4 h. ago Power probe: Reps invite BPE, Core Investors over challenges facing GENCOs, DISCOs

The House of Representatives has directed the management of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and Core Investors in the power sector with a view to address myriad of challenges facing the country.

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40 h. ago Power project probe: Reps committee accuses DisCos of crippling nation’s power system

.NERC threatens sanctions over poor MAP refund compliance THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has accused electricity distribution companies of crippling the power supply system through years of poor investment, inadequate expansion, and failure to meet obligations outlined in their original business plans. […]

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51 h. ago Reps accuse electricity distribution companies of crippling power system

House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to

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3 d. ago FG to unify livestock data systems, strengthen sector accountability

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock industry through a unified national data architecture that will enhance accountability, strengthen planning, and unlock new investment opportunities across the sector. The assurance was given by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, at two-day multi-stakeholder workshop on strengthening national livestock sector accountability […]

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4 d. ago Fubara Counters Criticism, Promises Major Investment In Rivers’ Education Sector

He admitted that many schools across the state are in bad shape but stressed that the decay did not happen overnight. The post Fubara Counters Criticism, Promises Major Investment In Rivers’ Education Sector appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Beverage Tax Threatens Jobs, Investment, Revenue, Private Sector Warns

Nigeria’s Organised Private Sector (OPSN) has called on the federal government to withdraw the proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise and Tariff Bill, warning that it would undermine President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda and further fragment the country’s tax system. The OPSN, which includes major groups such as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, the […]

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4 d. ago Netizens bicker over market cap gap between Nigerian and South African banks

•Figures reignite debate on investor’s confidence, sector competitiveness Nigeria’s banking sector has become the subject of fierce online debate following new data showing the massive gap between the market capitalisation of Nigerian lenders and their South African counterparts.  As of May 2025, the combined valuation of banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) stood at […]

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6 d. ago UNIMAID @ 50: Nigeria Can’t Compete Globally With Underfunded Schools — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the improved investment in Nigeria’s education sector by the administration of President Bola Tinubu reflects the renewed vigour to properly situate the nation in the global knowledge economy. He warned that Nigeria cannot compete globally if its universities remain underfunded, stressing that sustained investment in education is now a […]

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6 d. ago NTIFE 2025: Minister calls for partnerships, investment in Nigeria’s tourism sector

She urged investors to consider Nigeria's cultural tourism and creative assets, stressing the importance of strategic partnerships...

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7 d. ago Power Probe: Reps Frown At Absence Of Concerned Agencies, Operators

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024, has frowned at the continued refusal of key government agencies and private sector operators to appear before it or submit requested documents. At its resumed investigative hearing on Friday, the committee’s chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members had […]

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8 d. ago Stakeholders call for stronger investment to rescue Nigeria’s health sector

Stakeholders at the 2025 National Health Dialogue urge stronger investment in innovation and financing to rescue Nigeria’s struggling health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-investment-to-rescue-nigerias-health-sector/

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8 d. ago FG secures over $2bn fresh investments on power reforms — Adelabu

The Federal Government has secured over $2 billion in new investments on the back of sweeping power sector reforms driven read more FG secures over $2bn fresh investments on power reforms — Adelabu

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1 week ago Prioritise attracting investments over premature regulations, experts urge states electricity regulators

The recent enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 has significantly transformed the power sector in Nigeria. A key part of read more Prioritise attracting investments over premature regulations, experts urge states electricity regulators

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1 week ago How NIIRA enhances legal certainty, operational efficiency, investor confidence in maritime —Report

A new report by Stren & Blan Partners has outlined how the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA is reshaping the country’s maritime sector by strengthening legal certainty, improving operational efficiency, and boosting investor confidence. With commercial trade in Nigeria heavily reliant on maritime transport, the reforms are expected to significantly enhance the safety […]

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1 week ago Insecurity Now Major Threat To Real Estate Investment — HDAN

The Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), Festus Adebayo, has warned that increase in insecurity in several parts of Nigeria posed a serious threat to investment in the real estate sector. According to Adebayo, the surge in kidnapping, banditry, and general lawlessness could severely undermine both housing development and investor confidence. He […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s $3.6bn energy boost fuels calls for clearer policies, faster reforms

Nigeria’s energy sector is drawing renewed investor interest after years of stagnation, helped by fresh reforms and a $3.6 billion read more Nigeria’s $3.6bn energy boost fuels calls for clearer policies, faster reforms

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2 w. ago Shell urges sustained actions to position gas as engine of development

Nigeria needs sustained actions to attract and retain investments in the gas sector to ensure economic growth and industrialisation, senior read more Shell urges sustained actions to position gas as engine of development

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3 w. ago NCI loan: 59 oil firms risk prosecution for defaulting repayment plan — Lokpobiri

He stressed that the government was committed to growing the fund as more investments return to Nigeria’s energy sector...

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3 w. ago ALTON seeks clear rules to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy

THE Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged Lawmakers to provide unambiguous regulatory guidance in the proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025, emphasising that clarity and structured collaboration are essential to drive investors’ confidence and sustainable growth in the country’s digital sector. Mr Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, ALTON, presented the association’s […]

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3 w. ago Bill To Channel Soft Drink Tax Into Health Sector Passes Second Reading

The sponsor of the bill, Senator Ipalibo Harry-Banigo (Rivers West), explained that the amendment was not merely fiscal in nature but a public health investment. The post Bill To Channel Soft Drink Tax Into Health Sector Passes Second Reading appeared first on Channels Television.

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