The Lagos State Government has introduced a three-pillar proposal to address Nigeria’s growing food insecurity, focusing on boosting food production, improving storage facilities, and reducing wastage. Speaking at the launch …
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Nigeria’s foreign trade via maritime transport surged by 91% in 2024, reaching N130.75 trillion, up from N68.44 trillion in 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Exports dominated …
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Ethiopian Government Raises Fuel Prices Amid Scarcity and Black Market Surge
The Ethiopian government has once again increased fuel prices, raising concerns among citizens already grappling with widespread shortages and the rising cost of living. The new prices took effect on …
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Keystone Bank Takes Over Bacita Sugar Company Over N25.3 Billion Debt
Keystone Bank has taken full control of Bacita Sugar Company, also known as Josepdam Sugar Company, after the firm failed to repay a debt of N25.3 billion. The financial institution …
Depot owners in Nigeria have expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude oil arrangement, highlighting challenges in the current policy. The initiative, which began in October 2024, allows local refineries, …
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Rewane Advocates Road Concessions to Strengthen Naira and Reduce Inflation
Bismarck Rewane, the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, has emphasized that concessioning Nigeria’s major roads could play a crucial role in reducing inflation, enhancing productivity, and stabilizing the …
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Federal Government Allocates N471.69 Billion for Electricity Subsidies in Q4 2024
The Federal Government of Nigeria has provided N471.69 billion in subsidies to support the nation’s electricity sector during the fourth quarter of 2024. This subsidy accounts for approximately 57% of …
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Nigeria and Brazil Forge $1.1 Billion Pact to Enhance Food Security
In a significant move to bolster agricultural productivity and ensure food security, Nigeria and Brazil have entered into a $1.1 billion agreement. This collaboration aims to enhance Nigeria’s agricultural infrastructure …
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Tax Reform Set to Eliminate Regulatory Bottlenecks and Boost MSMEs Growth
Policymakers are calling for sweeping tax reforms aimed at removing regulatory bottlenecks that have long stifled business expansion. The push for reform comes as industry players warn that cumbersome tax …
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How Free Trade Zone Operators Undermine Local Industries, Stakeholders Cry Out
Concerns have continued to mount over the negative impact of operations in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) on local businesses and manufacturers, as industry stakeholders decry what they describe as …