14 h. ago VP Shettima Backs Schoolnet’s Smart Class Push For Nigerian Schools

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the Nigerian government and private sector entities to implement its KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools. He said the project, which aims to digitally transform education by introducing interactive smart boards and digital […]

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26 h. 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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30 h. ago Nigeria Tax Act 2025 offers strategic openings for banks, says university don

A leading capital market scholar, Professor Uche Uwaleke, has identified significant strategic opportunities for Nigeria’s banking sector as the country prepares to implement the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025—a sweeping fiscal reform expected to reshape revenue mobilisation, compliance culture, and investment behaviour. Delivering the keynote address at the Access Bank Tax Forum held in Lagos on […]

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40 h. ago Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature

Nigeria has launched a national Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) to unlock private-sector financing for nature conservation and close the funding read more Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature-loss challenge

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54 h. ago Stakeholders Task Govt, Private Sector On Sustainable Credit Reform

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial credit sector are advocating a robust regulatory framework, an ethical lending culture and strengthened collaboration among industry players to build a resilient and inclusive credit economy for the country. The call was made at the Credit Managers Conference and Industry Awards organised by the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) in […]

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58 h. ago What Nigeria’s exit from FATF ‘Grey List’ means for private sector, business growth — Tope Edward

Tope Edward Fagbamigbe, a legal practitioner, has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to dissect complex legal, financial, and developmental issues. In this interview with SEGUN ADEBAYO, he reflects on Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape, the implications of the Grey List removal, and the ongoing Ibadan corridor expansion controversy. THE name Tope Edward means different things to […]

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63 h. ago FCTA to partner private sector for smooth operation of bus terminals – Wike

He said the administration plans to partner with private individuals to contribute buses and taxis, all painted in the Abuja colour, but the government will

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3 d. ago FG, private sector finalise plans for Nigeria’s maiden international air show

The Federal Government has confirmed full readiness to host Nigeria’s first-ever International Air Show, scheduled to take place from December read more FG, private sector finalise plans for Nigeria’s maiden international air show

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3 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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4 d. ago Creatives Connect Afrika seeks unified approach to unlock Africa’s tourism, creative potential

For the first time, stakeholders, including the government and the private sector gathered to celebrate the huge potential of the read more Creatives Connect Afrika seeks unified approach to unlock Africa’s tourism, creative potential

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4 d. ago New Excise Bill could undermine FG’s fiscal reform agenda, Organised Private Sector warns

THE Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS) has urged the National Assembly to withdraw the proposed amendments to the Customs, Excise, and Tariff Bill. The OPS comprises the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the National Association of […]

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4 d. ago New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS), comprising the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), read more New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

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5 d. ago Housing Deficit: Real Estate Company Advocates Stronger Public

A global real estate development company known as G-text Holdings, has called for a strengthened collaboration between the FCT Administration and the private sector in order to bridge the housing deficit in Abuja. The group executive director Sales, of the company, Njoku Michael, who said this during the launch and physical allocation of plots at […]

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5 d. ago Search for viability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI): Data to the rescue

Since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, particularly the distribution segment, there has been a continuous wave of actions, debates, read more Search for viability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI): Data to the rescue

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5 d. ago Stakeholders push policy, financing reforms to scale Nigeria’s EV infrastructure

Key government agencies, private-sector operators, development partners, and climate advocates on Wednesday gathered in Abuja to push for urgent policy, read more Stakeholders push policy, financing reforms to scale Nigeria’s EV infrastructure

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8 d. ago ORDF, SMDF lead push to unlock capital for Nigeria’s mining sector

Nigeria’s push to attract private capital into its solid minerals sector is set to face critical scrutiny as the Ore read more ORDF, SMDF lead push to unlock capital for Nigeria’s mining sector

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1 week ago Idahosa, Aliu, Ikpea, others bag Edo Icon Award of the Year 2025

Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa; Edo State Vanguard Newspapers correspondent, Alemma Oziruva Aliu; and a business mogul, Chief Leemon Ikpea, were among those who bagged the Edo Icons Award of the Year 2025. The award, now in its fifth edition, was established to reward exceptional performances in government and the private sector in […]

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1 week ago Employers’ Consultative Association Academy Graduates First Cohort

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has graduated the first cohort of participants from its ICT Academy in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to equip young Nigerians with digital skills for the evolving labour market. The graduation ceremony in Abuja drew senior government representatives, private sector leaders, and development partners, all of […]

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1 week ago Stakeholders advocate collaboration, policy consistency to boost electric vehicles adoption

Stakeholders from the public and private sectors in the e-mobility industry have emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and private sector players, as well as consistent policies to promote widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria. This was part of the submissions made at the inaugural Electric Vehicle Nigeria exhibition and conference, held from […]

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1 week ago Lagos sets agenda for power infrastructure optimisation under new decentralised system

Lagos State Government and the organised private sector on Wednesday set out a joint pathway for strengthening electricity supply, as read more Lagos sets agenda for power infrastructure optimisation under new decentralised system

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