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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s landmark deep offshore investment framework could determine whether Nigeria finally converts its offshore oil potential into investment, jobs, industrial capacity and broader economic value. Enam Obiosio examines. For years, Nigeria’s deep offshore oil industry has carried an awkward contradiction. The country has some of Africa’s […] The…
We should stop treating livestock movement across Nigeria’s borders as merely a commercial or agricultural matter. It is also a public health, food security and national economic issue. The federal government’s decision to establish animal health border posts and quarantine facilities along 12 major international livestock corridors is therefore an intervention we should take seriously. […] The…
By Jennete Ugo Anya The Senate’s decision to summon the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over findings in the 2021–2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Report has brought renewed attention to the question of how Nigeria accounts for revenue from its petroleum industry. The summons was issued […] The post Senate Queries NEITI, Puts Fresh Focus On Oil…
By Anita Dennis Nigeria’s digital economy is generating unprecedented demand for telecommunications services, with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recording 1.5 million terabytes of data consumed by telecommunications subscribers in May 2026, the highest monthly usage recorded in the country. The figure highlights the rapid growth of internet-dependent activities, from digital…
By Majeed Salaam For an industry whose promise is built around being there when things go wrong, financial strength is not an abstract concept. It determines whether an insurer can pay a claim after an accident, protect a business after a major loss, or provide the financial backing required for a large infrastructure project. […] The post NAICOM’s Recapitalisation Prepares Nigeria’s Insurance…
By Jennete Ugo Anya For years, agricultural education in Nigeria has faced a familiar challenge: students could learn the principles of farming, animal production, crop science and related disciplines without necessarily acquiring enough practical experience to turn that knowledge into productive work. The federal government is now seeking to alter that balance by making […] The post Nigeria…
By Musa Ibrahim The federal government is now seeking to change the Nigerian livestock structure through the proposed establishment of commercially oriented Livestock Development Centres across the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, recently disclosed the plan in Abuja during a ministerial press conference, describing the initiative as part of President […] The post…
By Majeed Salaam Nigeria’s economic relationship with India is taking on a broader character as trade, investment and cooperation increasingly extend beyond the traditional focus on crude oil. Bilateral trade between both countries reached about US$9 billion in the 2025–26 financial year, up from US$7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, according to India’s High Commissioner […] The post Nigeria-India…
By Kingsley Benson Nigeria’s economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are beginning to produce measurable changes after an initial period of severe adjustment, according to an internal assessment by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The report describes the economy as having moved “decisively from acute macroeconomic distress toward a more stable and increasingly […] The post NRS Says…
By Ahmed Ahmed Geregu Power Plc has begun a comprehensive review of its financial obligations and corporate records following concerns over its ability to meet obligations under its bond programme, assuring investors and regulators that it is working towards an orderly resolution. The power generation company said the review covers its transactions, liabilities, operational […] The post Geregu…
