The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has unveiled an ambitious economic transformation agenda aimed at driving long-term growth in Nigeria’s South East region. The plan, which includes building a $1 …
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Uganda Airlines Launches Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor to Boost AfCFTA Trade for Nigerian Exporters
Uganda Airlines has launched a new air cargo corridor connecting Nigeria to East and Southern Africa, aiming to facilitate Nigerian exports into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. …
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NCC Data Shows Nigerians Cutting Back on Internet Usage Despite Rising Broadband Penetration
New figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have revealed a fluctuating trend in national data consumption, as more Nigerians appear to be rationing internet usage following recent tariff …
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SDP Faction Raises Alarm Over Alleged Coalition Against Tinubu, Leadership Hijack
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of a faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), led by Chief Wole Adesina, has raised serious concerns over what it described as two troubling …
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NEITI Launches Framework to Improve Transparency and Climate Accountability in Nigeria’s Extractive Sector
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has introduced a new Energy Transition and Climate Accountability Framework. This new move is aimed at helping Nigeria manage its oil, gas, and …
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Nigeria’s Rice Industry in Crisis as Farmers Blame Cheap Imports, Insecurity, and Poor Government Support
Rice farmers across Nigeria have raised a serious alarm over what they describe as the collapse of the country’s rice industry. They blame the shutdown of local rice mills, job …
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FG: Nigeria Lacks Half the Skilled Workers Needed for Power Sector, Eyes 10,000 Jobs in Renewable Energy
The Federal Government has said that Nigeria currently has only about half the human capital needed to run its power sector efficiently, especially in the rapidly growing renewable energy space. …
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Nigeria Generates Over 32 Million Tonnes of Waste Yearly, Ogun Commissioner Raises Concern
The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s growing waste problem, saying the country generates more than 32 million tonnes of waste every year. He …
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NDPHC Cries Out Over N600bn Debt, Says Power Plants Struggling Despite 4,000MW Capacity
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has raised alarm that it is being owed nearly N600 billion by the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and other bilateral power …
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Lagos Loses N19.52bn to Fires in 2024, Saves N117bn Worth of Property – Govt
The Lagos State Government has revealed that property worth approximately N19.52 billion was destroyed in fire outbreaks across the state in 2024, marking a significant concern for urban safety and …