The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Dr. Vincent Olatunji has said that Nigeria is building a pool of globally competitive human capital to support the country’s digital economy and create jobs in line with President Bola ...
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Farmtech Expands Energy Solution Initiative In Nigeria
Farmtech Integrated Services, a subsidiary of Komponents and Solutions Rack Limited has embarked on energy project expansion that will deliver cost-effective solutions in Nigeria. Consequently, the firm will unveil Sunwoda Energy Products in Lagos which include a range of advanced ...
Read More »Energy Experts Slam World Bank Fuel Import Advice As Violation Of Petroleum Law, Threat To Self-reliance
Energy experts have criticised the World Bank’s recommendation for Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream sector, calling the advice ill-timed, economically regressive, and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and ...
Read More »Value Addition, Not Import-driven Solutions Will Sustain Nigeria’s Economy— Economist
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), has advised that the federal government should strengthen its fiscal reforms and boldly encourage local production to sustain economic growth and development. The Center argued that no economy will thrive on ...
Read More »NERC Issues Mini Grid Regulation 2026, Targets Electricity Access Expansion
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued the Mini-Grid Regulations 2026, to expand electricity access, especially in unserved and underserved areas, while ensuring safety, fairness, and investment protection. NERC said the regulatory document, numbered NERC-R-001-2026, provides a comprehensive framework ...
Read More »Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Earns PhD In Law, Inspires Youth with Academic Excellence
By our Correspondent The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has added another remarkable achievement to his profile, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law from the Faculty of Law at the University ...
Read More »NFF Confirms England-born Goalkeeper, Okonkwo, Ready For Nigeria Call-up
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set to make his debut for the Super Eagles at the forthcoming Unity Cup tournament, which is scheduled for next month. Okonkwo has recently finalized his change of ...
Read More »Oil Prices Slide 15% on Trump-Iran Ceasefire, Amid Saudi Pipeline Attack
Crude oil prices slid on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week postponement of strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, framing it as a “double-sided ceasefire” tied to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude oil futures fell ...
Read More »FCMB, World Bank Support $500m Reform Programme To Boost Human Capital
The Lagos State Government, alongside the World Bank and First City Monument Bank (FCMB), is driving the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening the systems that underpin basic education and ...
Read More »FCMB Links Improved Food Security Better Value-chain Coordination
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agriculture sector have called for stronger coordination across the value chain to boost productivity and enhance food security. The call was made at the BusinessDay Future of Agriculture Conference held in Lagos, where participants examined challenges affecting ...
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