By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and key stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja validated the Nigerian Oil Palm Development Strategy to boost productivity, achieve self-sufficiency and reduce poverty. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, described the policy as a comprehensive roadmap for the growth and developmentContinue Reading

By Aisha Cole The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has disclosed significant progress toward refloating a national shipping carrier to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime industry. Oyetola made the disclosure on Thursday at the ministry’s three-in-one stakeholders’ engagement and performance retreat in Lagos, outlining efforts to boost indigenous shippingContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reversing forest loss and strengthening wildlife protection through policy reforms, legislation, and multi-sector partnerships. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made the commitment in his keynote address, delivered on his behalf by Director Tijjani Ahmad, at the 2026 World WildlifeContinue Reading

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to operational resilience and sustainable investment practices in response to an increasingly complex global risk environment. Ijeoma Taylaur, Chief Operating Officer, NSIA, said this at a Media Engagement on its 2025 Earnings in Abuja on Thursday. TaylaurContinue Reading

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) says it recorded a core operating income of N525.3 billion for the 2025 financial year, up from N498.0 billion posted in 2024.   Aminu Umar-Sadiq,  Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSIA, disclosed this while presenting its 2025 Earnings atContinue Reading

By Grace Alegba The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adedokun Adebowale, has urged procurement officers to strictly adhere to rules to drive reforms and national development. Adebowale made the call on Thursday while presenting a paper titled “Transforming Public Procurement Systems through Reforms and Innovations forContinue Reading