The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has raised alarm over the failure of the Federal Government to establish the National Urban and Regional Planning Commission, 30 years after it …
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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s real estate industry have raised concerns over the sector’s underperformance, blaming it largely on poor regulation and lack of accountability. This was discussed during the 45th anniversary …
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FG Slashes Gas Price for Power Companies as ₦4.7tn Debt Threatens Electricity Supply
The Federal Government has reduced the price of natural gas supplied to power generation companies in a move to ease the financial burden affecting the electricity sector. This new pricing …
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Delay Hits $700m Lagos Port Rehabilitation Project Despite Secured Loan
The much-anticipated $700 million port rehabilitation project for Apapa and Tincan Island Ports in Lagos, which was expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025, has been delayed once …
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PCC, PTAD Join Hands to Solve Pension Complaints, Educate Retirees
The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has promised to support the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) in creating more awareness among pensioners under the old Defined Benefit Scheme. This move is …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Drops Again As Prices Fall, Budget Under Threat
Nigeria’s daily crude oil production has dropped again in March 2025, raising more concerns about the country’s ability to meet its budget plans for the year. This is coming at …
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Ethiopian Government Issues 40 Permits to Foreign Firms in Retail and Trade Sectors
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has announced the approval of 40 foreign investment permits in the retail, wholesale, import, and export sectors—sectors that were previously closed to foreign investors. Mr. …
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Fitch Raises Nigeria’s Credit Rating After Key Economic Reforms
International credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency rating from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, changing the country’s outlook from negative to stable. This announcement was made in a …
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Afreximbank Disbursed $50bn to Nigeria in 10 Years – Oramah
The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has said that the bank has disbursed about $50 billion into the Nigerian economy over the past ten years. …
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Aviation Unions Threaten Strike Over Unfulfilled Agreement with NiMet
Three major aviation unions in Nigeria have threatened to resume a suspended strike over alleged breaches of agreement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The unions, in a jointly signed …