August 02, 2023
Nigeria: 7 Million Electricity Consumers Without Prepaid Meters - Report
Despite several interventions, the Federal government, yesterday, disclosed that over seven million or 57.75 per cent of registered electricity consumers are still without prepaid… Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Transition - 600m Africans Lack Efficient Power Supply - Experts
EXPERTS in the oil and gas industry said 600 million Africans, including Nigerians, lack access to power with the majority living in rural areas. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: Why Russian Investors Should Localise Production in Nigeria - Envoy
Amb. Abdullahi Shehu, Nigerian Ambassador to the Russian Federation on Tuesday encouraged investors from Russian to localise the production of their goods in Nigeria. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: Obi Dismisses EIU Report As Jaundiced, Poorly Done Transactional Job
The Obi-Datti Media office has dismissed a recent report by the Think Tank, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicting the eventual outcome of the ongoing legal challenge to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Public Events Now Record Poor Turnouts
The pomp and pride which usually herald public events in the country have given way to austerity measures. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Subsidise Transportation for Workers, Students
The governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe have started taking steps to contain the hike in transportation caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Nigeria: Russia Summit - Nigeria Missing As Africa Agrees Nuclear Energy As Alternative Source of Power
Nigeria, the acclaimed giant of Africa, was conspicuously absent yesterday, as African leaders gathered in St Petersburg, Russia, to discuss ways nuclear power can help solve the… Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA - Why Nigeria's Missing, As 8 Countries Commence Guided Trade
Nigeria's absence from the from the first batch of participating countries under the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI) of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Working Housewives Decry Economic Hardship - Search for Alternatives
As recent economic downturn in the country escalates, housewives tell WO they are perplexed and frustrated. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Disbursement of N500bn to 12m Homes Wont Address Fundamental Issues Govt Told
Africa Leadership Group (ALG), a citizen-centric, and effective governance leadership organization has taken a swipe on President Bola Tinubu's swift decision on the petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Tackles Trade Associations Over Price Fixing, Cartel Practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) yesterday said it will soon commence enforcement of laws against trade associations engaging in price fixing and… Read more »
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - How We Intend to Help Staff - - Wema Bank
As a way of cushioning the effects of the harsh economy, the management of Wema Bank has promised an increment in employees' salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Govt Begs As NLC Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice
The federal government appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday to shelve its planned strike scheduled to start next Wednesday, saying it was doing everything… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Congress Issues August 2 Nationwide Strike Notice
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Intensifies Anti-Inflation Effort, Raises MPR to 18.75%
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday raised its benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, again, to 18.75 per cent in a bid to curb inflation. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to MTN, Glo, Airtel, Others - Stop Reselling Already Purchased SIM Cards
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Telecommunications (when constituted) to interface with Global System for Communication, GSM, providers to stop network… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Moves Against Electricity Tariff Hike, Estimated Billing
·Intervene, halt proposed increase in electricity tariff by Discos, Senate tells FG·Says ordinary Nigerians should be allowed to breathe·Reps move against… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Pension Assets to Hit N19trn By End of 2024 - Report
Nigeria's total pension assets, has been projected rise to an impressive N19 trillion by the end of 2024, according to a Pan-African credit rating agency, Agusto & Co. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - TUC Gives Govt 2 Weeks Ultimatum Over Negotiation
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, yesterday, gave the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to conclude negotiations or face workers' protest. Read more »
July 22, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Lagos Workers Adopt Shift Operations - Residents Lament Plights
...commuters trek long distances as commercial bus drivers hike fares Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Plateau - Troops Seize 1,000 Cows Grazing Communities' Farmlands
....As militias kill 2 persons at Wereng community in LG Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Eager for Sectoral Contributions to Economic Growth - Presidential Aide
President Bola Tinubu is eager for all industry stakeholders to make contributions and give support to his administration in creating valuable policies for national progress for… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Rescue Nigeria From Economic Doldrums - NECA
Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association, NECA, has said the federal government needs to do a lot more to turn the nation's economy into the path of growth and recommended,… Read more »
Nigeria: Current Hardship, Suffering of Workers Unacceptable - NLC
Seeks employers' partnership to improve living conditions Read more »
Nigeria: Chamber of Commerce Calls For Strengthening of Free Trade Zone Operations
The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, has called for increased public-private… Read more »