September 19
Nigeria: FG Targets Deep Seabed Exploration, Mining for Economic Diversification
In a bid to harness the vast resources of the blue economy and drive economic growth, the federal government through the Ministry of marine & blue economy has set its sights on… Read more »
Nigeria: Airtel Nigeria Advocates PPP to Bridge Digital Divide
Airtel Nigeria's chief executive officer, Carl Cruz, has called for increased collaboration between the public and private sectors to address Nigeria's growing digital divide. Read more »
Nigeria: 644 Customers Win N17.7m in Onga's Anniversary Promo
No fewer than 344 customers won N17.7 million cash while over 300 customers won exciting gift items in the first batch of winners at the ongoing Onga Taste the Millions promo at… Read more »
Nigeria: ONSA, CSCS to Host Cybersecurity Conference On Synergising Ai, Infrastructure
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has announced the forthcoming 2024 Cybersecurity Conference on synergizing artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Surpass N37bn Igr Target - Tambuwal
The executive chairman of Sokoto State Internal Revenue Service, IGS, Alhaji Abubakar Zaki Tambuwal, said the Service has drastically improved its Internally Generated Revenue… Read more »
Nigeria: Agusto & Co, GCR Affirm Axxela's Strong Financial, Strategic Outlook
Credit rating of Axxela Limited recently received an upgrade from two leading credit rating agencies, Agusto & Co and Global Credit Ratings (GCR). Read more »
Nigeria: FG, World Bank Improve National Grid Stability, Deploy $6bn Scada System
The federal government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has deployed an advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a significant step towards enhancing… Read more »
Nigeria: NCSCN Urges Dangote Refinery to Disclose PMs Supply to NNPCL
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL) to disclose the quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) it has supplied to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Unscrupulous Elements Plotting Against Kaduna Finance Commissioner - Group
The Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has condemned the hidden agenda of some embittered politicians bent on destroying every value the Commissioner of Finance Kaduna… Read more »
Nigeria: Equities Extend Gains, Up N314bn
Nigerian equities yesterday delivered a positive performance and extended gains from the previous session as the overall capitalization rose by N314 billion, driven by a rally in… Read more »
Nigeria: Sterling Holdco Moves Ahead in Recapitalisation Drive With N75bn Injection
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has taken a major step toward meeting the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) recapitalisation requirements for its subsidiaries with the… Read more »
Nigeria: State Govts Remit N237bn Pension Contributions for Workers in 4 Years
Some of the 25 States including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who have enacted pension laws on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), have paid N236.7 billion pension… Read more »
West Africa: Protecting Nigeria's Economy From Electricity Theft
At a time when Nigeria is working to relaunch its economy, particularly in the face of continuous challenges, the country's electricity industry is at a crossroads. Now widespread… Read more »
September 20
Nigeria: Job Losses - 483,464 Persons Withdraw N247.47bn From Pension Savings
A total of 483,464 Nigerians withdrew N247.47 billion from their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) in the second quarter of 2024 due to job losses, according to data from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Reverses Positive Trend By N131bn Loss
The Nigerian stock market yesterday halted its four-day bullish streak as the overall capitalization declined by N131 billion, due to price decline in Oando Plc and 24 others. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Energy Returns to Power West Africa's Clean Energy Transition
The Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference is set to gather key stakeholders from across the energy sector as it returns to drive the region's clean energy transition. Read more »
Nigeria: Rail Transport Generated N1.69BN in Q2
The Nigerian rail system generated N1.69bn in revenue from passengers in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 53.14 per cent increase compared to the N1.10bn recorded in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Visits Bode Saadu Over Arinun Bridge Flooding
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday visited Bode Saadu, the headquarters of Moro local government area to sympathise with its residents following recent… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas, Power Ministry Seek Private Sector Investment in Green Hydrogen
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and the Federal Ministry of Power have called for increased private sector investment in green hydrogen… Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges Business-Friendly Reforms As Coca-Cola Commits $1bn Investment in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration's commitment to creating a robust financial system and a business-friendly economy that will attract more foreign direct… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Skips UN Assembly to Focus On Domestic Issues - Presidency
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year and has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Organised Labour Expresses Concern Over Growing Cashless ATM Machines
Organised Labour in the financial sector, Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI), and National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: Kwara Community Seeks Govt Intervention On Idofian-Elerinjare Road
The people of the Elerinjare community in the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have sought the state government's intervention regarding the deplorable conditions of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ippis - Federal Govt Assures of Security of Workers' Data
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has reiterated the federal government's determination to maintain and operate a secure and efficient personnel and… Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Tinubu Visits Borno Over Flood Disaster
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on sympathy visit to the victims of the last Tuesday's flood that killed 37 persons, destroyed… Read more »