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On May 29, 2023, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia took over the mantle of leadership of Benue State. Since then, significant changes have been made across all sectors of development that have impacted the state positively. His administration has restored hope, delivered impactful projects, engineer patriotism, and restored people’s confidence in the public service. […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated the need for the public to continue to exploit the new banking initiatives put in place to ensure the ease, safety, and security of financial transactions. At a ‘CBN Fair’ held in Kano on Tuesday, with the theme “Driving Alternative Payment Channels As Tools For Financial Inclusion […]
Abuja has welcomed a major new housing initiative with the unveiling of Wazobia, a 400-hectare integrated estate by Rehoboth City Estate. The development, officially launched by the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, Engr. Dr. Stephen Akpa Achema, is billed as one of the most ambitious residential projects in Nigeria’s capital. Located in Apo-Gudu, Wazobia […]
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector players at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to unveil a ground-breaking whitepaper that presents actionable strategies for unlocking Africa’s vast economic potential. This year’s gathering at the UNGA, which is the 80th Edition, […]
The Nigerian automobile industry is facing significant hiccups, as rising importation of foreign vehicles and high inflation rates continue to threaten the progress of local vehicle manufacturing and assembly. Authorities in the industry have raised concerns that these factors could undermine government efforts to boost domestic automotive production, reduce unemployment, and stimulate economic growth. Over […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the federal government and the Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, over the recent suspension of the reintroduced four per cent Free-on-Board charge on imports, which came into effect on August 4, 2025. MAN’s director-general, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said, ” This move comes […]
No fewer than 20,000 innovators, policymakers, creators, regulators, investors, and professionals are set to explore how fintech powers every industry, from healthcare and agriculture to entertainment, transport, media, and education. The stakeholders, who will converge at the 8th edition of the Nigeria Fintech Week (NFW25), scheduled for October 7–9, 2025, across Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu […]
Two top global oil traders, Vitol and North American fuel distributor Sunoco, have received the first U.S. petrol import from Dangote refinery. Reuters reported that the delivery was made on Monday, according to vessel-tracking data and two sources familiar with the matter. The delivery of the tanker Gemini Pearl marks a major milestone for the […]
The minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has emphasised that regional integration and harmonisation of standards remain key to reducing Africa’s $120 billion annual hydrocarbon import bill. Speaking at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum, Lokpobiri reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing the continent’s energy security […]
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has reported an impressive execution of N2.112 trillion in securities transactions between May and August 2025, representing a 138.44 per cent increase compared to N885.93 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. The total volume encompassed 95.66 billion units of securities executed across 2.064 million deals between May […]