Mr Adekimi assured the public that criminals would not be allowed to operate freely in the state.
The downturn was driven by profit-taking in selected large-cap and mid-cap stocks.
As NMDPRA CEO, Mr Umar will coordinate measures to prevent indiscriminate increases in fuel prices.
This marks Dangote’s second appearance on the prestigious TIME100 list.
The Risk Managers Society of Nigeria has outlined the possible impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Nigeria and its economy.
This move follows the withdrawal of the same petition from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Mr Oshiomhole’s outburst followed Mr Ahmed’s resignation as the NMDPRA boss after Dangote accused him of living far above his earnings.
Dangote refinery had, on Thursday, cut its ex-depot petrol price from N828 to N699 per litre.
“By making imported fuel less competitive, the government is tilting the market in favour of local refineries such as Dangote and other modular plants,” said Mr Dare.
Mr Dangote also announced plans to list the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. within the next year.
