11 h. ago VP Shettima Seeks Private Sector Push As Dangote Launches ₦100bn Scholarship Fund

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, calling for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is in line with the unveiling of a ₦100 billion annual education support programme by the President of […]

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32 h. ago ECOWAS appoints Dangote to lead business council for economic growth

ECOWAS launches a new Business Council, appointing Aliko Dangote as its first chair to boost regional economic growth and private sector investment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-appoints-dangote-to-lead-business-council-for-economic-growth/

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2 d. ago Nigeria pushes for feed, fodder revolution to power $74bn livestock ambition

Nigeria is laying the foundation for what could become one of the most significant agricultural transformations in its history, the rise of a competitive, investment-ready, and export-driven feed and fodder economy to power its emerging $74 billion livestock industry. At the Nigeria Feed and Fodder Partners’ Breakfast Roundtable, held in Abuja, government officials, private sector […]

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3 d. ago Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG

…NECA, ILO launch report Stakeholders in Nigeria’s private sector have called for urgent action to unlock the country’s Environmental, Social read more Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG-driven potential

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6 d. ago UK unveils £12.4m programmes to support Nigeria’s economic reforms

The UK unveils two programmes worth £12.4m to support Nigeria’s economic reforms, aiming for macroeconomic stability and private-sector growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-unveils-12-4m-programmes-to-support-nigerias-economic-reforms/

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7 d. ago Innovation, partnerships will drive Nigeria’s economic breakthrough – FG

The Nigerian economy is set for a breakthrough driven by innovation, private-sector partnerships, and regional integration, as highlighted at the 2025 Trad Read More: https://punchng.com/innovation-partnerships-will-drive-nigerias-economic-breakthrough-fg/

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7 d. ago FG deepens fiscal clarity with private sector to drive smooth 2026 economic transition

reaffirms investor incentives remain secure, protected The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening fiscal discipline, regulatory clarity and read more FG deepens fiscal clarity with private sector to drive smooth 2026 economic transition

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1 week ago VP Shettima Backs Schoolnet’s Smart Class Push For Nigerian Schools

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the Nigerian government and private sector entities to implement its KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools. He said the project, which aims to digitally transform education by introducing interactive smart boards and digital […]

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1 week ago Beverage Tax Threatens Jobs, Investment, Revenue, Private Sector Warns

Nigeria’s Organised Private Sector (OPSN) has called on the federal government to withdraw the proposed amendment to the Customs, Excise and Tariff Bill, warning that it would undermine President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda and further fragment the country’s tax system. The OPSN, which includes major groups such as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, the […]

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1 week ago Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature

Nigeria has launched a national Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) to unlock private-sector financing for nature conservation and close the funding read more Nigeria unveils biodiversity finance plan to attract private investment, address $500bn nature-loss challenge

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1 week ago Stakeholders Task Govt, Private Sector On Sustainable Credit Reform

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial credit sector are advocating a robust regulatory framework, an ethical lending culture and strengthened collaboration among industry players to build a resilient and inclusive credit economy for the country. The call was made at the Credit Managers Conference and Industry Awards organised by the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) in […]

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1 week ago At First Lady’s Dinner, Shettima Seeks Deeper Executive, Legislature Ties

Vice President Kashim Shettima has sought deeper collaboration between the executive and legislature, saying the two arms of government must work towards aligning their purpose and unshakable resolve to build a Nigeria that works for all citizens. This, he noted, explains why the relationship between the two arms of government under the administration of President […]

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1 week ago What Nigeria’s exit from FATF ‘Grey List’ means for private sector, business growth — Tope Edward

Tope Edward Fagbamigbe, a legal practitioner, has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to dissect complex legal, financial, and developmental issues. In this interview with SEGUN ADEBAYO, he reflects on Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape, the implications of the Grey List removal, and the ongoing Ibadan corridor expansion controversy. THE name Tope Edward means different things to […]

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1 week ago FCTA to partner private sector for smooth operation of bus terminals – Wike

He said the administration plans to partner with private individuals to contribute buses and taxis, all painted in the Abuja colour, but the government will

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1 week ago FG, private sector finalise plans for Nigeria’s maiden international air show

The Federal Government has confirmed full readiness to host Nigeria’s first-ever International Air Show, scheduled to take place from December read more FG, private sector finalise plans for Nigeria’s maiden international air show

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1 week ago Power Probe: Reps Frown At Absence Of Concerned Agencies, Operators

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024, has frowned at the continued refusal of key government agencies and private sector operators to appear before it or submit requested documents. At its resumed investigative hearing on Friday, the committee’s chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members had […]

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1 week ago Creatives Connect Afrika seeks unified approach to unlock Africa’s tourism, creative potential

For the first time, stakeholders, including the government and the private sector gathered to celebrate the huge potential of the read more Creatives Connect Afrika seeks unified approach to unlock Africa’s tourism, creative potential

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1 week ago New Excise Bill could undermine FG’s fiscal reform agenda, Organised Private Sector warns

THE Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS) has urged the National Assembly to withdraw the proposed amendments to the Customs, Excise, and Tariff Bill. The OPS comprises the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the National Association of […]

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2 w. ago New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS), comprising the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), read more New Excise Bill threatens Tinubu’s fiscal reform agenda, OPS warns

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2 w. ago Housing Deficit: Real Estate Company Advocates Stronger Public

A global real estate development company known as G-text Holdings, has called for a strengthened collaboration between the FCT Administration and the private sector in order to bridge the housing deficit in Abuja. The group executive director Sales, of the company, Njoku Michael, who said this during the launch and physical allocation of plots at […]

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