By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has renewed efforts to transform Nigeria Special Economic Zones (SEZs) into drivers of exports and employment to expand Nigeria’s export footprint. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this while receiving some delegation of Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA) onContinue Reading
By lucy Ogalue Abuja, April 23, 2026 (NAN) The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), says Nigeria and several African countries are leading reforms in domestic revenue mobilisation. Kevin Urama, Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management and Chief Economist, AfDB, said this during a virtual pre-2026 AnnualContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Africa can mobilise up to 1.43 trillion dollars annually from domestic resources with the right policy and institutional reforms. Kevin Urama, AfDB’s Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, said this at a virtual pre-2026 Annual MeetingsContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, April 23, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s openness to international collaboration and direct engagement with the global press. Idris disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with foreign media organisations. He said strongContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Abuja Prosperity and Investment Laboratory (APIL) says it has unveiled a platform aimed at transforming how investment opportunities are structured and financed at the subnational level. The platform was unveiled at a high-level multi-stakeholder policy roundtable at the World Trade Center in Abuja. The roundtable wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EVs) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with financing partners to ease CNG vehicle conversion financing and cut transport costs. Mr Ismaeel Ahmed, Executive Chairman, Pi-CNG & EV said on Wednesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to modernising the Nigeria Police Force through partnerships, digital infrastructure deployment and adoption of emerging technologies. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this at a partnership signing in Abuja on Wednesday. Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Aderogba George Amnesty International Nigeria has called on Nigerian authorities and international organisations to implement human rights reforms aimed at protecting human rights, freedom of expression, and strengthening democratic accountability. Its Board Chairman, Auwal Rafsanjani, made the call at the unveiling of the Amnesty International 2025 Annual ReportContinue Reading
Mrs Roseline Nwosu, the Chairperson, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, (Ciarb) Abuja Chapter, says Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is central to speedy, efficient and predictable dispute settlement, boosting investors’ confidence and commercial certainty.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed reports of a leadership split within its ranks and denied allegations regarding diversion of funds meant for persecuted Christians in Northern Nigeria. In a statement signed on Wednesday in Abuja by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association describedContinue Reading
