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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) says Nigeria must significantly reduce cost of doing business, improve security and strengthen its export infrastructure to unlock its manufacturing, agro-processing and small businesses’ potential. Mr Abimbola Olashore, President, NBCC, said this on Tuesday in Lagos in an interview withContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says it has unveiled opportunities for businesses to access one billion dollars AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility aimed at boosting production, competitiveness and intra-African trade. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, made this known at the second quarter 2026 meeting of theContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed 83 billion dollars to Nigeria since inception, with a significant share invested in Lagos, as the city secured hosting rights for the next Intra-African Trade Fair. The Executive Vice-President, Afreximbank, Kanayo Awani, made this known on Monday atContinue Reading
