Nigeria targets 2.5mbpd oil output – Lokpobiri
2026-06-11
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, says Nigeria’s is targeting a crude oil production output of 2.5 million barrels per day (mbpd).Continue Reading
Police pension firm launches WhatsApp platform for serving officers, retirees
2026-06-11
By Nana Musa The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Ltd. has unveiled a WhatsApp Business platform to improve pension services and strengthen engagement with police personnel and retirees nationwide. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Acting Managing Director, Mr Muhammad Dutse, described the application as user-friendly and accessible. HeContinue Reading
BPP D-G tasks agencies on due procurement process
2026-06-11
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has charged Federal Government agencies to adhere strictly to due procurement processes to ensure effective service delivery and value for money. This is contained in a statement signed by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations, BPP, inContinue Reading
Energy transition demands agile, innovative institutions – PTDF Boss
2026-06-11
By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) says institutions in Nigeria’s petroleum sector must remain innovative, agile and performance-driven to meet national development goals, amid evolving global energy transition and technological changes. Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu, the Executive Secretary, PTDF, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the MinistryContinue Reading
Petroleum ministry must strengthen performance management, accountability – Perm Sec
2026-06-11
By Emmanuella Anokam The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Patience Oyekunle, has urged ministry staff and its agencies to strengthen accountability, performance and service delivery in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. Oyekunle made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources’ 2026 ManagementContinue Reading
Mining grants will be awarded on merit, not connections – Alake
2026-06-10
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said that mining development grants would be awarded strictly on merit and not on the basis of personal connections. Alake stated this during the official unveiling of the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE) Programme,Continue Reading
RMAFC, Joint Revenue Board deepen collaboration on revenue reforms
2026-06-10
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) have strengthened collaboration to promote ongoing revenue reforms. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by JRB Executive Director, Mr Olusegun Adesokan and his delegation, to RMAFC Chairman, Dr Mohammed Shehu, inContinue Reading
Businesses risk sanctions as Nigeria’s e-Invoicing deadline nears
2026-06-10
By Grace Alegba A tax compliance expert has warned that large businesses with annual turnover of N5 billion and above risk penalties from July 1, if they fail to comply with the electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) mandate. The Country Director of DigiTax Nigeria, Mr Olumide Akinsola, said this during a virtualContinue Reading
SMEDAN targets AfCFTA markets with packaging, branding reforms for MSMEs
2026-06-10
By Nana Musa Mr Charles Odii, the Director-General (D-G) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has unveiled a policy framework to boost MSMEs’ competitiveness in African markets. Odii made said this during the product packaging and branding training for Nigerian nano, Micro, Small and MediumContinue Reading
Trust, accountability key to success of economic reforms – Olashore
2026-06-10
By Rukayat Moisemhe President of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Mr Abimbola Olashore, says rebuilding public trust and strengthening governance are critical to ensuring that the gains from ongoing economic reforms translate into broad-based prosperity. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading