2 h. ago Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content has lamented that Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity read more Nigeria remains far behind in local capacity development – Sen Joel Onowakpo

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18 h. ago Nigeria should not be importing fuel, we have capacity to meet local demand —Dangote

•Seeks legislative backing for Nigeria First Policy President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the crude supply practices of international oil companies, insisting that Nigeria has no justification for importing crude or refined petroleum products if existing laws are properly enforced. Speaking during a visit by the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to […]

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3 d. ago UNIMAID @ 50: Nigeria Can’t Compete Globally With Underfunded Schools — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the improved investment in Nigeria’s education sector by the administration of President Bola Tinubu reflects the renewed vigour to properly situate the nation in the global knowledge economy. He warned that Nigeria cannot compete globally if its universities remain underfunded, stressing that sustained investment in education is now a […]

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3 d. ago ADC is Nigeria’s only escape from economic, security woes — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the only political party capable of rescuing Nigeria from

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4 d. ago NNL: Ranchers Bees Adopt Bako Kontagora Stadium As New Home Ground

Ranchers Bees have adopted the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna as their home ground for the remaining matches in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The venue is also the home ground of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes. Daily Post reports that Ranchers Bees played their first match against Gombe United in the […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s high inflation eroding incomes, driving continued poverty, World Bank Director warns

THE World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said on Thursday that reducing inflation remains the most critical step for stabilising the economy, restoring purchasing power and reversing rising poverty. In an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Verghis warned that “the most immediate thing that can be done to reduce poverty is for […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s gas resource pivotal to closing Africa’s energy access deficit – IEA

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reiterated that Nigeria’s gas resources remain pivotal to closing Africa’s energy access deficit, where read more Nigeria’s gas resource pivotal to closing Africa’s energy access deficit – IEA

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6 d. ago Niger remains foremost agricultural state in Nigeria — Gov Bago

Niger Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has reaffirmed that the state remains the foremost agricultural state in

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7 d. ago Nigeria facing coordinated escalation of violence, says Speaker

…says Nigeria’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives has said Nigeria is facing a coordinated read more Nigeria facing coordinated escalation of violence, says Speaker

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7 d. ago Big banks’ profits drop 15% in 9 months as revaluation gains fade

UBA remains the outlier with YOY growth Nigeria’s biggest lenders reported a 14.9 percent decline in nine-month profit as the read more Big banks’ profits drop 15% in 9 months as revaluation gains fade

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8 d. ago UK Rejects Tinubu Government’s Request For Ekweremadu To Complete Prison Sentence In Nigeria

The United Kingdom (UK) government has rejected the federal government’s request to transfer Ike Ekweremadu, the former deputy senate president, to serve the remainder of his prison term in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently serving a prison sentence in the UK for organ trafficking. He was convicted in March 2023 and sentenced to nine years and […] The post UK Rejects Tinubu Government’s Request For Ekweremadu To Complete Prison Sentence In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alaafin calls for unity, cultural rebirth to drive tourism, economic devt

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged Yoruba people across the world to unite in restoring the values, traditions, and cultural heritage that define the race, stressing that cultural tourism remains a key pathway to Nigeria’s economic diversification.

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1 week ago Lagride, NYSC to onboard 5,000 Corps members into smart mobility programme

Nigeria’s youth mobility and transition gap remains one of the country’s persistent structural challenges. To address the challenge, Lagride has read more Lagride, NYSC to onboard 5,000 Corps members into smart mobility programme

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1 week ago Electoral reform advocate says politicians’ conduct threatens Nigeria’s democracy

Nigeria’s push toward credible elections remains at risk as political actors continue to undermine electoral integrity, the Electoral Reform Coalition read more Electoral reform advocate says politicians’ conduct threatens Nigeria’s democracy

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1 week ago Leverage ‘Nigeria First’ Policy To Grow Economy, Federal Government Tells Indigenous Firms

The Federal Government has called on indigenous companies across all sectors of the economy to leverage on the full potentials of the ‘Nigeria First’ Policy, a strategic initiative designed to promote local content, stimulate economic growth and strengthen Nigerian industries for economic development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, […]

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2 w. ago “Most Bandit Leaders Have Been Killed, Only Few Scattered Elements Remain” – Defence State Minister Matawalle

Minister of State for defence, Bello Matawalle, has claimed that most bandit leaders and their foot soldiers have been neutralised, adding that “what remains now are a few scattered elements.” He added that President Bola Tinubu has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to eliminate the remaining bandit elements in the North-West. SaharaReporters earlier reported […] The post “Most Bandit Leaders Have Been Killed, Only Few Scattered Elements Remain” – Defence State Minister Matawalle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Beyond the climate rhetoric: Oil remains Nigeria’s strategic leverage

When Donald Trump recently told the United Nations that climate change was a ‘con job’, he voiced a scepticism that read more Beyond the climate rhetoric: Oil remains Nigeria’s strategic leverage

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2 w. ago Buni Reaffirms Commitment To Fiscal Discipline As Yobe, ICPC Train LG Officials

The Yobe State governor has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and good governance at all levels for better development. Buni represented by his Deputy, Hon Idi Barde Gubana, stated this while launching a two-day capacity-building workshop for local government officials, organised by the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity, Poor Power Supply Hamper Business Activities As Purchasing Managers’ Index Rises

Nigeria’s businesses said activities remained under pressure as insecurity and erratic electricity supply continue to stifle productivity, even as new data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicate sustained improvements in economic activity. This was the response of businesses in the CBN’s October 2025 Business Expectations Survey (BES) and the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) […]

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2 w. ago Why Nigeria’s insurance penetration remains low despite high population

Nigeria’s insurance industry penetration remains low at 0.4 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) despite the country’s over 200 read more Why Nigeria’s insurance penetration remains low despite high population

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