Delta plans dedicated ministry to boost Blue Economy — Onyeme
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has disclosed that the state government is taking strategic steps to establish a dedicated ministry for marine and blue economy as…
19 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 19 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Lagos ports. The NPA disclosed this in its daily publication, Shipping Position on…
AfDB approves $200m loan to boost Nigeria’s digital backbone, jobs
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a 200 million dollar loan to support Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and job creation across the efforts. This was announced in a…
FG Launches National Vehicle Dealership Registry to Curb Car Theft and Fraud
The Federal Government has unveiled a National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework to sanitise the automotive sector, enhance traceability and curb fraudulent practices. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council…
Lagos Ports Boom: 8 Ships Await Discharge as 44 More Cargo Vessels Expected by April 15
Eight ships have arrived at the Lekki, Tin-Can Island and Apapa ports in Lagos, awaiting discharge of petroleum products and other cargoes. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) disclosed this in…
Tomato farmers predict steady price hike from May
The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has predicted a steady increase in the price of the produce between May and June 2026. The Kaduna State Chairman TOPAN,…
STABLE ELECTRICITY: Oborevwori seeks partnership with energy stakeholders
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving stable and reliable electricity supply in the state through strategic partnerships with reputable energy experts. Governor…
Nigeria’s reforms are real. But without fixing the plumbing, the money will keep leaking
President Tinubu is stabilizing the macroeconomy. A global benchmarking framework shows why that is not enough The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability framework — PEFA — is the…
Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs
The World Bank cut its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026 in a report published on Wednesday, saying the fallout from the Iran war was stalling the region’s recovery….
Stock market gains N390bn as Nigeria regains frontier market status
The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Wednesday, leading to N390 billion gains for investors. The positive performance was driven by the release of full-year 2025 financial results from listed…