Business - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish trend, recording a significant gain of N3.36 trillion. Eight vessels arrived at Lagos ports to discharge petrol and urea, while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited completed the River Niger crossing of the OB3 gas pipeline after ten years of work. Additionally, NNPCL increased fuel prices following a price hike by Dangote Refinery.

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