The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has disclosed that it has paid more than N1tn in monthly pensions to Federal Government retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme since it took over …
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Community DevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTNigeriaOil & GasPublic Policy
PIND and Ford Foundation End Bridges Project
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and the Ford Foundation have formally concluded the Bridges Project with a high-level stakeholders’ dialogue aimed at improving how Host …
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Deutsche Bank Shows Interest in Funding Carter Bridge Replacement
Global financial institution Deutsche Bank has indicated strong interest in financing major rehabilitation and replacement works on two of Lagos’ most important bridges — the Carter Bridge and the Third …
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BankingBusinessDebt Management,EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENT
AMCON Says It Has Repaid N3.6tn to CBN, Plans Workforce Cut as Debt Recovery Intensifies
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has revealed that it has repaid about N3.6tn to the Central Bank of Nigeria since it was created in 2010 to stabilise the financial …
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FG Projects N50.74tn Revenue for 2026 as Rising Deficit Sparks Fresh Economic Warnings
The Federal Government has projected a total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026 and an economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, even as the proposed deficit for the year …
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ClimateDevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsSouth Africa
UK Considers Extending $1 Billion Debt Guarantee to Support South Africa’s Green Energy Transition
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe United Kingdom may extend a $1 billion (about R17 billion) debt guarantee to South Africa as part of efforts to help the country shift to cleaner energy. The guarantee, …
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FG Warns Oil Companies to Show Real Commitment or Lose Space in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
The Federal Government has issued a clear warning to international oil companies and other operators in the petroleum sector, saying only those ready to speed up field development and deliver …
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National Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to Tax Reforms for Nigeria’s Energy Transition
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the National Assembly will continue to push tax reforms as part of Nigeria’s long-term plan to support energy …
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FG Targets $10bn Investment as NUPRC Launches 2025 Licensing
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, has launched the Nigeria 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round, an ambitious national plan expected to attract $10bn in new investments and …
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NNPCL Faces N8.07tn Crude-Backed Loan Burden as Debt Repayments
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is currently weighed down by crude-backed loan obligations estimated at N8.07tn, based on a detailed review of its 2024 financial statements and capital-commitment records. …