Northern Elders Launch $10bn Economic Council To Drive Industrialisation In Northern Nigeria
NEF establishes Northern Nigeria Economic Development Council to implement regional masterplan and attract over $10 billion in investments.
NEF establishes Northern Nigeria Economic Development Council to implement regional masterplan and attract over $10 billion in investments.
SoMe Solutions and Premier Business Network shortlist five exceptional women-led ventures for ₦20 million brand and PR support.
Rajoelina names army general Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo prime minister after firing his cabinet amid protests over power and water shortages.
TETFund Chair Aminu Masari says federal efforts will sustain infrastructure and digital advancement to make Nigerian schools globally competitive.
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu says federal reforms, grid upgrades, and tariff adjustments will boost sector revenue and reliability.
FAAN has introduced a contactless universal card to eliminate cash payments, boost transparency, and ensure faster airport services.
Mutharika names a partial cabinet a day after inauguration, reinstating former ministers to confront Malawi’s worsening economic challenges.
NLNG says Africa could double its LNG capacity by 2035, positioning Nigeria as a global energy leader.
UNESCO’s board voted 55–2 to back Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany as director, a decision awaiting final approval in November.
FCCPC has approved Coca-Cola’s transfer of Chivita|Hollandia ownership to UAC Nigeria, marking a major consumer goods acquisition.
President Tinubu urges Nigerians to support Aliko Dangote, hails his investments, and highlights economic reforms driving growth and investor confidence.
Former NESG Chairman Kyari Bukar says government’s reforms, though painful, have restored investor confidence and stabilised the Naira for future growth.
Ogboro-Okor highlights the signing of an MOU as proof of tangible progress and investors’ interest in Edo’s $250m deal.
Armed bandits stormed Rani village during evening prayers, killing two and abducting the village head and another resident.
Nigeria’s First Lady unveils a nationwide vaccine campaign targeting over 100 million children to eliminate measles, rubella, and related diseases.
NDLEA chief Buba Marwa calls for Nigeria’s next Drug Control Master Plan to tackle synthetic drugs and dark-web trafficking.
FCT Police debunk report of wedding killings in Abuja, clarifying the incident occurred in Niger State, not the Federal Capital Territory.
Tinubu orders review of 2026 Hajj fares; Shettima directs NAHCON to reduce costs as naira strengthens against the dollar.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosts Wyclef Jean, Miss Earth and Miss Earth-Water, highlighting Lagos’ creativity, sustainability and global appeal.
Fire engulfs part of Rivers Secretariat’s Podium Block in Port Harcourt; no casualties as firefighters swiftly contain blaze.
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