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Economy

Gov Eno Pushes Rural Road Projects to Boost Akwa Ibom Economy

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to opening up rural communities through road infrastructure development as part of...

Economy

AEDC Announces Power Outage Across Parts of Abuja

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has announced a major power outage affecting several parts of Abuja, including residential areas, hotels, government offices, and...

Economy

NCCE Introduces Dual Mandate Policy to Ease Pressure on University Admissions

The National Commission for Colleges of Education has announced that its newly introduced Dual Mandate Policy will help reduce the growing pressure on...

Economy

Seplat Unveils Five Year Growth Plan Targets 500000 Barrels Daily Production

Seplat Energy Plc has unveiled an ambitious five year growth strategy aimed at increasing oil production to 500000 barrels per day while delivering...

Economy

Afolabi Calls for Creation of Large African Corporations to Drive Continental Growth

Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has called on African entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to shift focus from fragmented small scale...

Economy

Makinde Signs Executive Order to Regulate Security Groups in Oyo State

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed into law Executive Order 001 of 2026 aimed at regulating associations, groups and organisations involved in...

Economy

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5 Percent Amid Inflation Concerns

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has retained the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, at 26.5 percent as part of efforts to sustain macroeconomic...

Economy

Keyamo Raises Concerns Over Aviation Financing Challenges, Announces Major Reforms

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed concern over persistent challenges affecting Nigeria’s aviation financing ecosystem, including customs bottlenecks, foreign...

Economy

FCCPC Clears Mikano International of Financial Liabilities

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has confirmed that Mikano International Limited has fully complied with the Commission’s directives and has...

Economy

Naira Weakens Slightly Against Dollar at Official and Black Markets

The Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation against the United States dollar on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign...