to generate additional revenue for the federal government of €690 million in 2027 and €925 million in 2028.

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The German cabinet has approved draft legislation to tax sugary drinks in Europe’s biggest economy.

If passed by the German Bundestag, the tax will take effect on 1 July 2027.

The coalition aims to raise revenue for the federal budget while encouraging manufacturers to reduce sugar content and offer healthier products.

The levy is intended to ease pressure on the healthcare system, which faces costs of more than €2 billion every year linked to the high consumption of sugary drinks, which contributes to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.

According to the federal government, Berlin is using the tax to implement “what associations from the fields of health, science, child protection, and consumer protection have long been demanding.”

The tax is expected to generate additional revenue for the federal government of €690 million in 2027 and €925 million in 2028.