11 h. ago Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the judiciary to play a more strategic role in building investor confidence and repositioning Nigeria’s capital market through effective and timely dispute resolution. Shettima, who was represented by Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, gave the charge on Monday, at […] The post Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago GDP Rebasing May Reposition Nigeria As Africa’s Largest Economy Again

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to release Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures this week which could reaffirm the country’s position as Africa’s largest economy. The rebasing exercise, the first since 2014, updates the base year and incorporates a broader range of economic activities, especially within the informal sector, which has […]

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3 d. ago Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination

To shut down illegal movie camps, seeks govt support   From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Anambra state chapter has geared up plans towards turning Anambra State as the hub of film making, entertainment and Nollywood destination in Nigeria. State Chairman of AGN Lady Esther Chinyelu Anyaegbunam stated this during an […] The post Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago IMF sees Nigeria’s data gaps as obstacles to economic oversight

…Rebased GDP Report Out Soon – Resident Rep The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over critical data deficiencies read more IMF sees Nigeria’s data gaps as obstacles to economic oversight

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5 d. ago Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Poor management of natural resources, open borders, extreme ideologies, and alienation of young people are causing conflicts that threaten lives and institutions Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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5 d. ago FG targets digital sovereignty with MTN’s $150m data center infrastructure

By Chinenye Anuforo The Federal Government is strongly backing local cloud hosting and data infrastructure as crucial for national growth, following the launch of MTN Nigeria’s $150 million Tier III Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos. This new facility, West Africa’s largest modular data center, was unveiled on Tuesday in a high-profile ceremony, marking a significant […] The post FG targets digital sovereignty with MTN’s $150m data center infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FG Backs Local Hosting, Targets Digital Sovereignty With MTN’s Data Center Infrastructure

The federal government has thrown its weight behind local cloud hosting and data infrastructure as a strategic imperative for national growth, following the launch of MTN Nigeria’s $150 million Tier III Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos, the largest modular data facility of its kind in West Africa. With a combined investment of $285 million: $150 […]

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6 d. ago Beyond oil: Repositioning human capital as Nigeria’s national strategy to access global platforms

In the global race for influence, innovation, and economic relevance, nations are increasingly realising that their most strategic resource is read more Beyond oil: Repositioning human capital as Nigeria’s national strategy to access global platforms

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1 week ago Coleman returns to CPs market for N50bn from series 3 & 4 issuance

After raising about N25 billion from its Series 1 & 2 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance in May, Africa’s largest electrical read more Coleman returns to CPs market for N50bn from series 3 & 4 issuance

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1 week ago Nigeria to rank among top 10 global economies by 2050 – Miller

By 2050, Africa will surpass Europe to become the world’s 3rd largest economic bloc, and Nigeria will rank among the top 10 global economies. read more Nigeria to rank among top 10 global economies by 2050 – Miller

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1 week ago Kano DisCo to commission N1.1bn expansion project to electrify Africa’s largest grain hub

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) is set to commission a ₦1.1 billion power infrastructure project aimed at energising the read more Kano DisCo to commission N1.1bn expansion project to electrify Africa’s largest grain hub

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1 week ago Top 7 African Central banks with the largest gold reserves in Q1 2025

Gold reserves serve as a crucial buffer against currency volatility and play a vital role in reinforcing investor confidence, an read more Top 7 African Central banks with the largest gold reserves in Q1 2025

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1 week ago Solid Minerals: FG backs construction of Africa’s largest processing plant in Nasarawa

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal government said it will provide all necessary institutional support for the construction of Africa’s largest rare earth’s and critical minerals processing plant in Nasarawa State by a mining company, Hasetins Commodities Limited. Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dr. Dele Alake who announced government support, said, the $400 million project […] The post Solid Minerals: FG backs construction of Africa’s largest processing plant in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bankable projects, capital mobilisation, and derisking Africa: A glimpse

Africa holds some of the world’s most underutilised energy and agricultural resources, home to vast solar potential, the largest untapped read more Bankable projects, capital mobilisation, and derisking Africa: A glimpse

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2 w. ago Ensuring accurate, transparent trade statistics: A strategy for economic growth

Trade statistics serve as the backbone of economic planning, investment decisions, and policy formulation. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and read more Ensuring accurate, transparent trade statistics: A strategy for economic growth

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit: A call for capital mobilisation

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, stands at a pivotal crossroads. Despite its immense potential read more Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit: A call for capital mobilisation

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2 w. ago FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has pledged full support to a $ 400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to build Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa State, potentially creating over 10,000 jobs nationwide. The Minister  of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake stated when he hosted the Managing […] The post FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG backs $400m Africa largest rare earth, critical minerals plant in Nasarawa

Tribune Online FG backs $400m Africa largest rare earth, critical minerals plant in Nasarawa "We have observed the introduction of mining marshals to combat illegal mining and reforms that have simplified the licensing process. FG backs $400m Africa largest rare earth, critical minerals plant in Nasarawa Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 5 foreign restaurant chains dominating Nigeria’s fast food scene—and who owns them

Foreign restaurant chains have steadily built a strong presence in Nigeria, tapping into one of Africa’s largest consumer markets. These read more 5 foreign restaurant chains dominating Nigeria’s fast food scene—and who owns them

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2 w. ago Kaduna now beacon of unity, progress in North — Gov Sani’s aide

Tribune Online Kaduna now beacon of unity, progress in North — Gov Sani’s aide The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Governor of Kaduna State, Hon. Victor Mathew Bobai, has described Governor Uba Sani as a divinely inspired leader whose humility, vision, and dedication to peace and development have repositioned Kaduna as a beacon of unity and progress in Northern Nigeria. Kaduna now beacon of unity, progress in North — Gov Sani’s aide Tribune Online

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