Substandard electrical products detrimental to Nigeria’s economy: NIEEE

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers says substandard electrical products will negatively impact the country’s growing economy if not addressed by the concerned bodies. The NIEEE’s vice president, Felix Adegboye, said...

‎Nigeria secures fresh $2 billion Shell gas investment

Nigeria has secured a fresh $2 billion investment from Shell, following a Final Investment Decision (FID) on a new offshore gas project in the HI Field (OML 144). ‎ ‎Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement...

Nigeria Innovation Summit Delegates tour MTN’s Dabengwa Data Centre

On the third day of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS), MTN Nigeria recently hosted 50 delegates of industry stakeholders, including technology experts, finance leaders, and policymakers, for an exclusive tour of its cutting-edge Dabengwa Data...

Financial literacy critical life skill – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that it firmly believes that financial literacy is not merely an academic subject; but a life skill, and indeed, a survival tool in today’s complex and rapidly evolving economy. Director...

Nigeria unlocking $410 billion investment in renewable energy: Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s energy transition journey under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is unlocking an investment opportunity of over $410 billion between now and 2060. Mr Shettima said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the...

Nigeria shines at G24 meetings as Uzoka-Anite, Cardoso lead economic talks

BY SAM OTUONYE As the world watches, Nigeria’s economic prospects are shining brighter, with the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, joining the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, as...

Nigeria: NUPENG’s move is to resist Dangote’s monopoly in the oil sector

In the heart of Nigeria’s economic engine room, a quiet but consequential war is being fought, a war not of guns or politics, but of control. On one side stands the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the formidable labour...

Nigeria Takes Over G-24 Leadership, Pledges Push For Global Economic Reforms

Nigeria has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), pledging to amplify the voices of developing nations and champion inclusive global economic reforms. The country will formally take office as...

Corporate Nigeria Tightens Defenses as Fraud Risk Grows, Budgets Surge

Nigerian companies anticipate the highest rates of fraud in Sub-Saharan Africa next year. Half (50%) expect to face external fraud and 41% anticipate insider fraud to impact their businesses. The threat of violence toward company executives has...

Nigeria Takes Helm of G-24, Pledges to Drive Inclusive Global Economic Reforms

Nigeria has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), a coalition of developing countries that coordinates positions on international monetary and financial issues. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

Nigeria strengthens ties with JICA, MIGA to drive economic growth 

BY SAM OTUONYE Nigeria has taken a significant step towards deepening its economic partnership with international development agencies, following a high-level bilateral meeting between the Federal Ministry of Finance and representatives of the...

Nigeria: Reps task SEC on review of $685,158 capital requirement for crypto operators

Chairman, House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee on Economic, Regulatory, and Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Adoption and Point-of-Sale (POS) Operations in Nigeria, Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, on Monday, described the N500 million to N1...

Nigeria’s Gigbanc launches Global Talent Fellowship to unlock African talents access to global opportunities

Nigerian fintech company Gigbanc has launched the Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship, a 12-week mentor-led fellowship designed to transform Africa’s brightest talents into globally competitive professionals. Gigbanc is a financial platform built to...

Nigerian Army eliminates terrorists, arrests 53 suspects nationwide

Nigerian Army has sustained nationwide onslaught against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, neutralising four terrorists and apprehending 53 suspects in recent operations. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency...

Nigerian jollof is the most popular international cuisine, says Bazuaye

Bazuaye In this interview with our correspondent, hospitality nightlife entrepreneur, Osazee Bazuaye, fondly known as Bazu, talks about how Shakara Restaurant is redefining the cuisine and dining culture in London and the international accolade...

Nigeria in talks with China to revive Ajaokuta steel, NIOMCO as Russia deal stalls

The federal government has initiated talks with the Republic of China to take over the revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO). Shuaibu Abubakar, the minister of steel...

Nigeria: Equities market closes flat as profit-taking, mixed sectoral performance weigh on sentiment

The Nigerian equities market ended Tuesday’s session on a cautious note as profit-taking in banking and oil and gas stocks offset gains in the industrial and insurance sectors, leaving the overall market performance largely unchanged. The NGX...

Nigeria, Qatar set to sign deal on cultural, tourism cooperation

The Federal Government on Monday resumed talks with the Qatari Government in an effort to enhance cultural exchange, arts, and tourism relations between the two countries. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa...

Nigerian Youths Group Demands Withdrawal Of Charges Against Journalist Fejiro Oliver In Delta

The Young Nigerian Rights Organization (YNRO) has called for the immediate withdrawal of criminal suits filed against Delta-born journalist, Fejiro Oliver, describing the case as “an attack on journalism, activism and democracy.” In a statement...

Nigeria Removes Maths Requirement for Arts Students

The Nigerian Government has approved the removal of Mathematics as a compulsory subject for admission into tertiary institutions for students in the arts and humanities. This means that Nigerian senior secondary school students pursuing arts or...