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Insecurity and Power Shortages Continue to Challenge Nigerian Businesses — CBN

KEY POINTS Insecurity and erratic power supply remain the top operational constraints for Nigerian businesses, followed by taxes, high interest rates, and financial challenges. Business confidence is improving, with optimism in industry, agriculture, and services sectors, and expectations of higher employment and expansion in...

Nigeria Seeks $150 Billion to Boost Vaccine Procurement for 2026

KEY POINTS Nigeria plans to raise nearly $150 billion for vaccine procurement in 2025 and 2026 to strengthen its health sector and reduce dependence on foreign aid. Federal health spending has risen sharply, with allocations now at 5.2 per cent of the national budget...

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Lagos Bans Styrofoam Takeaway Packs, Prioritizes Environmental Health

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Gani Adams Advocates for Restructuring as Key to Ending Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis

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Enugu’s Progressive Partnership with IOM for Migrant Resettlement

In a groundbreaking move, Enugu State partners with the IOM to ensure safe return and reintegration of migrants, marking a significant stride in migrant welfare and community rebuilding

Confusion Reigns as Two Claim the Helm of Nigeria’s Pilgrims Commission

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Nigeria’s Security Experts Debate Tinubu’s Plan to Deploy Forest Guards

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Organized Labour to Base New Wage Demands on Cost of Living Data

Organised labour in Nigeria is set to base new minimum wage demands on comprehensive cost of living and socioeconomic data.

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Insecurity and Power Shortages Continue to Challenge Nigerian Businesses — CBN

KEY POINTS Insecurity and erratic power supply remain the top operational constraints for Nigerian...

Nigeria Seeks $150 Billion to Boost Vaccine Procurement for 2026

KEY POINTS Nigeria plans to raise nearly $150 billion for vaccine procurement in 2025...

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