September 04
Nigeria: Provide Solutions to Fix Power Sector Not Excuses, Nerc Tells Discos
The Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sanusi Garba, has charged Investors and owners of DisCos in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry to come… Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, Naccima, Others Demand Petrol Price Hike Reversal
'Increase will hurt businesses, worsen inflation' Citizens urge gov't to reconsider Dangote refinery rolls out PMS, silent on cost Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Bakers Deny Using Substandard Materials
Bakers under the umbrella of the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN) have dismissed claims of using unwholesome and substandard materials in the production of bread. Read more »
Nigeria: Policy On Health Workers' Migration Commendable, but.....
At a Federal Executive Council meeting where he presided, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a new National Policy on Health Workforce Migration in the country. Read more »
West Africa: It Is Sad Nigeria Still Generating Below 6,000mw of Electricity - Sule
The governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi, has stated that it is sad Nigeria is still generating below 60,000 megawatt (MW) of electricity despite the ambitious plan to bring… Read more »
Nigeria: N100bn Consumer Credit Kicks Off As FG Targets 500,000 Civil Servants
...Nigerians to get single-digit loan Read more »
Nigeria: When Interest Groups Capture Markets
The current crises pervading the Nigerian economy are symptomatic of a market system that has been captured or cornered by vested interests. Read more »
Nigeria: 72.5km Lagos Gas Pipeline Will Enhance Energy Security, Boost Supply - NGA
The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has lauded Axxela Limited and NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) for the commissioning of the first phase of their 72.5km natural gas pipeline… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Underutilising Its Economic Potential - NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stated that the country is underutilising its economic potential on the African continent and globally and called for collaboration… Read more »
Nigeria: Winners of Business Creatives Pitch to Get N35m Each From Swarovski Foundation
The Swarovski Foundation, an international non-government organisation focused on promoting sustainability, is seeking new leaders in sustainability through its "The Creatives for… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Industries Limited Rated Nigeria's Most Valuable Brand for 7th Time
For the seventh consecutive year, Dangote Industries Limited has emerged as most valuable brand in Nigeria, leading other top brands like MTN, Airtel, Access Bank, Globacom, etc. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Now Third Largest Debtor to World Bank's IDA
Nigeria has ascended to the third-largest debtor to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a significant increase in the… Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Kaduna Earned N171bn, Spent N164.6bn in 1st Half of 2024
The Kaduna State Government has said that it earned N171.7 billion and spent N164.6 billion, representing a half-year budget performance of 37.48 per cent and 35.92 per cent of the… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Teachers Issue 14-Days Ultimatum Over 60 Percent Arrears
The FCT Wing of the Nigeria Union Teachers (NUT) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the six area council chairmen in the territory to pay the remaining 60 per cent of the 25 months'… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Mum Bulletproof Suvs for Governor, Deputies
CISLAC condemns extravagant spending, demands cost of governance reduction Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price May Rise As Nnpcl Admits Financial Strain
There are indications of an imminent hike in the price of petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has admitted financial strain. Read more »
Nigeria: Awaiting the CNG Revolution
Since the announcement last year that the federal government would spearhead the promotion of the use of the compressed natural gas (CNG) facility, we have waited for its arrival… Read more »
September 03
Nigeria: Why Windfall Tax On Nigerian Banks Is Economic Justice - Experts
The introduction of windfall tax in the banking sector has sparked a significant conversation about fairness, economic equity and the role of financial institutions in the broader… Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its seven-day warning strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has 1,091 Tourist Sites, Supports 1.9m Jobs - Minister
Nigeria's Minister of Tourism, Ms Lola Ade John, has said that the tourism sector has the potential to provide huge revenues to the country and provide a viable alternative to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Birth, NIN Registration Will Foster Economic Development - Govt
The federal government has said that birth registration and the National Identification Number (NIN) will foster economic development. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Snubs Local Manufacturers As Chinese Companies Get $500m Meter Deal
The federal government has signed an agreement with three Chinese companies to provide 1.4m meters to reduce the metering gap in the country. Read more »
September 01
Nigeria: Our Ability to Supply Fuel Constantly Under Threat - NNPCL
The ongoing scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, seems far from over as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has said its ability… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Invest $800m in Power Sector - Minister
The Federal Government says it plans to invest 800 million dollars in the construction of sub-stations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). Read more »
August 29
Nigeria: Currency Outside Nigerian Banks Drops to N3.66trn - CBN Report
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that currency outside Nigerian banks has dropped to N3.66 trillion in July. Read more »