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 Taiye Olayemi The equities market recorded an impressive performance in 2025, with total market capitalisation rising by N36.62 trillion. This brought the market’s value to N99.4 trillion by the close of trading on Dec. 31, compared with N62.76 trillion at the end of 2024. Stock investors recorded a 51.19Continue 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
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, and others scheduled to commence on Jan. 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned. The president disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Tinubu described the reforms as a once-in-a-generation opportunityContinue Reading
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) has signed an agreement with You Jie Te Environment Technology Ltd (YJT) to localise the manufacturing of critical energy infrastructure in Nigeria.
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Christmas By Okeoghene Oghenekaro The Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, has urged Nigerians to embrace love, hope and a renewed sense of responsibility to national development as they celebrate Christmas. Ewalefoh made the call in a Christmas message on Wednesday in Abuja. He described the seasonContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RSE Energy Nigeria to provide off-grid and embedded power solutions for industrial clusters across the country. During the signing ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Tuesday, leading to N578 billion gains for investors. This marks the 9th consecutive bullish session. Gains in stocks like: Aluminium Extrusion Industries, Austinlaz, Custodian Investment, First Holding Company, FTN Cocoa Processors and 24 others drove the market into positive terrain.Continue Reading
