66 h. ago Wike inspects FCT road projects, targets May 2025 completion

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, during a comprehensive inspection of key road projects on Thursday, expressed confidence in meeting completion deadlines for President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in May. A press release by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye detailed Wike’s satisfaction with the progress and quality of several infrastructure […] The post Wike inspects FCT road projects, targets May 2025 completion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Osimhen not Man Utd’s target – Transfer expert David Ornstein

By Seyi Babalola Transfer expert David Ornstein has provided Manchester United supporters insight into the club’s summer plans. It has been common knowledge for some time now that the Red Devils’ priority heading into the transfer window is signing prolific attackers amidst a campaign in which they’ve scored merely 38 league goals while conceding 46. […] The post Osimhen not Man Utd’s target – Transfer expert David Ornstein appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria targets 7% growth, eyes investment surge amidst economic reforms

Wale Edun declared at the IMF headquarters investor presentation that govt is laying a robust foundation to attract substantial investments. read more Nigeria targets 7% growth, eyes investment surge amidst economic reforms

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4 d. ago Nigeria targets priority sectors with tax incentives to spur growth

Nigeria targets priority sectors with tax incentives to spur growth Wasiu Alli & Chinwe Michael Nigeria is seeking to jumpstart read more Nigeria targets priority sectors with tax incentives to spur growth

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5 d. ago IMF forecasts 3% growth for Nigeria 2025, below the government’s 4.6% target

The International Monetary Fund projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.0 percent in 2025, according to its latest WEO report. read more IMF forecasts 3% growth for Nigeria 2025, below the government’s 4.6% target

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5 d. ago Improved accounting syllabus targets public finance gaps, digital competence

By Chukwuma Umeorah To support Nigeria’s fiscal reform agenda and improve public sector accountability, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has said that its reviewed syllabus targets critical gaps in public finance while equipping accountants with digital competencies to meet emerging global demands. Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Chairman of the Syllabus […] The post Improved accounting syllabus targets public finance gaps, digital competence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production

From Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced ambitious goals to attract $60 billion in sectoral investment and achieve a daily crude oil production of two million barrels per day (bpd). Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari shared these targets at a townhall meeting held at NNPC Towers in Abuja on […] The post NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event targets ₦1bn to empower Nigerian communities

In a bold push to empower underserved communities across Nigeria, Balmoral Group Promotions is set to stage the biggest boxing read more ‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event targets ₦1bn to empower Nigerian communities

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1 week ago Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

The Federal Government has announced a major mining investment deal projected to inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, read more Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

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1 week ago NSDC, SINOMACH Seal $1bn Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Sugar Industry

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s state-owned conglomerate, SINOMACH, to develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria with a target capacity of one million metric tonnes of sugar. The agreement, which is an early outcome of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by […]

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1 week ago Tinubu, his politics of ambitious $50.8bn foreign investment target by 2030

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Across the world, political leaders embark on foreign trips to strengthen diplomatic relationships with other countries, and in the process strengthen their economic and security interests. These foreign trips take the forms of conferences, seminars and peer reviews, among others. In most cases, the cost of such trips is not available […] The post Tinubu, his politics of ambitious $50.8bn foreign investment target by 2030 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Shettima launches Nigeria’s LEEP initiative to empower workforce, create 2.5m jobs annually

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) on Tuesday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, aiming to tackle unemployment and equip Nigerians with skills for the global economy. The initiative targets 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs annually. Shettima, in a statement by his media […] The post Shettima launches Nigeria’s LEEP initiative to empower workforce, create 2.5m jobs annually appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Targeted Persecution Of Nigerian Christians

The federal government has refuted a report by the United States Embassy in Abuja, claiming that Christians in Nigeria have been systematically targeted for extermination and other forms of persecution by fundamentalist Islamists in the country. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement on Friday, descibed the report as […]

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2 w. ago Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has inaugurated the National Community Engagement Framework Drafting Committee, positioning it as a key tool for bridging the gap between federal policies and grassroots communities nationwide. Senior Special Assistant President on Community Engagement for the North-West Abdullahi Yakasai, at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja, noted […] The post Presidency inaugurates framework drafting committee, targets six‑week deadline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria may miss 70% broadband penetration target by 2025, experts say

With just months to the end of 2025, industry stakeholders have expressed concerns that Nigeria may not achieve its ambitious read more Nigeria may miss 70% broadband penetration target by 2025, experts say

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2 w. ago US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria’s target of growing its economy to $1 trillion within the next few years is facing significant skepticism from economic experts, who warn that deep-seated structural challenges, now compounded by a new 14 per cent U.S. tariff on Nigerian exports threaten the country’s growth trajectory and trade viability. Group Chief Economist and […] The post US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG targets $4bn textile import reduction, revitalises Nigerian garment industry

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a robust and responsive policy framework to support the growth of Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment sector. There are also plans to reduce the nation’s reliance on imported clothing. This initiative aims to localise up to $4bn in Read More

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2 w. ago NISO targets grid reliability, improve power supply across Nigeria

Abdul Mohammed Bello, Managing Director of the newly inaugurated Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has assured Nigerians that the organisation read more NISO targets grid reliability, improve power supply across Nigeria

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2 w. ago Huawei launches energy storage solution to transform Nigerian businesses

Huawei has introduced an innovative energy storage solution designed to meet the growing energy demands of businesses in Nigeria. The read more Huawei launches energy storage solution to transform Nigerian businesses

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2 w. ago Cognac producer Fillioux targets Nigeria, Asian markets as Trump tariffs upset industry

Amid escalating trade wars that threaten France’s historic cognac industry, fifth-generation producer Christophe Fillioux is forging new paths for his read more Cognac producer Fillioux targets Nigeria, Asian markets as Trump tariffs upset industry

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