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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Nigerian Minister Defends Lagos-Calabar Highway Project

Nigerian Works Minister David Umahi defends the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, calling critics who question its funding and economic viability "unpatriotic." The project is expected to improve connectivity between Nigeria's economic hubs and boost national growth.

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Manufacturing Ties with South Korea

In a bid to bolster Nigeria's manufacturing sector, prominent Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu has...

Abia Governor Vows to Slash Government Spending

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has outlined a plan to reduce government spending and...

Empowering Nigerian Women: Tinubu’s Bold Initiative Unveiled

President Tinubu launches four transformative projects to boost Nigerian women's economic influence and societal roles, marking a historic step towards empowerment.

Nigeria’s Road to Progress: A Dual Carriageway in 24 Months

Nigeria's federal government has announced that it will deliver the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway project...

How China’s Railway Project Transforms Nigeria’s Economy 

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has embarked on a railway modernization project...

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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.

Elumelu firms link with MoMo PSB for cardless payments

United Bank for Africa, Heirs Holdings-backed Redtech and MoMo PSB launched a cardless payment partnership, enabling wallet payments across 55,000 RedPay terminals nationwide.