1 week ago Petroleum 15 per cent import duty: Suspension may cause job losses, erode investor confidence, CPPE warns

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that the recent decision of the Federal Government to suspend the 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products may cause job losses and erode investors’ confidence in the nation’s economy. The Centre gave this warning in a statement issued by its Chief Executive, […]

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1 week ago 22nd Abuja International Film Festival Celebrates Two Decades Of Consistency, Calls For Government Collaboration By Ngozi Ibe, Abuja

The 22nd Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) reaffirmed the resilience and creative ingenuity of Nigeria’s film industry. Stakeholders, filmmakers, and cultural advocates converged in Abuja to mark over two decades of continuous contribution to the nation’s creative economy. Former Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the National Film and Video Censors Board, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, […]

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2 w. ago From boardroom to courtroom: six Nigerian energy ministers arrested for alleged fraud

Nigeria’s energy sector — one of the largest contributors to the nation’s economy — has repeatedly been rocked by allegations read more From boardroom to courtroom: six Nigerian energy ministers arrested for alleged fraud

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2 w. ago AIFF Celebrates 2 Decades Of Consistency, Seeks Government Collaboration

The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) has reaffirmed the resilience and creative ingenuity of Nigeria’s film industry, as stakeholders, filmmakers, and cultural advocates converged in Abuja to mark over two decades of continuous contribution to the nation’s creative economy. Former Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at the National Film and Video Censors Board, Yunusa Tanko […]

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2 w. ago ATPN Urges Diaspora Nigerians To Turn Festive Homecomings Into Investment Opportunities

The President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Femi Fadina, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to transform their annual festive homecomings into strategic investment opportunities that could grow and sustain the nation’s creative economy. Fadina made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday […]

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2 w. ago The financing of the Nigerian civil war and its implications for the future economy of the nation

Lecture delivered under the joint auspices of the Geographical Society and the Federalist Society of Nigeria at the University of Ibadan on 16th May, 1970 I want to assure you that the Federal Military Government accepts the right of the people and of your Association and its members to be consulted, before any important measure […]

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3 w. ago EHINGBETI: NIWA advocates investment in inland waterways for coastal development

THE Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Engr. Sarat Braimah, has called on the Federal Government and private sector investors to significantly scale up investments in Nigeria’s inland waterways, stressing that such action is crucial to unlocking the nation’s blue economy potential and transforming the lives of millions in coastal communities. […]

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3 w. ago Engineers Seek Full Implementation Of Local Content Policies

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has advocated for a more robust implementation of local content policies to stimulate the nation’s economy, create jobs, and drive industrialisation. The Society made the call at the 2025 Annual Workshop of the Nigerian Content Development Committee (NCDC) on Thursday in Abuja. The workshop, with the theme “Strengthening Nigeria’s […]

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4 w. ago JUST IN: Idi Abbas assumes office as new Chief of Naval Staff

The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, on Thursday formally took over leadership of the Nigerian Navy, promising to strengthen the fight against crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, and other maritime crimes affecting the nation’s economy.

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