Industrialists from Northern Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products, describing it as a bold policy …
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Soil Values Programme Launches Mobile One-Stop Shops to Support 7,000 Northern Farmers
The Soil Values Programme, in partnership with the Nigerian Agro-Inputs Dealers Association (NAIDA) Northwest, has introduced a new mobile one-stop shop model to strengthen the delivery of agricultural inputs and …
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FG secures $500m World Bank loan to boost Nigeria’s agricultural value chains
The Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chains and accelerate food security and rural industrialisation in line with President …
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Wema Bank rewards outstanding teachers with N4.5m prizes
Wema Bank Plc has rewarded three outstanding educators with N4.5 million in cash prizes as part of its 2025 Wema @ 80 Teachers’ Day Campaign. The bank, in a statement …
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Nigeria Could Gain 1.7 Million Working Mothers by 2030 Through Affordable Childcare Investment
Nigeria could add up to 1.7 million working mothers to its labour force by 2030 if the government and private sector invest in affordable and quality childcare systems, according to …
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Experts Urge G20 to Tackle Global ‘Inequality Emergency’ as Wealth Gap Widens
Wealth inequality has reached crisis levels globally, threatening democracy, economic stability, and social cohesion, experts have warned ahead of the G20 summit set to take place later this month in …
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FG, NiDCOM, and Banks Launch New Drive to Harness $20bn Diaspora Remittances for Economic Growth
The Federal Government has launched a renewed effort to channel over $20 billion in annual diaspora remittances into productive investments aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. The …
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Experts Advocate Turnaround Management to Revive Nigeria’s Moribund Assets
Experts have urged both the government and private sector players to embrace turnaround management as a key tool for reviving moribund assets and driving Nigeria’s economic recovery. This call was …
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Pinnacle Oil Expands Retail Network, Opens New Fuel Station in Abaranje, Lagos
by Joy Radarrby Joy RadarrPinnacle Oil & Gas Limited has announced the commissioning of a new fuel service station in Abaranje, Ikotun, Lagos State, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy to make quality …
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Amandla Institute to Host High-Level Forum in Abuja on ECOWAS at 50
The Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement has announced plans to host a major two-day meeting of experts in Abuja to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community …