July 25
Nigeria: With Over 133 Million Below Poverty Level, NLC Calls On Tinubu to Address Economic Issues
Apparently baffled by the figure of 133 million Nigerians living below extreme poverty lines, coupled with records from International Rescue Committee (IRC) which also pointed out… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Begins Rehabilitation of Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, Laments Vandalism
Lagos State government has commenced the rehabilitation of Odo Iya Alaro Bridge located on the ever busy Ikorodu -Lagos Road in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
July 24
Nigeria: FG Injects N1trn Into Manufacturing Sector - Edun
The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, has announced that the federal government of Nigeria injected N1 trillion worth of palliatives into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Applaud As CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.75 Percent
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday raised its interest rate to 26.75 per cent, a 50 basis point increase aimed at combating soaring… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Revenue At Lagos Airport Rises By 107.5 Percent in 6 Months
The Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday, said its revenue rose by 107.5 per cent between January to June, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: NAICOM Affirms Insurance Sector's Commitment to Grow $1trn Economy
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Tuesday affirmed its commitment to align the insurance sector with President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL, Dangote - The Controversy Within
Recently, the media was abuzz with comments about the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, which many Nigerians expect to be the solution to the country's perennial… Read more »
Nigeria: GLO Rewards Subscribers With GLO Flex Win Offer
Digital solutions company, Globacom, has launched yet another customer reward offer, tagged Glo Flex Win, through which its subscribers can play and win cash prizes. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Ministry to Host Inaugural Africa Oil & Gas Digital Transformation Conference
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Federal Republic of Nigeria, in collaboration with Great Minds Events, is set to commence the inaugural Africa Oil & Gas Digital… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Explores Green Tech, Partners Chinese Engineering Giant
In a significant move towards advancing its climate action goals, Nigeria is exploring a potential partnership with Chinese engineering powerhouse Sinoma International Engineering… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Poised to Overtake World Economies in Technology - Shettima
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but is also poised to overtake them in terms of economy and technology. Read more »
July 25
Nigeria: Traders Warn Against Neglect of Informal Sector
The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has alerted the government about dangers of neglecting the informal sector, as its exclusion can hinder economic growth. Read more »
July 24
Nigeria: Dangote, NNPC Row Creating Wrong Signal to Investors - Adesina, Otedola
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said the rift between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is… Read more »
Nigeria: Cancel Planned Protest, Tinubu Urges Youths
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to cancel their planned protest and await the government's response to their concerns. Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report - New Appointments Raise Doubts About Merger of Mdas
President Bola Tinubu's decision to continue making appointments to agencies recommended for scrapping, merging, or being subsumed into others by the Steve Oronsaye Report has… Read more »
Nigeria: The Human Capital Development Initiative
The Tinubu administration's recent focus on human capital development marks a refreshing and potentially transformative shift in governance priorities in a nation grappling with… Read more »
Nigeria: Farmers Weigh in On Duty-Free Food Import Policy, List Implications
The recent announcement by the federal government regarding duty-free food imports has sparked discussions among critical stakeholders. Read more »
Nigeria: Renewable Energy - Gov Sule, Federal Govt Delegation Visit China
Nasarawa State governor and chairman of the North Central Governors Forum, Abdullahi Sule and other members of the federal government's delegation are expected to visit China on… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refutes Claims of Substandard Petroleum Products
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, over the weekend revealed that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to receive repeated orders for its products from all those who… Read more »
Nigeria: Terminal Operators' Chair Receives Business Leadership Award in UK
The chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup, has received the African Female Business Leader of the Year Award in London, the… Read more »
July 23
Nigeria: 12 Schools in Jos at Risk of Collapse
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has disclosed that about 12 other schools in the state capital Jos are at risk of collapse. Read more »
July 16
Nigeria: $1trn Economy - Public Sector Firms Get Corporate Governance Code
As part of efforts to achieve the $1 trillion economy for Nigeria, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the Institute of Directors… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Aims to Surpass N1trn Profit in 2024
Having posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N796 billion at the end of its 2023 financial year, the group managing director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Adaora Umeoji, has said the bank… Read more »
Nigeria: Brokers Seek Federal Govt Support to Achieve Stability
Insurance brokers, under the auspices of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), have said addressing the challenges of the insurance sector in the country… Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: French Shipping Firm Slams $400 Surcharge On Nigeria-Bound Cargoes, Others
French Shipping Company, CMA CGM has announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of US$400 per container effective 5th August on cargo originating from the United States and Canada… Read more »