4 h. ago Investor bemoans crisis in education sector in Nigeria, shows 3 things govt must do fast

An education investor and founder of a higher school in Port Harcourt has not only bemoaned the lingering crisis in read more Investor bemoans crisis in education sector in Nigeria, shows 3 things govt must do fast

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19 h. ago Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for the inauguration of a port sector economic taskforce, warning that continued underenforcement read more Stakeholders demand port taskforce to tackle $9bn annual Maritime sector loss

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3 d. ago Nigeria eyes N3trn annual savings with cassava bioethanol project

Tribune Online Nigeria eyes N3trn annual savings with cassava bioethanol project Nigeria is already the world’s largest producer of cassava, but successive administrations have struggled to fully industrialise the sector. Nigeria eyes N3trn annual savings with cassava bioethanol project Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector

From John Bassey, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has highlighted the benefits of solar energy and his government’s commitment to harnessing solar energy for mini-grids and autonomous power systems in the state. The Governor disclosed this at a roundtable meeting with officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held in Abuja, where a […] The post Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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4 d. ago Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG

Tribune Online Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Lokpobiri stressed the need to sustain the positive trajectory to meet both domestic and international energy obligations. Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Experts Urge Targeted Messaging To Improve Family Planning Uptake In Nigeria

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s reproductive health sector have called for more tailored and context-sensitive communication strategies to improve the uptake of modern family planning (FP) methods across the country. This call was made during a dissemination webinar by the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), which unveiled findings from a Family Planning Communication Landscaping Assessment […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria must restrategise to curb brain drain in health sector – Mimiko

Tribune Online Nigeria must restrategise to curb brain drain in health sector – Mimiko “Our leaders must create circumstances and an environment that ensure our brains are available for our services and development. Nigeria must restrategise to curb brain drain in health sector – Mimiko Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 216 Chinese investors set to invest in Nigeria’s oil, gas sector

Tribune Online 216 Chinese investors set to invest in Nigeria’s oil, gas sector Ongoing efforts aimed at attracting foreign direct investment gained momentum as 216 Chinese investors are set to invest in... 216 Chinese investors set to invest in Nigeria’s oil, gas sector Tribune Online

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5 d. ago NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Kashere (FUK), Professor Umar Pate, has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative, describing it as one of the most transformative interventions in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Speaking during a pre-convocation press briefing held at the university premises on Tuesday, Professor Pate disclosed that a […] The post NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago SCM Capital, Energy Sector Fund to pay investors N307 coupon/unit

SCM Capital Asset Management Limited, the Fund Manager of the Nigeria Energy Sector Fund (NESF), has announced a coupon payment read more SCM Capital, Energy Sector Fund to pay investors N307 coupon/unit

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5 d. ago Nigeria And Brazil’s $1bn Deal: Can Mechanisation Boost Food Security?

A few days ago, Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement at the State House in Abuja, aiming to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the Green Imperative initiative. The deal, formalised during the 2nd Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and his Brazilian counterpart, Geraldo Alckmin. The vice president […]

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6 d. ago Digital services, remittances, others drive 39.6 per cent banking sector growth in 2024 — Report

Tribune Online Digital services, remittances, others drive 39.6 per cent banking sector growth in 2024 — Report NIGERIA’S banking sector recorded a strong 39.6 per cent year-on-year growth in 2024, with total assets rising to N170.02 trillion from N121.8 trillion in 2023. This remarkable expansion was fueled by surging remittance inflows, the widespread adoption of digital financial services, and broader sector reforms, according to the State of Enterprise (SOE) Report 2025. Despite […] Digital services, remittances, others drive 39.6 per cent banking sector growth in 2024 — Report Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FG halts controversial dues for private firms, sets N25m interim cap

…NECA, OPTS, ALTON, others rejoice, say move’ll restore investor trust By Uche Usim To address mounting concerns from Nigeria’s private sector, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has announced a temporary halt to the implementation of contentious provisions in the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) (Amendment) Act 2023. This was contained in a […] The post FG halts controversial dues for private firms, sets N25m interim cap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Jobs: How Jobberman, Mastercard Fostered Int’l Efforts For Nigerian PWDs

Jobberman Nigeria and the Mastercard Foundation have ramped up calls on the Private sector in Nigeria to increase job quotas for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the sector aimed at bringing out the best in them thereby contributing to national development. Indications to this development emerged during a recent roundtable on Technology and Employment Inclusion […]

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9 d. ago Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report

Nigeria’s payment infrastructure ranks most advanced in Africa From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria’s Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector recorded a strong performance in 2024 despite tough economic conditions, with Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) growing their assets to N170.02 trillion, about 63.1 percent of the country’s total GDP. This is according to the State of […] The post Banks’ assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria Customs Advocates AI Adoption In Public Sector Communication

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has continued to attract recognition for its forward-thinking approach to public communication with a call for the adoption and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public sector communication. The call was made on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Service headquarters in Abuja when NSC hosted renowned artificial intelligence (AI) […]

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1 week ago Nigeria, China partner to advance cooperation on public sector reform

Tribune Online Nigeria, China partner to advance cooperation on public sector reform Nigeria-China relations through the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) have taken significant steps to strengthen their strategic partnership, with... Nigeria, China partner to advance cooperation on public sector reform Tribune Online

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1 week ago Abia Gets NERC Approval To Regulate State’s Electricity Market

The Abia State government has received formal approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to independently regulate its electricity market, marking a major milestone in the ongoing decentralisation of Nigeria’s power sector. The announcement, made on Wednesday via NERC’s official X (formerly Twitter) page, confirms that regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Abia […]

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