FG SUSPENDS PLANNED 15% IMPORT DUTY ON PETROL, DIESEL
By: Sefiu Ajape The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has clarified that the proposed implementation of the 15 percent ad valorem import...
LAGOS TO LAUNCH SECOND PHASE OF ‘OUNJE EKO’ FARMERS’ SUBSIDY PROGRAMME IN NOVEMBER
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Lagos State Government has announced plans to roll out the second phase of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Farmers’ Subsidy Programme before...
MANUFACTURERS URGE FG TO REVERSE BAN ON SACHET ALCOHOL PRODUCTION, WARN OF N1.9TRN INVESTMENT LOSS
Agency Report The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government to reverse its directive banning the production and sale of alcoholic drinks...
WORLD BANK REVEALS MOST SOCIAL BENEFITS MISS NIGERIA’S POOREST HOUSEHOLDS
A new World Bank report has revealed that only 44 per cent of Nigeria’s social welfare benefits reach poor households, despite government efforts to support...
NRC DECRIES VANDALISM OF RAILWAY FACILITIES, URGES STATES TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF TRACKS
By Aishat Momoh. O. …Two Suspects Arrested for Removing 300 Bolts and Clips on Warri–Itakpe Rail Line The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned...
LEKKI DEEP SEA PORT TO CONTRIBUTE $360BN TO NIGERIA’S GDP, CREATE 170,000 JOBS – MD
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Lekki Deep Sea Port is projected to generate $360 billion for Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and create over 170,000...
MUSLIM ECONOMIC SUMMIT TO EMPOWER YOUTH, WOMEN, AND BUSINESSES FOR A PROSPEROUS UMMAH
Preparations are in full swing for the maiden edition of the Muslim Economic Summit (MES 1.0) a landmark initiative aimed at empowering youths, women,...
DANGOTE CEMENT DRIVES AFRICA’S SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION WITH LOW-CARBON LOGISTICS, DIGITAL INNOVATION
By Aishat Momoh. O. Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its leadership in promoting sustainability across Sub-Saharan Africa’s cement value chain, with its Group Managing Director,...
BOKKU MART APOLOGISES OVER VIRAL “OMO IGBO” ADVERT AMID OUTCRY ON ETHNIC INSENSITIVITY
By Aishat Momoh. O. Retail brand Bokku Mart has apologised following widespread backlash over a viral advert described by many Nigerians as ethnically insensitive and...
FG TARGETS 2026 FOR NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW IMPLEMENTATION TO TRANSFORM NIGERIA’S PORTS
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to fully implement the National Single Window (NSW) system across Nigeria’s ports by...