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Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Ms Patience Oniha

The Federal Government has hinted that public debt may rise from N44.06tn to N77tn at the end of the year and this will be passed on to the new administration.

Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Ms Patience Oniha, said that if efforts to securitise the Ways & Means were successful, N22. 7 trillion would be added to the public debt in a transparent manner.

She disclosed this on Wednesday during the public presentation of the 2023 budget organised by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed.

She said the debt would be N70tn without N5tn new borrowing and N2tn promissory notes.

Oniha said, “The DMO released the figure for the country’s debt stock as at September, you don’t expect it to be significantly different from December. Secondly, there are a lot of discussions on the Ways and Means. In addition to the significant costs saving in loans service we would get by securitizing it.

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“There is an element of transparency in the sense that it is now reflected in the public debt stock. Once it is passed by the National Assembly, it means we will be seeing that figure included in the public debt. You will see a significant increase in public debt to N77tn.”

The DG added that for the nation’s debt stock to decrease, revenue discussions must take the centrestage in order to ramp up that aspect of the budget.

In his remarks, the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Ben Akabueze, said “Let’s take budget discussions to the revenue side.”

He stated, “Unless we fix the revenue side of the budget, the concerns about borrowing will not be addressed.”

He added that the challenge of reducing the recurrent budget, in order to increase the capital budget was difficult, explaining that nothing much could be done to reduce personnel cost, which was taking much of the non-debt recurrent.

Akabueze disagreed with claims that the Federal Government workforce was over-bloated.

For the year’s budget, the recurrent (non-debt) spending is estimated to amount to N8.33tn, inclusive of N200 billion social investment programme, while aggregate capital expenditure of N6.46tn is 30% of total expenditure; and 3.5% lower than the 2022 budget (inclusive of the capital component of statutory transfers, capital & project-tied loans expenditures).

At N6.31tn, debt service is put at 29% of total expenditure, which is 71% higher than the 2022 estimates as it includes an interest payment of N1.2 trillion for Ways & Means.

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Dangote: ₦525 Refinery Shares Could Rise to ₦10,000

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Dangote: ₦525 Refinery Shares Could Rise to ₦10,000
Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote

Dangote: ₦525 Refinery Shares Could Rise to ₦10,000

Investors who buy into the Dangote Petroleum Refinery may see the value of their holdings multiply significantly in the years ahead, according to Aliko Dangote.

The businessman said the refinery’s shares, which will be offered at ₦525 each, could eventually climb as high as ₦10,000.

The projection comes ahead of the company’s much-anticipated initial public offering, which is scheduled to open on September 14 and close on October 13.

Dangote used a hypothetical ₦5m investment to illustrate his expectation, saying such an investment could be worth more than ₦50m if the share price eventually reaches his projected target.

The IPO will put 4.1 billion ordinary shares on offer, with investors able to apply for as few as 10 shares, equivalent to ₦5,250.

A major feature of the offer, according to Dangote, is that smaller investors will be given preference when shares are allocated.

He said people investing modest amounts such as ₦50,000 or ₦100,000 would be prioritised ahead of institutional investors seeking much larger allocations.

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He also highlighted dividends as another potential attraction, saying shareholders may have the option of receiving their returns in either naira or US dollars.

Dangote argued that receiving dividends in dollars could be particularly useful for Nigerians who have expenses outside the country.

He cited parents with children studying in the United Kingdom as an example, noting that currency fluctuations can significantly increase the cost of foreign expenses.

The Dangote Group president recalled the naira’s steep decline against the dollar, saying the exchange rate had moved from around ₦400 to about ₦1,800 to a dollar, creating difficulties for families and businesses with foreign obligations.

Beyond the potential returns for shareholders, the IPO is expected to help finance the refinery’s expansion plans. The company wants to raise its capacity from roughly 650,000–700,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day.

However, the ₦10,000 figure should not be interpreted as a guaranteed future share price. Once the company is listed on the Nigerian Exchange, its market value will be influenced by demand and supply, business performance, investor confidence, refining margins and wider economic conditions.

The company expects the proceeds from the share sale to support its expansion and other corporate needs, while investors will only know the exact number of shares allotted to them after the offer closes and applications are processed.

Dangote’s comments therefore offer an optimistic outlook for prospective shareholders, but the eventual performance of the investment will depend on how the refinery and the wider market perform after listing.

 

Dangote: ₦525 Refinery Shares Could Rise to ₦10,000

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Jetour T2 PHEV Storms Abuja as Jetour Steps Up Nigeria Expansion

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Jetour T2 PHEV Storms Abuja as Jetour Steps Up Nigeria Expansion

Abuja is set for a major dose of electrified motoring as Jetour Nigeria takes its technologically advanced T2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to the nation’s capital for an experiential showcase aimed at deepening the brand’s growing footprint in Nigeria.

The Jetour T2 PHEV will headline the Jetour Experience Abuja, scheduled for September 22 to 24, 2026, following the strong reception recorded at the brand’s Lagos edition earlier this year, where customer participation, test drives and sales enquiries reportedly surged.

The move to Abuja, according to Jetour Nigeria, was largely driven by growing demand from motorists in the Federal Capital Territory who have been seeking an opportunity to experience the brand’s latest vehicles, particularly the T2 PHEV.

The Abuja activation will feature test drives, product demonstrations and interactions with Jetour’s technical and sales teams, giving prospective buyers first-hand access to the SUV and its plug-in hybrid technology.

Jetour Nigeria, the sole authorised distributor of the brand in the country, is also leveraging an expanding nationwide dealer network comprising Elizade Nigeria Limited, New Era AutoVehicle Services Limited, Kojo Motors, Germaine Auto Centre, TAB Autos Limited, R.T. Briscoe Motors and Mandilas Autos to strengthen sales and after-sales support across key markets.

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The company said the decision to stage the Abuja experience was also driven by requests from patrons and prospective customers in the capital who want an opportunity to experience Jetour’s latest products, including the technologically advanced T2 PHEV.

The Jetour T2 PHEV combines rugged SUV capability with hybrid efficiency, advanced technology and comprehensive safety features, positioning it as an attractive option for Nigerian motorists seeking performance, comfort and improved fuel economy.

Since its entry into the Nigerian market, Jetour has recorded growing acceptance, with its SUV range gaining popularity among families, professionals and adventure enthusiasts.

The brand’s expanding customer base has been supported by competitive pricing, after-sales service and vehicles engineered to cope with diverse road and driving conditions across Nigeria.

Jetour’s growing reputation has also been reinforced by a number of local and international recognitions spanning product quality, design, innovation and customer satisfaction.

Its vehicles have also earned strong global safety ratings, with the T2 achieving a 5-Star NCAP safety rating, placing it among vehicles meeting high benchmarks for occupant safety.

The Abuja event is expected to feature test drives, product demonstrations and direct interactions with Jetour’s technical and sales teams, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the brand’s products and understand the technology behind the T2 PHEV.

Beyond showcasing its expanding SUV lineup, Jetour said the Abuja activation reflects its commitment to bringing the brand’s ownership and customer experience closer to motorists across Nigeria.

With the Federal Capital Territory as its next destination, Jetour is looking to build on the momentum generated in Lagos while deepening its footprint in one of Nigeria’s most important automotive markets.

 

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Honda shakes up Nigeria operations, dissolves HAWA, retains HMN 

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Honda shakes up Nigeria operations, dissolves HAWA, retains HMN 

Japanese automobile giant, Honda, has overhauled its operations in Nigeria, dissolving its automobile arm, Honda Automobile Western Africa Limited, and folding its business into Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Limited.

The restructuring, which took effect on September 1, 2026, followed the sanctioning of the merger by the Federal High Court, with HMN emerging as the surviving entity.

Under the new arrangement, HAWA, which had been responsible for Honda’s automobile business operations in the country, has ceased to exist as a separate corporate entity, while HMN has taken over its assets, liabilities, contracts, rights, obligations and ongoing business operations.

Honda, however, moved quickly to allay concerns over the development, assuring customers, dealers and business partners that the restructuring would not disrupt its automobile operations or affect the level of service and support they receive.

In a notification to its business partners dated August 31, 2026, Honda said the restructuring had resulted in the consolidation of both companies into “one unified entity”, with HMN assuming all assets, liabilities, rights, obligations, contracts, undertakings and business operations previously held or conducted by HAWA.

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The development means that existing relationships, arrangements and commitments involving HAWA will henceforth be managed and administered by HMN.

The company, however, stressed that the restructuring would not disrupt its automobile business operations in Nigeria.

“Automobile business operations previously conducted by HAWA will continue under HMN without interruption,” Honda assured its partners, adding that it remained committed to maintaining the same level of service, support and cooperation that customers and business partners had come to expect.

The restructuring is also expected to streamline Honda’s corporate structure in Nigeria by bringing its manufacturing and automobile business operations under a single surviving entity.

Honda said it was currently updating relevant corporate records and information as part of the integration process. These include corporate details, registered address, authorised signatories, management information and other related documentation.

It added that any changes requiring the attention of its business partners would be communicated in due course.

The company further requested the continued support and cooperation of its partners during the transition, while providing a copy of the Federal High Court order sanctioning the merger as an appendix to its notification.

 

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