By Nana Musa The outgoing Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Jafiya, says the ministry is the engine room of the economy, and plays a critical role in national stability. Jafiya said this during her retirement and handover ceremony in Abuja on Friday. She said thatContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Strategy advisory committee of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has outlined priority policies, emerging risks and new strategic pillars to strengthen advocacy and value creation. Committee Chairman, Mr Olaniyi Yusuf, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos during a draft blueprint presentation for 2026–2027. The documentContinue Reading
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three major Public-Private Partnership projects valued at more than N6.43 trillion (4.29 billion dollars), to strengthen Nigeria’s infrastructure, enhance economic competitiveness and attract private-sector investment nationwide.Continue Reading
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) and Electric Vehicles, on Thursday unveiled its 2.0 and electric mobility programmes aimed at expanding nationwide transition to cleaner and more affordable transport energy.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Some stakeholders have intensified awareness campaign aimed at advancing food security and accelerating Nigeria’s economic growth through value creation, export promotion and institutional collaboration. Dr Chinedu Amadi, Publisher of Trade Horizon Magazine, said this at the Nigerian Commodity Leadership and Exporters Recognition Awards (NCLERA) in Abuja. AmadiContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The U.S. Green Building Council and the Green Business Certification Inc. has awarded the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) Abuja African Trade Centre (AATC) the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. A statement by Vincent Musumba, Communications and Events Manager, Afreximbank, on Thursday, said the certificationContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Executive Director of Lawgistics Africa, Mr Samuel Chukwu, has Urged Nigerians to embrace the new National Tax Act would build stronger institutions and boost development. Chukwu, a Lawyer, said this during the national tax sensitisation and awareness summit 2025 in Abuja on Thursday. The theme ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the adoption of the Nigeria Industrial Policy and the purchase of 200 electric buses for the NADDC to boost industrial development. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this while briefing State HouseContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefor set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr BayoContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) in Federal Government procurement processes. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
