36 h. 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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3 d. ago Ministry, Sultan Endorse Film Project On Usman Dan Fodio’s Daughter, Nana Asma’u

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment have given their official command and endorsement, respectively, to Script Plus Limited to proceed with the production of a film project on the life and legacy of Princess Nana Asma’u, a renowned 19th-century Muslim scholar, poet, […]

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4 d. ago US Funding Freeze: Govt, Groups Chart New Plan For HIV Services

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s HIV response have renewed calls for sustainable domestic financing and more government–civil society collaboration following the disruption caused by the United States Government’s temporary freeze on HIV funding earlier this year. The stakeholders said that the US Government’s decision exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Nigeria’s dependence on foreign aid. They raised the […]

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6 d. ago NITF 2025: Oyo govt promotes local products for economic growth

Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry, has showcased a diverse collection of

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6 d. ago Niger Governor Orders Closure Of Schools Over Terrorists’ Attacks, Abductions

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state following the abduction of children from a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the state. Bago announced the directive during a press briefing after an expanded security meeting in Minna on Saturday. He described the incident […] The post Niger Governor Orders Closure Of Schools Over Terrorists’ Attacks, Abductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army Chief Orders Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Kebbi Schoolgirls

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation Fansan Yanma to effectively rescue the 25 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The COAS gave the directive on Monday, 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the […]

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1 week ago Continental Free Trade Area: Nigeria Rolls Out Preferential Tariffs

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that Nigeria has begun implementing preferential tariffs for African-made goods and opened a dedicated air cargo export corridor to East Africa as part of its efforts to accelerate its commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Customs PACT […]

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1 week ago AfCFTA: Nigeria Rolls Out Preferential Tariffs, Opens East Africa Air Cargo Corridor

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that Nigeria has begun implementing preferential tariffs for African-made goods and opened a dedicated air cargo export corridor to East Africa as part of efforts to accelerate its commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Customs PACT Roundtable at the […]

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1 week ago Governor Sani To ACF: North Must Stop Complaining And Act Now

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has said the Northern region must stop complaining and start acting to tackle its challenges. The governor noted that the North has enough human resources to solve its developmental challenges if the elites come together and chart a way forward. Governor Sani stated this when the leadership of the Arewa […]

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2 w. ago Limited local production, technical training may stall Green Energy Transition in Africa – PMI boss

Despite its potential of creating  new jobs in countries already manufacturing and installing renewable-energy technologies,  Africa may not be able to fully harness the opportunities in green energy transition; since most countries in the continent are still limited in local production and technical training. The Managing Director, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa, George Asamani,  stated this […]

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3 w. ago Ondo govt warns PHC Directors against poor performance, threatens replacement

The Ondo State Government has issued a strong warning to Directors of Primary Health Care (PHC) across the 18 local government areas to be more proactive in the discharge of their duties or face immediate replacement.

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3 w. ago Irabor, Oduwole, Rotiba seek resilient leadership at REO confab

Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, and Lucky Irabor, former Chief of Defence Staff, have said that resilient read more Irabor, Oduwole, Rotiba seek resilient leadership at REO confab

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3 w. ago Taraba Government Wades In As Muslim Sects Fight Over Mosque

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has temporarily closed down a disputed Jumma’at Mosque that claimed two lives and left several others injured in Donga local government of the state. The governor gave the directive weekend during an expanded peace meeting with traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, community leaders, youth groups and representatives from the […]

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4 w. ago Local Production Will Stabilise Supply Chains, Strengthen Economy – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of local production in stabilising supply chains and strengthening the Nigerian economy. Representing Tinubu, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, stated this at the 50th Anniversary and commissioning of Africa’s largest fibre optic manufacturing facility by Coleman Technical Industries Limited in Ogun State. The […]

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4 w. ago 2027: Seek Gov AbdulRazaq’s Blessing, Kwara APC Tells Aspirants

Stalwarts and members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ilorin East local government area have directed prospective aspirants for all elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to seek the blessing and endorsement of the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. They gave the directive at a stakeholders meeting held at the Ilorin East […]

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