By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday led Nigeria’s delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, advocating stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa’s growth and industrialisation. The Africa-France Summit, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya, brought together leaders and senior officialsContinue Reading
Olusegun Aribike The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for reforms aimed at tackling estimated billing and improving consumer protection in Lagos electricity market. The FCCPC gave the commendation in a statement signed by its Director, Corporate Affairs, MrContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, says the institution is strongly supporting climate finance research to address environmental challenges and strengthen sustainable development efforts. Ortuanya made this known at a Stakeholders’ Inception Workshop, on “Innovative Climate Finance for Unlocking Development and Equity inContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government on Tuesday commissd the Siemens Energy Education and Development (SEED) training facility in Abeokuta, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Samaila Nasiru, Director, Human Resource Management of the Federal Ministry of Power, said the facility plans toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi NEM Insurance Plc has reported an increase in its total assets from N124.23 billion to N186.04 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The group disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. The statement read: “At the group level, total assets rose significantly byContinue Reading
An economic expert, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu, has urged the NNPC Ltd. to ensure transparency, accountability and robust institutional safeguards in the proposed Technical Equity Partnership for the rehabilitation of state-owned refineries.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market extended its rally on Monday, lifting market capitalisation above N160 trillion as investors recorded a combined gain of N3.162 trillion. Capitalisation climbed 2.01 per cent, rising from N157.094 trillion on Friday to N160.256 trillion, underscoring sustained demand across the exchange. The All ShareContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has described China’s zero-tariff policy for African goods as a major opportunity for Nigeria’s exporters. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, the Director-General of the chamber, said this in Abuja while reacting to China’s decision to remove tariffs on goods from 53Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) have commenced discussions on the development of major tourism infrastructure projects across Nigeria. A statement issued in Abuja by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity of ICRC, saidContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue A Chinese company, Launch Design Shanghai, and Hybrid Motors Nigeria are set to boost electric vehicle manufacturing in Nigeria. Chief Executive Officer of Hybrid Motors Nigeria, Jubril Arogundade, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Arogundade said the partnership would support electric vehicle manufacturing andContinue Reading
