The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. The global …
Governance
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Central BankingEconomyGlobal MarketsGovernanceMonetary PolicyNigeria
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African DevelopmentBusinessEconomyGovernanceINVESTMENTLeadership
Tony Elumelu Urges African Leaders to Create Stable Business Environment for Private Sector Growth
The Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has called on African policymakers to prioritise the creation of a stable and predictable business environment that …
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EconomyEnergyGovernanceINVESTMENTOil & GasRegulation
NNPCL Urges NUPRC to Deepen Investment Drive in Deepwater Projects to Keep Nigeria Competitive
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to strengthen its role in facilitating new investments, especially in deepwater oil projects, to …
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BusinessEconomyGovernanceTax & RevenueTaxation
Ogun Revenue Chief Backs Tax Enforcement to Curb Non-Compliance and Boost State Income
The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), Mr. Olugbenga Olaleye, has said that tax enforcement remains a crucial part of Nigeria’s tax system, especially in the …
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DemocracyGovernanceNigeriaPolitics
Governor Sule credits Tinubu’s reforms for mass defections to APC
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said that the ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators, and other top politicians across Nigeria into the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
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EnergyGovernanceInfrastructureINVESTMENTNigeriaPower & Energy,
Kano, Katsina, Jigawa partner on tri-state electricity market, to acquire stake in Future Energies Africa
The governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have agreed to form a partnership on the proposed Tri-state Electricity Market and jointly acquire equity stakes in Future Energies Africa (FEA) …
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Cyber securityDigital EconomyGovernanceHuman RightsKenyaLawRegulation
Kenya Expands Cybercrime Law, Raises Fears of Online Censorship
Kenya’s government has amended its cybercrime law to give itself sweeping powers to block websites and online platforms considered harmful, a move that has sparked growing concerns over freedom of …
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DemocracyDiplomacyGovernanceInternational AffairsPoliticsWestern Africa
ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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AviationGovernanceInfrastructureNational AssemblySafetyTransportation
Senate Orders Urgent Action on Aviation Safety After Air Peace Incident in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Senate has expressed serious concern over the growing lapses in the nation’s aviation safety standards following the recent Air Peace runway incident at the Port Harcourt International Airport. …
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CrimeGovernanceLawPublic SafetySecurity
NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Hidden in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted several consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, rechargeable electrical bulbs, and female clothes at different points in Lagos and …