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NUPRC and NEITI Strengthen Commitment to Transparency in 2025 Oil Licensing Round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting transparency and...

Economy

Senate Recommends Boosting Public Complaints Commission Budget to N109 Billion for 2026

The Senate has recommended increasing the 2026 budget allocation for the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) from N29.46 billion to N109.02 billion to meet...

Economy

Minister Oyetola Urges Nigerian Youths to Tap Into Blue Economy Opportunities

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on Nigerian youths to explore the vast opportunities in the marine and...

Economy

ARCON Debunks ADVAN Claims, Says Nigeria’s Advertising Industry Is Growing

Contrary to claims by the Advertisers Association of Nigeria, ADVAN, that reforms by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) have driven investment...

Economy

SEDC Unveils $200 Billion South-East Growth Plan, Seeks N140 Billion 2026 Budget

The South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has unveiled ambitious plans to grow Nigeria’s South-East region into a $200 billion economy over the next decade,...

Economy

MEA Energy Launches First Filling Station in Abuja, Plans 250 Nationwide

MEA Energy Limited has officially entered Nigeria’s downstream petroleum retail market with the opening of its first filling station in Bwari, Abuja. The...

Economy

Festus Keyamo Confirms NiMet Equipment Destroyed in Lagos Airport Fire

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has confirmed that the recent fire outbreak at the Old Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International...

Economy

Aiyedatiwa Signs Deep Sea Port and 4 Billion Dollar Fertiliser Deal at Ondo Investment Summit 2026

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that Ondo State is open for business, industry, innovation and global partnerships as he signed two major Memoranda...

Economy

Sanwo Olu Approves 13 Percent Fare Increase for Lagos BRT and Bus Services

Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has approved a 13 percent increase in fares across services under the Bus Reform Initiative in Lagos State, covering...

Economy

Naira Gains Slightly Against Dollar as Market Shows ility

The Nigerian Naira opened the week with a modest gain against the US Dollar on Monday, February 23, 2026, reflecting ongoing stability in...