FG inaugurates IP policy implementation committees to boost innovation, trade

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By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has inaugurated committees to implement Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property (IP) Policy, to boost innovation and trade competitiveness for economic diversification. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, inaugurated the Nigeria Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) committee, including the Inter-Ministerial Steering CommitteeContinue Reading

NASRDA, EFCC partner to deploy satellite technology to fight crime, illegal mining

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By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to combat illegal mining and other crimes using geospatial intelligence. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen national security and enforce accountability across sectors ofContinue Reading

NNMDA, NITR to develop indigenous medicine for river blindness, sleeping sickness

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NNMDA, NITR to develop indigenous medicine for river blindness, sleeping sickness By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA) and the Nigerian Institute for Onchocerciasis, Trypanosomiasis and Research (NITR) have partnered to locally produce medicine for sleeping sickness, river blindness in one year. Also known as sleeping sickness,Continue Reading

Nigeria exits EU high-risk AML list, wins major global endorsement

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By Nana Musa Abuja, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) Nigeria has achieved a major international milestone in its campaign against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. This followed its removal from the European Union’s (EU) list of high-risk third countries under the EU Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing ofContinue Reading

NESG urges Nigeria to consolidate economic gains for sustainable growth

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  By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on government, industry leaders, and stakeholders to consolidate recent economic stabilisation gains, warning that stability alone is insufficient to deliver prosperity. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, on Thursday in Lagos. NESG Chairman, Mr NiyiContinue Reading

NESG advocates deeper reforms for sustainable growth path

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    By Taiye Olayemi   Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged policymakers to deepen reforms, strengthen institutions and sustain macroeconomic discipline to convert recent stabilisation gains into durable, inclusive growth from 2026. Chief Economist, NESG, Dr Olusegun Omisakin, made the call on Thursday in Lagos while presenting theContinue Reading

NGX, DEG advance net-zero transition to unlock climate capital

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  By Taiye Olayemi   Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in partnership with DEG, Germany’s development finance institution, and Africa Foresight Group (AFG), has intensified efforts to help Nigerian companies strengthen climate commitments. The partnership would also unlock access to climate-linked capital estimated at between $2.5 billion and $3.1 billion.Continue Reading