11 h. ago Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

After 65 years of independence, Nigeria’s over-dependence on imports has stalled its transformation from an agrarian economy to an industrial read more Nigeria’s industrialization fails to gather steam after 65 years

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15 h. ago Transforming Energy Solutions: Starsight Energy’s Vision for Nigerian Businesses

If you are involved in Nigeria’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sectors, you understand the challenges businesses face. In a business read more Transforming Energy Solutions: Starsight Energy’s Vision for Nigerian Businesses

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46 h. ago NECA seeks Labour Minister’s attention over ongoing denegration of Nigeria’s industrial relations system

Tribune Online NECA seeks Labour Minister’s attention over ongoing denegration of Nigeria’s industrial relations system The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed grave concern over the ongoing action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), warning that the action amounts to self-help and tantamount to economic sabotage capable of derailing the country’s fragile economic recovery. In a statement issued in Lagos, the Director-General of […] NECA seeks Labour Minister’s attention over ongoing denegration of Nigeria’s industrial relations system Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Nigeria @ 65: Africa’s giant still struggling to industrialise

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com    Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria, touted as the giant of Africa, is still struggling to industrialise. Despite being blessed with an enormous population, significant economic size and […] The post Nigeria @ 65: Africa’s giant still struggling to industrialise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago PENGASSAN suspends strike, expresses doubt over Dangote honouring agreement

Threatens to resume action without notice From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike after days of crippling industrial action that halted crude oil production, disrupted exports, and shut down energy facilities across the country. The strike, which began over the weekend, followed […] The post PENGASSAN suspends strike, expresses doubt over Dangote honouring agreement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Bloodshed In North Shows Urgent Need For Transformative Action – Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity and poverty in northern Nigeria. He warned that the scale of killings has placed the region under what he described as a “spiritual curse.” Speaking on Tuesday,  during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit […] The post Bloodshed In North Shows Urgent Need For Transformative Action – Dogara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Strike will hurt workers not help them – NECA tells PENGASSAN

Urges union to address crisis via legal dispute resolution From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has warned that the ongoing industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), over disputes with the Dangote Refinery, could cause more harm to workers than benefit. NECA’s Director-General, Mr […] The post Strike will hurt workers not help them – NECA tells PENGASSAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court Restrains Oil Workers From Cutting Gas Supply To Dangote Refinery

Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim of the National Industrial Court in Abuja has stopped the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The court, in a ruling on an ex parte application by Dangote Refinery oyesterday, stopped the defendants, which included […]

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4 d. ago Insecurity: Governors Should Stop Shifting Blame, We Have Enough Funds To Combat It – Nasarawa Gov

  Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on his fellow northern governors to assume full responsibility for the security of their states, emphasizing that the unprecedented financial resources now available leave no room for excuses. Speaking on Monday at the 2025 Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialization Summit in Abuja, Sule highlighted that monthly […] The post Insecurity: Governors Should Stop Shifting Blame, We Have Enough Funds To Combat It – Nasarawa Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago North Must Speak With One Voice On Security, Economy, Says Zamfara Governor

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has urged a binding commitment among the 19 Northern States to speak with one voice on security and economic matters. The governor spoke as chairman of the first day of the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit at the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday. A statement by the governor’s […]

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6 d. ago Reps Committee Tackles PENGASSAN Over Planned Shutdown Of Crude Oil Supply To Dangote Refinery

The House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum Resources has opposed the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over its ongoing industrial action and order to some of their branches to cut off gas and crude oil supplies to Dangote Refinery. The legislative committee said PENGASSAN’s action was without notice and […]

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9 d. ago 3,794 Mineral Licences Revocation Consistent With Policy Discipline – NEITI

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has applauded the federal government for taking bold actions to deal with inefficiency in the country’s mineral resources development industry. NEITI’s statement comes  following Government’s decision to revoke 1,263 mineral licences for failure to pay licensing fees and other statutory financial obligations. The licences affected include 584 exploration […]

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1 week ago NEITI outlines strategic roles for MDAs in driving Nigeria’s energy transition

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to clearly define and commit read more NEITI outlines strategic roles for MDAs in driving Nigeria’s energy transition

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1 week ago Bomb explosion: DICON factory is in good condition, situation under control – Matawale

From John Bassey, Gusau The Minister, state for Defence and the immediate past Governor of Zamfara state Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawale has paid a visit to Defence Industries Corporation Of Nigeria, DICON owing to the explosion that occurred on Saturday, 20th September 2025. This was contained in a statement by Ahmad Dan-Wudil, Personal Assistant on […] The post Bomb explosion: DICON factory is in good condition, situation under control – Matawale appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago L.E.I.C.A. 2025: Energy, legal leaders to convene for strategic dialogue

By Adewale Sanyaolu   In a decisive moment for Nigeria’s oil, gas and power industries, the Lawyers in Energy International Conference (L.E.I.C.A.) 2025 is set to bring together the nation’s most influential voices in law, governance, and business for a high-level dialogue on the future of the sector. The conference, scheduled for October 22, 2025 […] The post L.E.I.C.A. 2025: Energy, legal leaders to convene for strategic dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court orders parties to maintain peace in Chevron–PENGASSAN leadership crisis

By Lukman Olabiyi The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Lagos Division, has directed all parties involved in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Chevron Branch of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to maintain peace and cooperate fully with the court. The order was issued following a suit filed […] The post Court orders parties to maintain peace in Chevron–PENGASSAN leadership crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Policy Can Be Beautiful On Paper’– Expert Comment On Government Move To Modernize Education

Tribune Online ‘Policy Can Be Beautiful On Paper’– Expert Comment On Government Move To Modernize Education The Nigeria’s government, through the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has announced a major revamp of Nigeria’s technical education curriculum to reduce overload, strengthen trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for current industrial demands.  With 26 trade areas streamlined and modernised to reflect industry needs and are critical to […] ‘Policy Can Be Beautiful On Paper’– Expert Comment On Government Move To Modernize Education Tribune Online

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1 week ago DHQ probes explosion at DICON, condoles with families of deceased

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it has commenced investigations into the explosion that occurred at Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna on Saturday. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Musa has commiserated with the families and friends of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery for those injured in […] The post DHQ probes explosion at DICON, condoles with families of deceased appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kaduna: Two killed, four injured as explosion rocks DICON factory

Tribune Online Kaduna: Two killed, four injured as explosion rocks DICON factory An explosion on Saturday at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kaduna has left two people dead, a staff member and a Kaduna: Two killed, four injured as explosion rocks DICON factory Tribune Online

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1 week ago Explosion At Defence Industries Corporation In Kaduna Kills Two, Injures Four

Tragedy struck on Saturday at the Defence Industries Corporation Of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna following a deadly explosion believed to have occurred during the production of gunpowder. The blast claimed the lives of two workers, including a military officer, and left four others critically injured. The incident happened at DICON’s factory located in the Kurmin […] The post Explosion At Defence Industries Corporation In Kaduna Kills Two, Injures Four appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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