Economic Development

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Metro

Abia Govt Moves to Introduce Industrial Policy, Strengthen Ease of Doing Business

The Abia State Government has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive industrial policy aimed at driving sustainable industrial development and attracting investment to...

Metro

RCCG Lagos Hosts 2026 Economic Summit on Tax Reforms and Investment Opportunities

Stakeholders converged in Lagos on Saturday for the 2026 Economic Summit organised by RCCG Lagos Province 35 to review Nigeria’s evolving tax framework...

Politics

Akwa Ibom Governor Flags Off Ibom CNG Mass Transit Terminal in Uyo

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has officially flagged off the construction of the Ibom CNG Mass Transit Terminal at Ikot Ekpe Offot,...

Economy

Tinubu Approves Oil Drilling at Tongeji Island, Revives Olokola Deep Seaport

President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, alongside...

Economy

CBN Says 20 Banks Meet Capital Requirements as Focus Shifts to Productive Lending

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that around 20 deposit money banks have met the new capital requirements under its ongoing...

Economy

Fifteen Nigerian States to Spend Over ₦10tn on Infrastructure in 2026

Fifteen states in Nigeria have collectively earmarked ₦10.7 trillion for capital expenditure in 2026, signaling an ambitious effort to upgrade roads, schools, hospitals,...

Economy

Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones Generate $500m in Exports, Create 20,000 Jobs in 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reported that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) generated over $500 million in export revenues and created more than...