The trade volume between Nigeria and China has surpassed $28 billion as both countries strengthen bilateral relations built on mutual respect, non-interference, and shared development aspirations. Indications to this development emerged when the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai paid ...
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UBA, NiDCOM Deepen Collaboration to Unlock Diaspora Capital for Nigeria’s Growth
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reiterated its commitment towards building tangible economic bridges and strengthening diaspora-driven investment into Nigeria. UBA’s group managing director/chief executive officer, Oliver Alawuba, stated this on Monday, while hosting key representatives ...
Read More »Shippers’ Council Urges Dialogue As Clearing Agents Picket Shipping Firms Over Tariff Hike
The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Akutah Pius, has called on freight forwarders to embrace dialogue as a constructive means of resolving their grievances rather than resorting to industrial actions that could undermine the nation’s economy. ...
Read More »Shell Nigeria Gas MD, Oyo, NMDPRA Advance Gas Infrastructure Push
Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) managing Director, Ralph Gbobo, alongside Oyo State officials and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), have held pivotal discussions to propel gas infrastructure development. During a courtesy visit to NMDPRA chief executive, Saidu ...
Read More »World Cup Playoff: FIFA Sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo
Both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been hit with sanctions from FIFA following their heated 2026 World Cup playoff last November. The global football governing body found both national football associations in breach of disciplinary regulations during ...
Read More »Dangote, GCL Group Sign $4.2bn Gas Deal For Ethiopia Fertiliser Plant
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalised a landmark $4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion projects in Ethiopia. The agreement, signed in Lagos, reinforces one of ...
Read More »Togo Craves For Increased Power Supply From Nigeria
The Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing the volume of electricity it currently purchases from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), as part of efforts to meet growing power demand and extend reliable electricity supply ...
Read More »Burkina Faso Grounds Nigerian Military Aircraft Over Airspace Violation
The Government of Burkina Faso said a Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 11 soldiers was forced to land in the country on Monday after reportedly violating its airspace. The development was reported by the Agence d’Information du Burkina, the state-run ...
Read More »Drug Trafficking: India Deports 32 Nigerians After Crackdown
Indian authorities have deported 32 Nigerians linked to a transnational drug network barely two weeks after security operatives arrested about 50 suspects in a multi-state narcotics raid. PUNCH Metro had earlier reported that the arrests were part of one of ...
Read More »All On Invests $250,000 In Solar Firm To Expand Clean Energy Access
All On, an impact investment company committed to increasing energy access for Nigeria’s underserved and off-grid communities, has announced a follow-on investment of $250,000 in ICE Solar Commercial Power Limited, a fast-growing provider of Energy-as-a-Service solutions for Small and Medium ...
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