5 h. ago Nigeria only invests 0.2 percent of GDP on research — Okebukola

FORMER Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has decried low funding in research and development in the nation’s universities.

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9 h. ago NTIFE 2025: Runsewe highlights areas to reposition Nigeria as global tourism force

•Musawa lauds his contribution IN its tourism innovative and practical-driven remarks at the 2025 Nigeria Tourism Investment Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) held in Abuja, former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe private and public stakeholders spellbound when he mounted the podium Organised by the Federation of Tourism […]

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18 h. ago Economic competitiveness: What you need to know about Nigeria’s new tax laws

In recent weeks, a wave of commentary has suggested that Nigeria’s new tax regime may scare away investors, trigger capital read more Economic competitiveness: What you need to know about Nigeria’s new tax laws

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19 h. ago IFC sets 2026 investment priorities for energy access, jobs, SME growth  

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute almost 50 percent of Nigeria’s GDP and provide more than 80 percent of employment, read more IFC sets 2026 investment priorities for energy access, jobs, SME growth  

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28 h. ago Why lawmakers must take a second look at the proposed excise amendment bill

In a period when Nigeria is working hard to stabilise its economy, strengthen investor confidence, and rebuild the manufacturing sector, read more Why lawmakers must take a second look at the proposed excise amendment bill

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35 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme

The federal government has announced the launch of the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, an intervention aimed at restoring liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market and rebuilding investor confidence. The disclosure was made by the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, through a post on her X handle on Wednesday. Verheijen […]

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44 h. ago Reps Summon Nigerian Bank CEOs Over Alleged Illegal Deductions

The Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks in Nigeria have been directed to appear in person before an investigative panel of the House of Representatives regarding alleged illegal and unexplained deductions from customers’ bank accounts. The summons was issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the House Ad-hoc Committee investigating deductions of taxes from the salaries […]

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55 h. ago Johnvents, Ondo reaffirm investment in agribusiness, manufacturing

Johnvents Group has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships, investing in capacity, and building industries that will accelerate Nigeria’s economic transformation and boost Africa’s global competitiveness. The resolve came as the Ondo State Government restated its ambition to position the state as a competitive hub for agribusiness, manufacturing, technology, and energy. According to a statement, Read More: https://punchng.com/johnvents-ondo-reaffirm-investment-in-agribusiness-manufacturing/

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63 h. ago Nigeria Courts Global Investors With New Incentives At London Mining Expo

The federal government has unveiled a new package of incentives aimed at attracting global players to Nigeria’s mining industry, offering measures such as seamless profit repatriation and duty waivers on imported mining equipment. The incentives were announced at the Resourcing Tomorrow Exhibition and Conference held recently in London. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele […]

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64 h. ago FG intensifies health investments to reduce maternal, child deaths – NPHCDA

Nigeria’s government is scaling up health investments in maternal and child health to drastically reduce high mortality rates, says the NPHCDA. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-intensifies-health-investments-to-reduce-maternal-child-deaths-nphcda/

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3 d. ago CMC: SEC unveils broad market reforms, targets T+1 settlement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening market efficiency, deepening investor confidence, and accelerating the digital transformation of Nigeria’s capital market. SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, unveiled the initiatives during the second Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting for 2025, where he also confirmed Nigeria’s move toward a T+1, and […]

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3 d. ago Johnvents Group marks global expansion as Ondo government reaffirms support

An indigenous agribusiness and manufacturing group, Johnvents Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships, investing in capacity and building industries that contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic transformation and Africa’s global competitiveness. The Group Executive Director, Tarun Chawla, disclosed this while hosting industry leaders, government officials and stakeholders at its 2025 End-of-Year Celebration, held at […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria activates plans for T+1 settlement as SEC unveils broad market reforms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed a series of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening market efficiency, deepening investor read more Nigeria activates plans for T+1 settlement as SEC unveils broad market reforms

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4 d. ago Coronation pushes project bonds to bridge infrastructure gap

Nigeria’s long-standing infrastructure deficit may finally find a scalable financing solution as Coronation Merchant Bank has called for the widespread adoption of project bonds to mobilise long-term private capital. In a new paper titled “Unlocking Capital for Infrastructure: The Case for Project Bonds in Nigeria,” Taiwo Olatunji,  Group Head of Investment Banking at Coronation Merchant […]

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5 d. ago Africa urged to speed up reforms as investors seek clearer entry into Nigeria

Africa must accelerate economic reforms or risk falling behind in a rapidly shifting global economy, as experts say the continent read more Africa urged to speed up reforms as investors seek clearer entry into Nigeria

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s $20 billion bet to attract global investment in 2026

Africa’s largest refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is entering a pivotal phase that could redefine Nigeria’s energy landscape and attract read more Nigeria’s $20 billion bet to attract global investment in 2026

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7 d. ago How To Grow Your Money In Nigeria With The Right Investment App

Excerpt A practical guide to choosing the best investment app in Nigeria and how Credit Direct’s Yield feature helps your money grow daily with strong, reliable returns. Many Nigerians are realising that traditional ways of keeping money are no longer enough. With rising prices and unpredictable living expenses, the question is shifting from how to […]

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8 d. ago Power project probe: Reps committee accuses DisCos of crippling nation’s power system

.NERC threatens sanctions over poor MAP refund compliance THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has accused electricity distribution companies of crippling the power supply system through years of poor investment, inadequate expansion, and failure to meet obligations outlined in their original business plans. […]

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8 d. ago Senate summons Edun, others over $30m Safe School Initiative collapse

Nigeria’s Senate summons ministers to investigate the collapse of the $30m Safe School Initiative after relentless attacks and kidnappings of students. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-summons-edun-others-over-30m-safe-school-initiative-collapse/

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8 d. ago Reps accuse electricity distribution companies of crippling power system

House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to

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