September 21, 2023
Africa: Tinubu Urges UN to Back Africa Against Smugglers Stealing Continent's Mineral Resources
The UN Secretary-General assured President Tinubu of the fullest support of the UN system for ECOWAS in light of the series of military coups which have occurred in the West… Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Postpones Interest Rate Decision
"A new date will be communicated in new course," the apex bank disclosed in the document seen by PREMIUM TIMES, with an apology for any inconvenience the change might cause. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Quiz NPA Over Sale of Vessels, Other Items
The committee also asked NPA to bring the list of properties slated for auctioning and evaluation reports. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja Light Rail Will Be Completed in Eight Months, Chinese Firms Tells Shettima
The $823 million Abuja railway was was due to be completed by 2015. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Abroad Remitted $20.1bn in 2022 - Report
At the current official market rate of N767 per US dollars, the amount is equivalent to N15.3 trillion. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP - Why Economic Data Really Needs to Be Reliable
The NBS must implement measures that foster transparency by sharing its methodologies, data sources and assumptions. Ultimately, accurate and reliable economic statistics are vital… Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa
"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Entities Illegally Mining Nigeria's Gold, Other Minerals, Tinubu Tells UN General Assembly
Nigeria at 78th UNGA: Nigeria is planning to disband "extremist groups on our turf," President Tinubu tells the UN General Assembly. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Begin Operation in October - Report
"The company is also widening the road connecting the refinery to the expressway. That job is 70 per cent complete," an official added. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Petroleum Agency Signs CNG Agreement With Energy Firm
The agency disclosed this in a series of tweets via its verified official X handle on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Rates NCC High As Worthy Telecom Regulator
The CJN spoke at the 2023 edition of the annual workshop for judges on telecommunications issues hosted by the NCC. The workshop began in Kano on Monday 18 September. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Announces Compulsory Retirement for Senior Management Staff
The NNPCL had on Saturday announced management changes and appointed new executive vice presidents Read more »
Nigeria: Was There Really a Consensus That Fuel Subsidy Should Go?
In my last week's column (Beyond the PEPT's Judgement), I argued, among other things, that the Western brand of liberal democracy we currently practice does not, and cannot work in… Read more »
Nigeria: VP's Office, WEMA Bank to Train Youth On Digital Skills, Empower SMEs
The partnership will train two million youths and empower one million Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi in Bangladesh, Urges Commonwealth Nations to Pay Special Attention to SMEs
Mr Obi said SMEs were emerging as the undisputed engine of rapid economic expansion and growth globally. Read more »
Nigeria: SDG Summit - Despite Apparent Failure, World Leaders Express Hope
"Renewed faith in us by the people who depend on us will help us earn credibility, trust and a sense of confidence that UN-led multilateralism delivers." Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Congress Meeting Ends in Deadlock
Another meeting has been scheduled for a later date. Read more »
Nigeria: One Hospitalised As Buildings Collapse in Lagos
The buildings collapsed as a result of ageing and poor maintenance on the part of the owners, officials say. Read more »
Niger: #Under30EntrepreneursinNigeria - What Drove Me Into Wig-Making Business - 25-Year-Old Orinate
"I feel doing business in Nigeria can be challenging for young entrepreneurs because there is little or no support from the government." Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Laws, Underage Home Helps Go Through Horrifying Experiences in Nigeria
Some stakeholders expressed concern over the rise in young children being engaged as home helps due to the prevailing economic challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Mambilla Hydropower Project Saga - Ex-Minister Accuses Obasanjo of Distortion of Facts
Former minister Olu Agunloye says former President Obasanjo lied by claiming his government did not award the $ 6 billion contract for the Mambilla power project Read more »
Nigeria: Air Strikes Destroy Over 30 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
"These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities." Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Third Mainland Bridge to Be Shut for Repairs - Lagos Govt
The Third Mainland Bridge will be shut down on Sunday and 24 September for repairs. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Will Work With State Govt to Harness Solid Mineral Resources - Minister
Mr Alake said the ministry was determined and committed to harnessing the nation's mineral resources, emphasising that Nasarawa State and other endowed states across the country… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Military Destroys 89 Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers Stolen Crude Oil in Niger Delta
The troops also discovered and destroyed 21 dugout pits, 56 boats, 138 storage tanks, 235 cooking ovens, six pumping machines, one outboard engine, and two speedboats. Read more »