Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.
Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.
Nigeria and China are collaborating to bridge the trade gap and enhance agricultural exports, signaling new opportunities for economic growth and development in both countries.
Nigerians are feeling the pinch of rising prices, and the Central Bank is taking decisive action. Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) commitment to keeping interest rates high to combat inflation. This comes after two significant interest rate hikes in 2024, pushing the benchmark lending rate to a record 24.75%.
Nigeria's oil production is poised for a significant boost with the commencement of operations at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 13 in Akwa Ibom State. The project, a collaboration between the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and its partners, marks a promising development for the country's energy sector.
Nigeria unveils new mobile power stations in Lagos and Kebbi states, adding 625MW to the national grid. The project is part of a government initiative to improve power supply and could lead to economic growth and better living standards.
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), responsible for safeguarding oil pipelines in Delta State, Nigeria, is under scrutiny for its performance. Despite accusations of underperformance, PINL receives backing from local experts, government officials, and community leaders who tout the company's success in reducing pipeline vandalism and boosting the regional economy.
Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs) are demanding stronger action against corruption in the government. The groups are urging political parties to denounce members facing corruption charges and calling for increased transparency and accountability within government institutions.
In a surprising turn of events, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom urged Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid ongoing corruption investigations. Ortom's statement comes after Bello's recent absence from court hearings related to the EFCC probe.
Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.
Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.
Nigeria's federal government has appropriated 2.1 billion naira to revive kidney care at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, its chief medical director says.