Think-tank urges Nigeria to tap coal for AI growth

By Mustapha Yauri A strategic policy and national development research organisation says Nigeria could tap into the projected 650 billion dollars global artificial intelligence (AI) expansion by strategically developing its coal reserves. The organisation, Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication, raised concerns over the urgent need for policyContinue Reading

PEBEC, NPA conclude stakeholder engagement on 7-day cargo dwell time

By Aisha Cole The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has concluded a three-day stakeholder engagement aimed at streamlining port operations and reducing cargo dwell time. The General Manager, Communication and Strategy Unit of the NPA, Mr Ikechukwu Onyemekara, disclosed this inContinue Reading

19th APWEN President pledges support for girls in STEM, young engineers

By Angela Atabo The 19th President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Chinyere Igwegbe, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advancing girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She spoke during her investiture as the new association president on Saturday in Abuja, Igwegbe said APWENContinue Reading

Tinubu’s infrastructure drive spurs economic growth – PEM

By Ramatu Garba Public Enlightenment Movement (PEM), a Nigerian pan-political group, says President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development, housing delivery and improved mobility will spur economic growth and foster national integration. Its  Coordinator, Nuhu Abdullahi, said this while appraising phase 5 and phase 6 of the project, on SaturdayContinue Reading

Analyst calls for boost in food, beauty, leather exports

By Patricia Amogu Processed foods, natural personal care products, leather goods, and certain agro-processed inputs have been identified as Nigerian products with strong export potential. These products are considered viable for the U.S. market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) before the 2026 deadline. Trade and development policyContinue Reading

OB3 pipeline boosts gas supply with 300mmscfd flow – Oilserv

By Emmanuella Anokam (NAN) Frazimex Engineering Limited, a subsidiary of Oilserv Group says sections of the Obiafu–Obrikom–Oben (OB3) gas pipeline are currently transporting 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. Mr Chuka Eze, Managing Director, Fraimex Engineering Ltd. said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading