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FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.

Dangote pledges 95,000 jobs as refinery scales to 1.4m bpd

Aliko Dangote has pledged 95,000 skilled jobs as his Lagos refinery scales from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, set to overtake India's Jamnagar.

6 Everyday Struggles of the Nigerian Middle Class

KEY POINTS Rising living costs impact the middle class. Poor infrastructure hinders daily life. ...

Nigeria’s Cocoa Plants Struggle, Operating at Just 8% Capacity

Nigeria's cocoa processing plants struggle with infrastructure and financial challenges, operating at just 8% capacity. Efforts to revitalize the sector are underway.

Obasanjo Meets Southeast Governors: Focus on Regional Development

Former Nigerian President Obasanjo clarifies his meeting with Southeast governors, stating the focus was on regional development issues like security, infrastructure, and economic growth, not Nnamdi Kanu's release.

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.

Lagos Slips to 5th Place Among Africa’s Wealthiest Cities

Lagos, Nigeria's economic powerhouse, has seen a decline in its ranking among Africa's wealthiest...

Tinubu Receives South-South Monarchs, Promises to Address Their Grievances

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met with a delegation of traditional rulers from the South-South...

Senate Pushes for Modern Rail Line in Eastern Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to upgrade the Eastern Rail Line...

Lagos to Build Africa’s Second Longest Bridge by 2027

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, is set to construct a 38-kilometer-long bridge that will connect...

FEC Greenlights N2.17trn 2023 Supplementary Budget

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a N2.17 trillion supplementary budget for 2023. This...

FEC Greenlights Ijora Workshop Concession, Eyes N28.1bn Boost

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed a landmark concession, entrusting the Central Workshop...

EU Pledges €150 Billion for Nigeria and Africa’s Infrastructure Development by 2027

The European Union (EU) has announced a new initiative to boost infrastructure development in...

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FG presses pre-2004 civil servants on pension verification

PenCom and the head of the civil service are pressing pre-2004 federal civil servants to complete a one-time online verification for their accrued pension rights.

Dangote pledges 95,000 jobs as refinery scales to 1.4m bpd

Aliko Dangote has pledged 95,000 skilled jobs as his Lagos refinery scales from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, set to overtake India's Jamnagar.

Waltersmith doubles refining capacity to 10,000 bpd

Abdulrazaq Isa's Waltersmith Petroman Oil has doubled its refining capacity to 10,000 barrels per day after completing a Phase 2 expansion in Imo State.

Magaji urges FG to form farmer-herder prevention panel

AFAN President Mohammed Magaji has urged the Federal Government to set up a national committee to prevent farmer-herder clashes before they erupt across rural Nigeria.