Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, March 3

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Dangote Refinery hikes petrol ex-depot price to N875 amid crude surge

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price by N101, pushing the ex-depot rate from N774 to N875 per litre, a move expected to ripple through retail fuel markets nationwide.Read more

2. Gov Lawal bans cash revenue collections in Zamfara, unveils ₦42bn IGR ambition

Governor Dauda Lawal has prohibited all cash-based revenue collections across Zamfara State, directing that every government payment be processed through digital platforms as part of sweeping fiscal reforms.Read more

3. Turaki PDP faction disowns congress reports, alleges APC-backed plot

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki (SAN) has distanced itself from reports of impending party congresses across the country, describing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated.Read more

4. Wike defends curfew before FCT council polls

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has justified the curfew imposed before the February 21 area council elections.Read more

5. INEC promises credible, technology-driven election in 2027

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed commitment to credible, and technology-driven elections in 2027.Read more

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6. Nigerian govt activates direct oil revenue remittance to FAAC under Executive Order 9

The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun enforcing Executive Order 9 of 2026, initiating the direct transfer of oil-derived revenues to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).Read more

7. Nigerian govt suspends gas flare penalties

The Federal Government has commenced the enforcement of Executive Order 9 (2026), which requires oil revenues to be paid directly into the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).Read more

8. Iran rules out negotiation with U.S. as Middle East tension escalates

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Ali Larijani, said on Monday the country would not negotiate with the United States.Read more

9. Nigeria Police Council ratifies Olatunji Disu’s appointment as IGP

The Nigeria Police Council on Monday formally ratified the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, giving unanimous approval at a meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Read more

10. Benue State launches return plan for Yelewata victims, disburses N1.27bn in support funds

The Benue State Government has commenced the relocation and reintegration of residents displaced by the June 2025 attacks on Yelewata, marking a major step toward restoring affected communities.Read more

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