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
By Okeoghene Akubuike, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), in 2025, deepened its reform drive through strategic partnerships and collaborations with key national and international institutions. This reinforced transparency, efficiency, professionalism, local content development and value for money in Nigeria’s public procurement system. The bureau,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Nigeria’s fiber optic Engineers have united to drive connectivity and growth in the telecom industry. The maiden fiber optic engineers meet-up, which held at the Notion Technology office in Abuja, had professionals who build, maintain, and restore Nigeria’s broadband infrastructure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
PMI By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Dec. 31, 2025 (NAN) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a further strengthening of domestic economic activity in December 2025, as the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) maintained its position above the 50-point expansion threshold. The December 2025 PMI survey released by theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria recorded an overall Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60 billion l in the third quarter of 2025, marking a turnaround from the deficit position in the preceding quarter. This is according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank said thatContinue Reading
