8 d. ago Shrinking Industrial Base, Dominant Informal Sector Undermine Economic Growth, NESG Warns

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised serious concerns over the country’s weakening industrial capacity and the overwhelming dominance of the informal sector, warning that these structural deficiencies are threatening Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and development. Presenting findings from a new research study on Wednesday, the Group disclosed that despite several promises and policy […]

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9 d. ago Labour faults Nigeria’s SDG progress, demands stronger social dialogue

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s slow progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), warning that systemic repression, weak social dialogue, and hostile economic policies are undermining inclusive development. NLC Head of Information and Public Affairs Benson Upah made these remarks at the NLC and Youth […] The post Labour faults Nigeria’s SDG progress, demands stronger social dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG To Spend N900bn Revamping Nigeria’s Aviation Sector – Keyamo

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved N758.68 billion for major rehabilitation at Lagos and Kano international airports. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo disclosed that N712.26bn was allocated for Lagos airport and N46.39bn for Kano after the FEC meeting. In addition, N42.14 billion was approved for the runway and taxiway upgrade at Port Harcourt International […] The post FG To Spend N900bn Revamping Nigeria’s Aviation Sector – Keyamo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG determined to end killing cycle in Plateau — Humanitarian minister

Tribune Online FG determined to end killing cycle in Plateau — Humanitarian minister "We had informed the sector commander about strange movements in the community and the killing of one of his subjects, but the commander assured him FG determined to end killing cycle in Plateau — Humanitarian minister Tribune Online

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last month Universal Insurance deepens coverage for informal sector, posts N15bn gross premium

By Henry Uche   Universal Insurance Plc has widened its digital portfolio with “OkadaPass,” a one‑stop policy that insures the motorcycle, its dispatch rider, the parcel in transit, and covers personal injuries for everyone in the bike‑delivery value chain. The product was recently introduced in Lagos by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jeff Duru, at the 2025 Annual […] The post Universal Insurance deepens coverage for informal sector, posts N15bn gross premium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Private oil monopoly undermines economy, entrenches elite control –SBM

By Chinwendu Obienyi SBM Intelligence, one of Nigeria’s leading geopolitical and socio-economic think tanks, has flagged the emerging dominance of a single private entity in the downstream petroleum sector, warning that Nigeria risks replacing one form of monopoly with another, this time in private hands. In its latest policy brief seen by Daily Sun, SBM […] The post Private oil monopoly undermines economy, entrenches elite control –SBM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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