2 h. ago CPPE endorses 15% fuel import duty, says policy will catalyse local refining, industrial growth

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s recent introduction of a 15 percent import duty on refined petroleum products, describing it as a strategic policy measure capable of driving investment in Nigeria’s domestic refining sector and stimulating broader industrial development. In a policy brief released […]

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5 h. ago Learning crisis: C/River partners World Bank on training of primary school teachers

The Cross River State government, in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has commenced intensive training programmes for teachers aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state. The initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to professional development for the education sector. Cross River State Commissioner for […]

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5 d. ago Concerns As Court Orders Takeover Of Nestoil Over $1bn Bank Debt

A receiver-manager has moved to take over Nestoil, a major oil and gas services company, over an outstanding debt valued at approximately $1 billion. The development has raised widespread concerns across the energy sector and financial markets, given Nestoil’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s oil services industry. Oil and gas industry analysts have questioned the persistence […]

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5 d. ago Bauchi gov lauds Ali Pate for supporting state’s health sector development

Bala Mohammed said that his administration has benefited immensely in the various programmes of the Federal Government through the initiatives of the

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6 d. ago InnTech Summit 2025 To Focus On Africa’s Digital Transformation

Government leaders, private sector executives, development partners, academics, startups, and investors will attend the Innovation & Technology Summit (InnTech Summit 2025), scheduled for November 25, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. According to the organisers, in a press statement yesterday, the event will focus on the theme “AI, Digital Economy, and Sustainability.” Touted […]

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1 week ago New Tax Reforms Promise Relief, Deepen Regulatory Clarity For Real Estate Sector

The new tax era, which will take effect in January 2026, is expected to deepen regulatory clarity, enhance compliance culture, and promise relief for the real estate sector. This development also beckons regulators to expand access to decent housing for the citizenry. While the reforms aim to boost revenue and align Nigeria’s tax system with […]

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2 w. ago Our Investments In Education Yielding Results, Says Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is committed to repositioning the education sector, describing it as the most critical pillar of human development and progress. At the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) held at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure, Governor […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Economic Growth Hinges On Decisive Action, Says LCCI

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised the need for the Nigerian government to accelerate economic reforms to stimulate sustainable growth, improve living standards, and restore investor confidence. LCCI stated this in its presentation of the private sector perspective on the recently released Nigeria Development Update (NDU) 2025 by the World Bank, […]

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last month New Generation Of Politicians Regards Money In The Treasury As Theirs – Falae

Nigeria is 65; how would you rate our journey so far? I am disappointed that we are still where we are at 65. The truth is that Nigeria is still far below the level we expected it to be. In every sector, we are behind. In terms of development, which includes education, security, and economy, […]

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