24 h. ago No Nigerian firm can handle deep offshore drilling – Minister

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister states no local firms have deep offshore drilling capacity, citing high costs and the need to avoid middlemen to stay competit Read More: https://punchng.com/no-nigerian-firm-can-handle-deep-offshore-drilling-minister/

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43 h. ago Stakeholders Proffer Solutions to Mining Finance Challenges At Forum

Prominent government officials, financiers, and other stakeholders in the mining industry have called for local funding solutions for mining operations in Nigeria and across Africa. This was one of the outcomes of the inaugural Ore Reserve Development Forum (ORDF) Inception Workshop, convened in partnership with the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) under the theme “Building […]

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47 h. ago MTN Nigeria announces winners of the 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda challenge

.Team OneGrid Energies, Joshua Ndaman and Divine Peter advance to Africa finals MTN Nigeria has announced the winners of the 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, a national innovation programme delivered in partnership with Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria. The […]

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4 d. ago Bumper harvest turns sour as low purchasing power, poor storage hurt farmers

After months of steep and relentless increases in the prices of food, Nigerians are finally seeing a rare relief. Local read more Bumper harvest turns sour as low purchasing power, poor storage hurt farmers

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6 d. ago 2025 Year in Search: Labubu, Achalugo, Buhari, Peter Rufai top as Google reveals moments, music, and movements that captivated Nigeria

From political shifts to the ‘Labubu’ craze, the 2025 Year in Search lists capture the pulse of Nigerian curiosity. The nation paused to reflect on the passing of major icons, including former President Buhari and Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai. Local film and music dominate, while Nigerians turn to Google to decode viral slang and […]

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7 d. ago Senate, Others Move For Implementation Of Tax Reforms In LGs

The Senate and other major stakeholders in Nigeria’s local government administration have outlined strategies to implement the new Nigerian Tax Reform Act 2025 in local councils, aiming to strengthen their autonomy, enhance fiscal responsibility, and improve their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The Act has three key areas, including fiscal federalism, the critical issue of IGR […]

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7 d. ago Reps Demand Military Operation As Bandits Kill Immigration Officers In Kebbi

The House of Representatives has called for an urgent military operation to clear the Soda Forest and Hills in Bagudo and Suru local government areas of Kebbi, following the attack and killing of Nigeria Immigration Service officers around the area. It urged the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and all Security and […]

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8 d. ago Levene Energy Holdings Group CEO Wins SERAS 2025 Sustainability Man of the Year Award for Advancing Nigeria’s First Fully Automated Solar Panel Facility

Nzan Ogbe, CEO of Levene Energy, wins SERAS 2025 award for launching Nigeria’s first automated solar facility, boosting local production and clean energy. Read More: https://punchng.com/levene-energy-holdings-group-ceo-wins-seras-2025-sustainability-man-of-the-year-award-for-advancing-nigerias-first-fully-automated-solar-panel-facility/

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8 d. ago December Economy: Nigeria’s local brands are about to have their biggest month

On a warm Saturday afternoon in early December, the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market is already heaving. A young banker read more December Economy: Nigeria’s local brands are about to have their biggest month

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8 d. ago PICTORIAL: Protesting Contractors Block Finance Ministry With Coffin, Demand N500bn Debt Settlement

Local contractors under the All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, intensified their agitation in Abuja, mounting a dramatic protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance over what they described as the Federal Government’s refusal to settle more than N500 billion owed for completed projects. The demonstrators, who arrived at the ministry early in the […]

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9 d. ago FG orders ministries to prioritise local tech, companies in projects

The Nigerian government directs ministries to prioritise local tech and companies in projects, enforcing local content to boost the non-oil economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-ministries-to-prioritise-local-tech-companies-in-projects/

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9 d. ago Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content has lamented that Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity read more Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

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9 d. ago NCDMB reports 61% local content in petroleum industry, unveils $100m equity fund

NCDMB achieves 61% Nigerian local content in the petroleum industry, nearing its 70% goal. A new $100m equity fund is unveiled to boost further growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-reports-61-local-content-in-petroleum-industry-unveils-100m-equity-fund/

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9 d. ago Senate urges priority for Nigerians in oil, gas local content implementation

The Senate Committee on Local Content is urging prioritization of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector, citing violations of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-urges-priority-for-nigerians-in-oil-gas-local-content-implementation/

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9 d. ago Nigeria should not be importing fuel, we have capacity to meet local demand —Dangote

•Seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to […]

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1 week ago Nigeria will no longer export raw minerals without local processing — FG

The Federal Government has insisted that Nigeria will no longer continue the long-standing practice of exporting raw minerals without meaningful local processing, as the proposed 30% value-addition law moves closer to presidential assent.

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1 week ago FG plans 30% local processing of raw materials before export

Nigeria’s new local processing policy mandates 30% value addition on raw materials before export to boost industrialization, create jobs, and grow the econ Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-30-local-processing-of-raw-materials-before-export/

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1 week ago Stakeholders advocate local manufacturing of HIV medications

Stakeholders advocate for local HIV manufacturing in Nigeria to reduce donor dependence and ensure sustainable HIV programmes ahead of World AIDS Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-advocate-local-manufacturing-of-hiv-medications/

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2 w. ago Ministers, industry leaders to chart new direction for local content at PNC forum

Nigeria’s drive to deepen local participation in the oil and gas sector will take centre stage in December as ministers, policymakers, international oil companies, and indigenous operators converge on Yenagoa for the 2025 Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum. Ahead of the gathering, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank […]

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2 w. ago Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn annually in forex — Official

Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn in foreign exchange annually by replacing fuel imports, boosting GDP, and creating thousands of local jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-saves-nigeria-over-%e2%82%a610bn-annually-in-forex-official/

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