12 h. ago FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has vowed to activate provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will compel oil companies to either develop or farm out idle assets, as part of efforts to boost production and attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […] The post FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Aspira partners LAWMA to empower sanitation workers in Lagos

underscores long-standing commitment to hygiene, public health Aspira Nigeria Limited, manufacturer of a range of home and personal care products read more Aspira partners LAWMA to empower sanitation workers in Lagos

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26 h. ago NCSP backs $550m initiative to revitalise Nigeria’s steel production

By Merit Ibe The Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has supported the  Inner Galaxy Steel Company’s $550 million expansion plan to establish a new plant in Ogun State with a projected annual output of 2 million metric tons (MMT). The announcement came during an official visit by Tegbe to Inner […] The post NCSP backs $550m initiative to revitalise Nigeria’s steel production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Sugar Devt Council Signs Deals To Increase Output By 400,000 Tonnes

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four operators to develop new sugar production facilities that will collectively add 400,000 metric tonnes to Nigeria’s annual sugar output. The move marks a major step in the government’s ongoing effort to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on sugar imports and achieve greater self-sufficiency. The […]

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48 h. ago CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Inclusion, Price Stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restated its commitment to driving financial inclusion, stimulating productivity, and delivering on its core monetary and price stability mandate. Speaking at the CBN Fair in Lagos, themed “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development”, the Bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. […]

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64 h. ago Nigeria’s crude output hits 1.5mbpd in July, exceeds OPEC quota for second month

Nigeria’s crude oil production averaged 1.507 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, exceeding its Organisation of the Petroleum read more Nigeria’s crude output hits 1.5mbpd in July, exceeds OPEC quota for second month

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66 h. ago WHO maturity level 3 status boost for Nigeria’s vaccine production prospects — NAFDAC DG

NAFDAC and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) will strengthen the country’s capacity to produce vaccines and medicines... read more WHO maturity level 3 status boost for Nigeria’s vaccine production prospects — NAFDAC DG

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2 d. ago Nigeria Hit With 15% Trump Tariff, See Full List Of Countries Affected

Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on certain products or countries. The post Nigeria Hit With 15% Trump Tariff, See Full List Of Countries Affected appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria

Tribune Online FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has come up with a strategy to improve soil health, increase production and improve farmers’ income across Nigeria. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, while speaking during a one-day […] FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Level of fake drugs, unwholesome products in the market alarming — NAFDAC 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has described the level of fake drugs and unwholesome processed foods in the Nigerian markets as alarming.  The Agency confirmed that the country is confronted with an insidious threat that jeopardizes the health of the citizens, the integrity of the […] The post Level of fake drugs, unwholesome products in the market alarming — NAFDAC  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Renaissance Reiterates Commitment To Boosting Oil, Gas Production In Nigeria

The company made the commitment the just-concluded Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) held in Lagos. The post Renaissance Reiterates Commitment To Boosting Oil, Gas Production In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award winning Soil Scientist whose trailblazing experience and impact resonates across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in Abuja, […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold -Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award-winning Soil Scientist, Kingsley Uzoma, whose trailblazing experience and impact resonate across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘Nigeria First Policy To Enhance Patronage of Local Tech, Products’

With the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) as well as implementation of the Nigeria First Policy, 80% of challenges faced while trying to convince investors and foreign partners, would have been solved. This is even as local […]

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9 d. ago National Renewable Energy Framework Critical To Balance Nigeria’s Energy Deficit – Report

Inadequately trained technicians and quality assurance professionals have been identified as likely impediments to supporting local production of renewable energy panels in Nigeria. A global consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, in a report said that solar manufacturing is not just about equipment, but also about people, and therefore urged the government to partner with universities, polytechnics, and […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security IN a symbolic gathering in Abuja, science and faith leaders came together to address one of the most pressing issues facing Nigeria today which is how to feed a growing population in the face of mounting climate challenges. The event was a sensitisation workshop on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products, hosted by the […] Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security Tribune Online

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1 week ago Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative will drive an industrial revolution in Nigeria’s agriculture sector, fostering innovation and inclusive prosperity. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ programme in Ijaiye, near Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Shettima, represented by […] The post Agro processing zones’ initiative will boost food production — Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAFDAC seizes N1.5bn banned, unregistered products at Lagos market

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized banned, expired, and unregistered products valued at over N1.5 billion during a major enforcement operation at the cosmetics section of the Lagos Trade Fair market. The agency disclosed this in an X post on Monday. NAFDAC said its officials […] The post NAFDAC seizes N1.5bn banned, unregistered products at Lagos market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Petroleum engineers unveil strategies to drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy

By Adewale Sanyaolu   To achieve Nigeria’s ambitious $1 trillion economy target, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has stressed that increasing oil production to the national goal of 2.7 million barrels per day (mbpd) by 2030, alongside fully harnessing the country’s 209 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves as the preferred transition […] The post Petroleum engineers unveil strategies to drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NSDC woes farmers, investors to drive growth in Nigeria’s sugar sector

Tribune Online NSDC woes farmers, investors to drive growth in Nigeria’s sugar sector Local production of sugar is not just a strategic economic imperative but a profitable venture with an assured market, attractive returns... NSDC woes farmers, investors to drive growth in Nigeria’s sugar sector Tribune Online

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