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NNPC Retail Unveils First Smart Self-Service Station in Abuja

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September 12, 2026

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Customers in Abuja can now enjoy a more convenient and technology-enabled fuelling experience following the commissioning of NNPC Retail Limited‘s first Smart Self-Service Station on Bill Clinton Drive, Abuja.

The new station brings fuel, electric vehicle charging and other mobility and lifestyle services together in one location. Its 24-hour self-service system allows customers to complete fuel transactions independently; select the exact volume they require and pay at any time of the day or night.

NNPC Retail Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), developed the station in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), which provided the land for the project.

Speaking at the commissioning, NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazau, said: “Today marks another important milestone in the evolution of NNPC Retail. The launch of this Smart Station reflects our commitment to innovation, convenience, operational efficiency, and most importantly, an exceptional customer experience.

NNPC Retail commended the NIS for its sustained cooperation, describing the collaboration as an example of the institutional partnerships required to deliver modern energy infrastructure across Nigeria.

Managing Director of NNPC Retail, Huub Stokman, said the Smart Station responds to changing consumer preferences across Nigeria’s downstream sector.

“More than ever, we need to meet the needs of Nigerian consumers. They want quality products at the right price, prompt and friendly service, more value-added offerings and convenient payment options. They also want to be rewarded for their loyalty, have access to more energy solutions, including EV charging and CNG, and, particularly among younger customers, receive these services sustainably. That is precisely what this Smart Station represents,” Stokman said.

Stokman acknowledged the contributions of the NIS, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Africa Motor Works, technology partners, contractors and other stakeholders whose support was essential to the project’s delivery.

He reaffirmed NNPC Retail’s commitment to expanding the Smart Station model across the country, strengthening partnerships with public and private institutions, and building a more convenient, technology-enabled retail network centred on customers’ needs.

In her remarks, the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, represented by the Deputy Comptroller General, Finance & Accounts, Saidu Bashir Daura congratulated NNPC on the commissioning, describing the new station as a model for encouraging greater investment in sustainable energy infrastructure and innovative transportation solutions.

The station has 16 Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pumps and two Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) pumps, supported by storage capacity of 180,000 litres of PMS and 5,000 litres of AGO. It also features an electric vehicle charging facility with an 86-point capacity, deployed in partnership with Africa Motor Works, as well as an LPG dispensing facility, a modern lubricant service bay and a fully automated car wash. Provision has been made for the future installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure.

Powered entirely by more than 200 kilowatt-hours of installed solar capacity, the facility also includes space for quick-service restaurants, a coffee shop and a convenience store. Together, these services position the station as a modern mobility and lifestyle destination rather than a conventional fuelling point.

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Nigeria’s Seed Council, PIND partner to expand certified seed access

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September 11, 2026

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Farmers across the Niger Delta are set to gain greater access to certified seeds and quality planting materials following a two-year partnership between the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND).

The organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at NASC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja to expand community-based seed production, strengthen certification and inspection, develop local seed enterprises and mobilise investment in Nigeria’s domestic seed industry.

The partnership combines NASC’s regulatory and quality-assurance mandate with PIND’s market systems expertise and networks of Community Seed Entrepreneurs, Farm Service Providers, Business Service Providers, research institutions and private-sector partners.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, NASC Director-General, Fatuhu Muhammed, said the agreement would help bring quality-assurance services closer to farmers and seed producers.

“A productive agricultural sector begins with quality seeds. By working with PIND and its networks across the Niger Delta, NASC can extend certification and inspection services to more communities, protect farmers from poor-quality planting materials and create stronger pathways for investment in Nigeria’s seed industry,” Mr Muhammed said.

PIND’s Executive Director, Sam Daibo, said the partnership would help move proven community-level interventions to institutional adoption and scale.

“Many farmers understand the value of quality seeds but cannot access certified planting materials when and where they need them. By combining NASC’s regulatory leadership with PIND’s market systems experience, we can close that gap, strengthen local seed enterprises and help farmers build more productive and commercially viable livelihoods,” Mr Daibo said.

From cassava to other crops

The MoU formalises a collaboration dating back to 2016 through the Building an Economically Sustainable Seed System for Cassava programme, implemented in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI).

The collaboration later expanded into community-based cassava seed multiplication, with NASC certifying seed plots across the Niger Delta.

Under the new framework, NASC and PIND will expand NASC-certified community seed multiplication across the region.

NASC will lead certification and quality assurance, while PIND will support enterprise development, technical assistance and market linkages.

According to the statement, the partners will also extend NASC’s Licensed Seed Inspectors Scheme into the Niger Delta, drawing potential candidates from PIND’s Farm Service Provider and Business Service Provider networks.

The partnership will further promote domestic seed production for high-demand vegetables, including tomato, pepper and cucumber, while expanding access to cassava, banana and yam planting materials produced through NASC’s PROSSIVA programme, the statement said.

It said the agreement will also support the Mastercard Foundation-funded WISE programme by enabling NASC to certify Community Seed Entrepreneurs trained to supply quality cassava planting materials to women producers across the Niger Delta.

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The partnership’s first major joint deliverable will be the Nigeria Seed Systems Forum 2026 in Abuja.

The forum is expected to bring together policymakers, regulators, researchers, investors, seed companies, development partners and farmers to advance policy, investment and market action in Nigeria’s seed sector.

A Joint Technical Working Group comprising representatives of NASC and PIND will coordinate implementation and track progress under the agreement.

Through the partnership, the organisations aim to strengthen the connection between regulation, research, enterprise development and markets, bringing certified seeds closer to farmers while supporting a stronger and more commercially sustainable seed industry in Nigeria.

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Leadway Backs ISSP to Deepen Insurance Penetration, Consumer Trust

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September 11, 2026

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Leadway Assurance Limited has launch Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme (ISSP), a five-year initiative.

The programme, held in Abuja, was designed to address key challenges limiting insurance growth in Nigeria, including low public awareness, weak consumer confidence, inadequate distribution, capacity constraints, and limited insurance adoption among women, young people, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive of NAICOM, Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, said the programme would provide a coordinated framework to translate industry reforms into measurable improvements in insurance coverage and consumer confidence.

“The ISSP initiative will focus on six key areas: advocacy and policy, awareness and education, capacity building, gender inclusion, youth engagement, and MSME and value-chain development. Efforts to expand insurance coverage must be supported by strong underwriting standards, good corporate governance, effective claims administration, transparency and adequate policyholder protection. Regulation must serve as both a shield for policyholders and a compass for responsible market development.”

Also, the Head, Commercial Division, Leadway Assurance, Mr. Olawale Alao, described the ISSP as a timely intervention capable of tackling both the structural and perception-related challenges confronting the industry.
Alao said the programme offered stakeholders a structured platform to identify market gaps and develop practical solutions to improve public understanding and participation.

He said its success would largely depend on changing the perception of insurance from an optional financial product to an essential part of everyday life and financial planning.’

“Over the next five years, we believe this initiative can deepen awareness, particularly among young Nigerians, build stronger trust in the sector and encourage more people to see insurance as an essential tool for protection and financial resilience,” he said.

”Increasing the number of policyholders alone would not be sufficient, stressing that Nigerians must also understand the value of insurance and be able to incorporate it into their everyday financial decisions. He added that stronger awareness and confidence in insurance would be particularly important among younger Nigerians, who represent a major part of the country’s future consumer and investment base.Also speaking on this initiative, Team Lead of the ISSP Design Team and Managing Director of EMDI Capacity Development Ltd., Bukola Ifemade, called for urgent and coordinated action to unlock the trillion-naira potential of Nigeria’s insurance sector.

“This flag-off marks the beginning of this mobilisation. Success will require strong partnerships and a sustained commitment to innovation and inclusion,” he said.

The ISSP executive summary estimates that only about five per cent of Nigeria’s population currently has insurance coverage, while 78 per cent lack basic insurance knowledge. Women account for 32 per cent of policyholders, people aged 18 to 35 make up less than 20 per cent of the industry’s customer base, and insurance penetration among MSMEs is estimated at eight per cent. To address these gaps, the programme will target five million members of the general population, two million women entrepreneurs and decision-makers, 1.5 million young Nigerians and 250,000 MSMEs across Nigeria.

For Leadway, supporting the ISSP aligns with its commitment to building a formidable insurance industry by enhancing awareness, building consumer confidence, and making financial protection more accessible to individuals, families, and businesses.

About Leadway Assurance

Leadway Assurance is one of Nigeria’s foremost non-banking financial services groups, offering diversified solutions across insurance, pensions, health, and asset management. Founded in 1970, the company has built a legacy of trust and innovation, serving millions of individuals and businesses across Nigeria and West Africa.

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