November 02, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 Campaign - Atiku, Tinubu, Kwankwaso Offer Solutions to Ailing Economy
As the campaigns for the 2023 polls gather momentum, three of the leading presidential candidates yesterday gave indications of how they would revive Nigeria's failing economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Alerts Devastating to Economy - Federal Govt
Minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed yesterday said that the terror alert issued by the United States and the United Kingdom high commissions in Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Redesigning Naira Won't Check Rising Inflation - Analysts
Economic and finance experts have said the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign and print new N200, N500 and N1000 denominations would have no major effect in… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Gas Flaring in Nigeria
Mixed reactions have continued to trail gas flaring in Nigeria, as critical stakeholders in the oil and gas industry are yet to come to an agreement whether or not, government… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Nigerian Clean-Energy Start-Ups Get $80,000 Grant Funding
No fewer than eight Nigerian Clean-Energy startups will get 80,000 Grant Funding from All On, through its venture-building platform, the All On Hub, in partnership with the Nigeria… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Nigeria: Dangote Sugar Declares N36.27 Billion Profit in 9 Months
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N36.27 billion for a duration of nine months ended Sept. 30, 2022. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Nigeria: Atiku Meets U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Nigeria Diaspora
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will meet with the United States (US) Chamber of Commerce to discuss the deepening of bilateral relations… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Nigeria: Black Market Thrives in Yobe, As Fuel Sells for N600 Per Litre
As the scarcity of fuel bites harder across the country, the product is now available at the black market at the rate of N600 per litre in most parts of Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Seeks Expanded Trade Relations Beyond Gas Exports
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Seoul, expressed Nigeria's desire to widen the scope of trade relations with the Republic of Korea beyond gas exports. Read more »
Nigeria: Digitalisation Helps Nigeria to Develop Sustainable Economy - Pantami
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has asserted that like other countries, digitalisation has enabled Nigeria to develop a sustainable economy. Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Begins Direct Collection of Taxes From Online Gaming Operators
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced the deduction of taxes at transaction points from online game transactions using the Sentinal National Payment Gateway and… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Halts Flow of Investment From Mexico to Nigeria - Envoy
Nigerian ambassador to Mexico, Ambassador Adejare Bello, has disclosed that Mexican investors are willing to invest heavily in Nigeria's economy but for the prevailing security… Read more »
Nigeria: Concessioning - Federal Govt Names Preferred, Reserve Bidders for Abuja, Lagos, Kano Airports
The Federal Ministry of Aviation has announced the Corporacion America Airports Consortium as the preferred bidder for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, while… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $600m to Under Reporting of Gas Flaring
Nigeria is losing $600 million due to under reporting of gas flaring every year even as they tasked operators in the oil and gas sector to fully implement the mechanism put in… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Nigeria: Naira Gets New Face As Current Notes Go Out of Circulation January
In an effort to rein in inflation and take control of money supply in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it will begin a mop up of the current Naira notes in the… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Nigeria: One-Third of Global Economy in Recession - Emefiele
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has said that about one-third of the world's economy is currently in recession due to the damaging effects of… Read more »
Nigeria: How NCC Convinced State Governments to Work On 70% Broadband Target
At the one-day Broadband Technical Awareness Forum (TAF) for Governors organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday October 20, 2022, at the Transcorp… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN to Invest N65m in Nigerian Startups Via Grants
MTN is set to invest in Nigerian owned businesses through a campaign - 'MTN Pulse BlowMyHustle', aimed at empowering Nigerian youths involved in scalable businesses. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Nigeria: Moody's B3 Downgrade - Nigeria May Struggle to Secure Foreign Loans
Nigeria may struggle to secure foreign loans to implement its 2023 national budget, following Moody's downgrade of the country's rating from B2 to B3, LEADERSHIP has learnt. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Belgium Strengthen Ties On Nigeria, Belgium Strengthen Ties On Trade, Investment, Investment
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Belgium have mapped out ways to strengthen the existing bilateral relations between both countries especially to boost trade and investment. Read more »
October 21, 2022
Nigeria: NNPC Restructures As 3 Directors, 2 Others Become Vice Presidents
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has been restructured to accommodate five vice presidents required to drive the performance of the oil firm, LEADERSHIP has… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Receives First Allocation As Oil-Producing State
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has announced that for the first time in the history of Nigeria, Kogi, a north central state is officially listed and recognised as an oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Security, Economy Top Tinubu's Manifesto, President Muhammadu Buhari Unveils 80-Page Action
Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has given a hint at his manifesto, with national security, economy, education, oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Airline Operators Lament Bad Treatment of Nigerian Carriers Abroad
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), has lamented the bad treatment of Nigerian Airlines by foreign countries in contravention of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Generation - President Muhammadu Buhari Recommits to Germany, Siemens Partnership
Nigeria remains dedicated to the partnership with Siemens and the German Government to improve electricity generation in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari pledged yesterday… Read more »