By Rukayat Moisemhe and Funmilola Gboteku MTN Nigeria on Wednesday advocated for regional integration in telecommunications to help lower data and roaming charges, making cross-border communication seamless and more affordable. Mr Ayham Moussa, Chief Operating Officer, MTN Nigeria, made this call in Lagos at the Gulf Information TechnologyContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/Funmilola Gboteku International Finance Corporation (IFC) says Africa possessed demographic competitive advantage for digital economy expansion with Nigeria positioned as the ground zero base for activity. Dr Dahlia Khalifa, Regional Director, Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa, IFC Nigeria, said this on Wednesday in Lagos at the GulfContinue Reading
Lithium By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate a brand-new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors in Nasarawa State, Gov. Abdullahi Sule said. Sule disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu on Wednesday at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The facility,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government and stakeholders at both local and international levels have agreed to collaborate effectively to strengthen and promote the livestock sector across the country. The commitment was made at a Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, ahead of the upcoming Trade Fair and ExhibitionContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance and technology stakeholders have urged Nigeria to anchor its Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption on governance and quality enterprise leadership to compete as a major player in the AI-driven global economy. They made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the Centre for Enterprise Governance (CEG) ThirdContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has committed $7.5 million to Nigerian agri-tech platform, Babban Gona. The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Jonny Baxter, disclosed this during a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abba Bello, has commended the Federal Government’s recent six-month ban on shea nut exports. He described the move as a strategic step to support local processors and reduce production costs. Speaking at an interactive session with All progressivesContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday urged sub-national entities in Nigeria to ensure effective debt management practices to ensure sustainable economic development. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, gave the advice at a World Bank assisted workshop on “Borrowing Guidelines for Top Policy Makers ”Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has postponed the commencement date for the exclusive electronic submission of requests and documents to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Bureau’s Head of Public Relations, Zira Nagga,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Economic Society (NSE) and key stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to driving economic transformation and improving financial stability in Nigeria. Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, President and Chairman of the NES Council, made this known during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja to announce the society’sContinue Reading
