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Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

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.

US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

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.

Looming Electricity Crisis: Power Ministry Addresses N4 Trillion Debt

Nigerian government outlines plans to resolve N4 trillion debt owed to GenCos, affecting Nigeria’s electricity supply industry.

Tariff Hike Looms as Monthly Power Subsidy Hits $113.13m

The Federal Government's electricity subsidy surged to N181.63 billion in September, raising the possibility of a tariff hike as generation costs continue to rise.  

Nigerian Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Blackout Over Union Leader’s Arrest

NUEE warns of a power sector shutdown if labor leader Joe Ajaero is arrested on controversial charges.

Nigeria Wastes Enough Gas to Power 3 Million Homes

Nigeria wastes enough gas annually to power three million homes, a glaring inefficiency in a country with ongoing energy challenges.

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Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

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.

US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

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 earmarks 2.1 billion naira to revive OAUTHC renal program

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.

Nigeria’s fiscal deficit hits 4.69 trillion naira in Q1 as revenue falls short

Nigeria's government ran a 4.69 trillion naira fiscal deficit in the first quarter as revenue fell far short of target and foreign loans stalled.