1 hour ago Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining policies and incentives that will ensure Nigeria remains an attractive destination for energy investments. This assurance was given by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D., during an inspection of the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture EGTL facility in Escravos, […] The post Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG

From Idu Jude, Abuja As the world prepares for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Nigeria and other African nations have been advised to abandon the habit of soliciting climate aid and instead position themselves as prime destinations for green economy investment. Professor George Nwangwu, Director-General of the Global Centre […] The post COP30: Seek green investments, not climate handouts, expert tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga

Veteran rapper Jude Abaga, widely known as M.I, has stated that a significant portion of the Nigerian music industry’s funding comes from internet fraudsters. He described this situation as a reflection on Nigeria as a country, highlighting that much of the financial backing for the music scene originates from both foreign sources and fraudulent activities. […] The post Major Funding For Nigerian Music Comes From West, Fraud Industry – M.I Abaga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Israel Opens 40 Startup Opportunities For Nigerian Innovators

The Israeli government has announced that it has opened 40 startup opportunities for Nigerian innovators to enhance their potential for productivity and investment to strengthen the capacity for skill development of Nigerian inventors. This was the crux of the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Sharren Miriam Haskel-Harpaz’s visit to the […]

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46 h. ago Nigerians abroad contributed over $20bn to economy in 2024 –Tuggar

Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has revealed that Nigerians living abroad remitted over $20 billion to the country’s economy read more Nigerians abroad contributed over $20bn to economy in 2024 –Tuggar

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50 h. ago Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

to commence direct Dar es Salaam–Lagos flights The Federal Government has presented the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air read more Nigeria issues Air Tanzania foreign carrier permit to boost aviation ties

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3 d. ago Kano disputes NBS report, claims $22m foreign investment in Q1

Kano State has accused Nigeria’s official statistics agency of grossly underreporting its foreign investment inflows. read more Kano disputes NBS report, claims $22m foreign investment in Q1

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3 d. ago It Is Economically Viable To Play Football In Nigeria – NPFL Chairman

Amid the desperation among Nigerian footballers for greener pastures abroad – even opting for obscure foreign leagues – the chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, has declared that it is more economically viable for players to remain in the domestic league than to play in more remote parts of the […]

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3 d. ago NGX Group Employees Tackle Child Malnutrition Through Volunteer Project

Employees of Nigerian Exchange Group are volunteering their time and expertise to combat child malnutrition in underserved Lagos communities. Through a multi-stakeholder initiative co-championed by NGX Group and Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) Nigeria, in partnership with the Lagos State government, Project Bringing Life to Our Overlooked Minors(BLOOM), NGX Group staff volunteers joined healthcare workers at […]

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3 d. ago Domestic Sources Boost Forex Inflows To $31.06bn In 7 Months

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market recorded total inflows of $31.06 billion between January and July 2025, with foreign sources contributing 39.4 per cent of the total inflow, FMDQ Securities Exchange data has shown. An analysis of the figures showed that foreign sources contributed $12.23 billion to total inflows during the period, accounting for about 39.4 per […]

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3 d. ago CBN: FX buffers rise as offshore inflows lift reserves above $40bn

…Naira outlook looking positive –Analysts By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose for the fifth consecutive week to hit $40.16 billion as improved inflows from foreign portfolio investors and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s interventions bolstered the country’s FX buffers, raising hopes for short-term currency stability. Data from the CBN showed that gross reserves […] The post CBN: FX buffers rise as offshore inflows lift reserves above $40bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FDI into Nigeria plunges 70% in Q1 as investors favour short

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria fell sharply by 70.06% in the first quarter of 2025, dropping to $126.29m from read more FDI into Nigeria plunges 70% in Q1 as investors favour short-term bets

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3 d. ago Cybercrime: Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals

Tribune Online Cybercrime: Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals The Nigeria Police Force, in its sustained fight against cyber-related crimes and in the protection of national security, has recorded a significant legal victory with the conviction of 21 foreign nationals involved in a Cybercrime: Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals in Abuja cybercrime syndicate bust

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the conviction of 21 foreign nationals involved in a major cybercrime syndicate. According to read more Police secure conviction of 21 foreign nationals in Abuja cybercrime syndicate bust

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5 d. ago Lagos, worst place for young artistes to grow — Odumodublvck

Tribune Online Lagos, worst place for young artistes to grow — Odumodublvck Popular rapper Odumodublvck has described Lagos as the “worst place” for emerging artistes to develop, warning that the city’s competitive environment could turn them into... Lagos, worst place for young artistes to grow — Odumodublvck Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s banks attract $7 billion in speculative funds in 2024

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector surged to $7.0 billion in 2024, the highest in five years, but the bulk of the funds were speculative, raising fresh concerns about the sustainability of the investment boom. The latest capital importation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that […] The post Nigeria’s banks attract $7 billion in speculative funds in 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago We haven’t abandoned you, minister tells Nigerian pastor incarcerated in Benin Republic

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has told a Nigerian pastor, Benjamin Egbaji, incarcerated in the Republic of Benin, that the Nigerian government has not abandoned him. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, according to a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Magnus Eze, stated this when she […] The post We haven’t abandoned you, minister tells Nigerian pastor incarcerated in Benin Republic appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago CBN plans legal action against FX rules violators after forensic audit

The Central Bank of Nigeria has concluded a forensic audit into undelivered foreign exchange forward contracts and is now reviewing read more CBN plans legal action against FX rules violators after forensic audit

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8 d. ago Telecoms foreign investment falls 58% to $80.78m in Q1 2025 – NBS

…ALTON flags high RoW charges, taxes as key drivers of telecom investment decline Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria’s telecommunications read more Telecoms foreign investment falls 58% to $80.78m in Q1 2025 – NBS

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8 d. ago Investor confidence boosts foreign investments into Nigeria by 67%

Rising investor confidence and high returns drove foreign investments into Nigeria by 67.12 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of read more Investor confidence boosts foreign investments into Nigeria by 67%

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