The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has raised concerns over the growing threats facing the global ocean economy, warning that rising climate impacts, unstable trade policies, and …
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Experts, Civil Society Push for Legal Reform to Attract Renewable Energy Investment in Cross River
A coalition of civil society organisations and energy experts has called for the establishment of a robust legal and regulatory framework to attract investment into Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, particularly …
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FG Backs Cost-Reflective Electricity Tariff, Plans Targeted Subsidy for Poor Nigerians
The National Council on Power has agreed to introduce a cost-reflective tariff for electricity in Nigeria. This move is aimed at reducing the N200 billion monthly electricity subsidy being paid …
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RMDB Boss Says Lack of Early Capital, Data and Infrastructure Slowing Africa’s Mining Growth
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank, Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, has said that Africa’s mining sector is still facing major problems that are stopping it …
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FG Commissions First LCNG Hub in North-East, Targets Cheaper and Cleaner Energy for Nigerians
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has officially commissioned Nigeria’s first Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in Yola, Adamawa State. The project, developed by …
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Nigerian Oil Companies Now Lead Nation’s Crude Production as Indigenous Firms Surpass 50% Output Share
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is undergoing a major transformation as local oil companies now produce more than half of the country’s total crude oil output. This development marks a …
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Local Oil Firms Drive New Growth Phase in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by local companies stepping into roles traditionally held by international oil majors. With a wave of asset divestments by …
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Port Stakeholders Clash Over E-Call-Up System as Protests, Allegations Intensify in Lagos
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector are sharply divided over the continued use of the electronic call-up system introduced to manage truck movement in and out of the Apapa …
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Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Market Set to Hit $345.43 Million by 2029 as Digital Economy Booms
Nigeria’s cybersecurity industry is on the rise, and experts say the best is yet to come. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa …
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Mauritania’s Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Group
Former Mauritanian Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The announcement was made …