6 h. ago Nigeria must improve current varsities instead of adding more – Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has attributed the proliferation of universities to mounting pressure from lawmakers. Alausa spoke at the third edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Federal Government is under increasing pressure to reform the country’s education sector. NAN Read More

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27 h. ago Ongoing oil sector reforms attracted $17bn investment in 2024 – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that reforms in the oil and gas sector, driven by the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and Executive Orders issued by President Bola Tinubu, attracted about $17bn in foreign investment in 2024. The Executive Vice President of Upstream, Udy Ntia, disclosed this during an investor Read More

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34 h. ago Oil, gas investments won’t inflate Africa’s contribution to global emissions – FG

The Federal Government has allayed fears that its ongoing drive to attract investments in the oil and gas sector will result in a significant rise in Africa’s contribution to global emissions. It emphasised that such investments will not dramatically impact the continent’s carbon footprint. It also reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for Read More

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39 h. ago Investor files suit against Lagos gov agencies on ownership of Efunroye Tinubu Estate

Tribune Online Investor files suit against Lagos gov agencies on ownership of Efunroye Tinubu Estate A suit has been filed at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja against the Lagos State Government by Adamakin Investment and Works Limited over the ownership and administrative control of a large expanse of land linked to the Efunroye Tinubu Estate. In the suit delineated ID/8890GCM/2024, Adamakin Investment and Works Limited and its […] Investor files suit against Lagos gov agencies on ownership of Efunroye Tinubu Estate Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nasarawa records over $1.2 billion investments inflow in 2024 – Report

…As jobs created in 2024 estimated at 3,740 Just recently, the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency (NASIDA), has released read more Nasarawa records over $1.2 billion investments inflow in 2024 – Report

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6 d. ago Rivers crisis: Police vow to crush militants threatening oil production

Tensions in Rivers State have escalated as a militant group, the Niger Delta Rescue Movement, threatened to attack oil installations in response to the ongoing political crisis and the alleged withholding of the state’s federal allocation. The group also issued a warning to non-indigenes in the state, urging them to leave for their safety, as Read More

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6 d. ago Foreign investors dump N455bn stock over FX crisis, inflation

Foreign investors withdrew N455.62bn from the Nigerian stock market in 2024, significantly outpacing total inflows and reinforcing concerns about investor confidence despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts to stabilise the naira. Industry experts attributed this to the volatility of the naira, stressing that it created uncertainties and that inflation also caused a blurry future Read More

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7 d. ago Stakeholders Commit To Justice Sector Reforms As Delta, Rivers, Nasarawa Lead In ACJL Implementation

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s criminal justice system have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening justice sector reforms at a historic convocation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committees (ACJMCs). The two-day conference, held in partnership with the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), brought together key players, including legal experts, policymakers, and law enforcement officials, to assess […]

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8 d. ago Nigerian ports must face urgent reforms to stay competitive – Experts

Amid concerns over Nigeria’s port efficiency, stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sector have called for urgent reforms to position read more Nigerian ports must face urgent reforms to stay competitive – Experts

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8 d. ago Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to strengthen justice sector reforms

Tribune Online Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to strengthen justice sector reforms “This convocation provides a platform to assess our progress, discuss challenges, and drive reforms that will ensure a more effective and transparent criminal justice system,” Justice Baba Yusuf stated. Stakeholders reaffirm commitment to strengthen justice sector reforms Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Independent Petroleum Producers Hail Tinubu’s Efforts In Advancing Nigeria’s Energy Sector

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has lauded the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its bold policy reforms and visionary leadership in revitalising Nigeria’s energy sector. At the opening ceremony of the 8th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2025), IPPG chairman, Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa, highlighted the administration’s role in driving industry advancements, restoring investor […]

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1 week ago Emmanuel Udechukwu wins ‘The Sun Investor of the Year’ for 2024

By Chinelo Obogo Chairman of SDD Realties Ltd, Roxbury Leisure Homes, and Evou Global Ltd, Ambassador Emmanuel Udechukwu, has been honored as ‘The Sun Investor of the Year 2024’, recognising his transformative impact on Nigeria’s real estate sector. The award was presented to him during a grand ceremony held on Saturday, 1st March, in Lagos. […] The post Emmanuel Udechukwu wins ‘The Sun Investor of the Year’ for 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tax bills: Reflect public concerns before passage, stakeholders tell N’Assembly

Nigerians have asked the National Assembly to consider the issues raised by individuals, organisations, and the private sector on the tax reform bills. They asked the lawmakers to ensure that the bills were reviewed to address the concerns of those who submitted memos and spoke at the public hearing on the bills. This was as Read More

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2 w. ago Niger Delta Task Force Pledges To Stabilise Downstream Operations 

A Niger Delta anti-pipeline vandalisation group, the Anti-Pipeline Vandalisation/Oil Theft & Illegal Bunkering Task Force, has commended the executive vice president of Downstream at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Isiyaku Abdullahi, over ongoing reforms, performance and successes recorded in the downstream of the oil and gas sector. According to the task force, the […]

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2 w. ago FG To Harness N33trn Revenue Potential In Livestock – Minister

The federal government has unveiled measures to rejig the livestock sector to harness its full potential and check wastages in the industry. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, who gave account of his stewardship yesterday in Abuja, said the ministry had begun the implementation of major reforms in the sector to harness its N33 […]

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2 w. ago United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) distributed N1.98 billion to investors for the 2024 financial year. The fund, operated by United read more United Capital Infrastructure Fund pays out N1.98bn in 2024 dividends

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3 w. ago My life would have been ‘very nasty’ if I lost 2024 US election — Trump

Tribune Online My life would have been ‘very nasty’ if I lost 2024 US election — Trump Speaking at an investment summit in Miami on Wednesday, Trump reflected on the numerous legal battles he was entangled in before his re-election, stating, “If I lost it would have been very, very bad.”  My life would have been ‘very nasty’ if I lost 2024 US election — Trump Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lokpobiri reaffirms FG’s commitment in transforming oil sector in Niger Delta

By Seyi Babalola The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, on Monday received Members of the South South Caucus of the 10th Assembly House of Representatives. The lawmakers visited to express solidarity with the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to transform the oil sector and advance development in the Niger Delta […] The post Lokpobiri reaffirms FG’s commitment in transforming oil sector in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NASS transmits Investments & Securities Bill to Tinubu for assent

Tribune Online NASS transmits Investments & Securities Bill to Tinubu for assent The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso, has announced that the National Assembly has transmitted the Investments and Securities Bill 2024 to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent. NASS transmits Investments & Securities Bill to Tinubu for assent Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Despite huge potential, attracting investments remains African startups’ challenge — Microsoft boss

Tribune Online Despite huge potential, attracting investments remains African startups’ challenge — Microsoft boss The General Manager, Microsoft Africa Transformation Office, Gerald Maithya, has said that, in spite of their huge potential, startups in Africa continue to face significant challenges, especially in the area of securing investment. Gerald, in a paper tagged: ‘Fostering a thriving African Startup ecosystem through collaboration’, stated that, in Year 2024 alone, venture capital investments […] Despite huge potential, attracting investments remains African startups’ challenge — Microsoft boss Tribune Online

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