By Vivian Emoni, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a strategic effort to leverage Africa’s vast single market to drive economic diversification, industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth. The AfCFTA seeks to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers, facilitate the freeContinue Reading
Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparenc By Constance Athekame, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the country complaining about it due to inflated costs, lack of transparency, and being charged more thanContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the global automotive industry transactions from petrol-powered engines to electric vehicles (EVs), compressed natural gas (CNG) and cleaner mobility systems, Nigerian is under increasing pressure to adapt or risk falling further behind. For decades, the country’s auto industry has been weighedContinue Reading
New Year Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Dec. 31, 2025(NAN)Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has called on citizens to enter 2026 with renewed hope, shared responsibility and confidence in the nation’s infrastructure future. Ewalefoh in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja described the New Year as a periodContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (NAN) has urged the Federal Government to move from promises to “lived realities” in 2026, demanding a time-bound resettlement plan for displaced communities. The association gave the advice in a New Year message on Thursday by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for policy consistency, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) protection and private sector-led growth to strengthen Nigeria’s economy in 2026. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made the call in a New Year message byContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says it has achieved notable progress in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Areas (AfCFTA) in 2025, boosting trade integration and private sector participation across Africa. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, disclosed this in a statement on Nigeria’s AfCFTA implementationContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Abuja, Dec. 31, 2025 (NAN) Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says Nigeria’s asset recovery framework is a key instrument for strengthening transparency, accountability and public confidence. Jideani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says the recapitalisation deadline for the insurance industry will not be extended. The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, said this at a seminar for insurance journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Omosehin, represented by Dr Usman Jankara, NAICOM’s Deputy Commissioner, Technical, saidContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remain a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economy, accounting for a large share of employment, income generation and grassroots economic activity. However, operators continue to face challenges ranging from limited access to finance and skills gaps toContinue Reading
