Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought strategic development partnerships with German cities, specifically targeting agriculture, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and youth skill acquisition Wike made the remarks when the German Ambassador to Nigeria Mr Stefan Rössel, visited him in Abuja on Tuesday....
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Nigeria’s renewed courtship of American investors in the mining sector deserves more than applause. It deserves scrutiny. On September 24, 2026, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake announced on X that Nigeria and the United States had signed a framework agreement on mining investment. He said it was...
Nigeria’s mineral resources can drive economic diversification, industrial development, job creation and increased government revenue if the country prioritises reliable geological data, responsible mining and local mineral processing, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Benue Geo-Mining Company Limited (BGMC), Dr Erdoo Mongol, has said. Mongol made the...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and key stakeholders have agreed on a new roadmap aimed at attracting more investment into Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and expanding broadband access across the country. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum 2026 held...
Nigeria needs to prioritise domestic production, industrialisation and entrepreneurship rather than relying heavily on foreign investors to drive economic development, an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholar, Dr. Pillars Msugh Pila, has said. Pila made the argument in an article titled “Nigeria at 66: The Show of Shame by Our Delegation...
In a massive boost for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has officially commissioned the ultra-modern corporate headquarters of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited in Lagos. He hailed the state-of-the-art facility as a game-changer that will revolutionize local operations and completely rewrite the standards of...
The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to publish the full details of the recently announced $700bn Nigeria-United States minerals investment framework. It said Nigerians and the National Assembly should be allowed to examine the agreement because of the country’s vast mineral...
Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa of the Federal High Court , Lafia Division, Nasarawa State, has convicted and sentenced 21 companies, for operating without licenses from Security and Exchange Commission, SEC. The companies are: Ngwuoke Daniels Technologies, Credio Banco Ltd; Digital Company Ltd; Co Request Capital Nigeria Ltd; Mega Drop Quality...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the poor state of sports development in Nigeria, saying the sector has huge potential to empower young people and drive social change. Obi stated this after attending a local league match between Enugu Rangers FC and Ikorodu...
The Chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has urged Christians across the country to participate in the ongoing Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO), saying religious considerations should not prevent Nigerians from investing in legitimate businesses. Hayab made the call at a media...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has received the 2026 Quintessence Pan-African Top Leadership Award, dedicating the honour to the resilient people of Borno and to Nigerians working to restore dignity and opportunity to their communities. The Quintessence Award is presented each year to one continental African leader...
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote in promoting the ongoing effort to make Nigerians part owners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through its public offering. Davido shared a video on his official X account on Thursday showing a conversation with Dangote,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $800 million Ima Gas Project, describing it as another major step in Nigeria’s drive to unlock its vast gas resources for economic growth, job creation and industrial development. The project, developed by Nigerian energy company AMNI...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has assured investors of sustained support and partnership, stressing that his administration is committed to the protection and security of investments in the State. The Governor gave the assurance when he received the management of Seplat Energy led by the Chairman, Udoma Udo...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative into the implementation stage, with the Federal Government targeting more global investments, technology-driven jobs and opportunities for Nigerian businesses. The initiative is designed to enable Nigerian technology and service companies to access international markets, attract global capital and...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to consider in the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Obi made the call in a post on X on Wednesday while sharing his views on the refinery’s...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday joined President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, at the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) in Lagos for the official opening of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO). The governor described the event as another milestone for Nigeria’s economy and said...
Nigerian investment educator and business strategist, Dr Femi Joshua, has called for increased diaspora investment to strengthen capital flows into the country and unlock more opportunities for economic growth. Joshua made the call in London during the Investors Connect London 2026, where he joined former minister and Special Adviser...
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for deliberate efforts to ensure Nigeria derives greater maritime, industrial and developmental value from its growing offshore oil and gas activities. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the call on Tuesday while delivering a lecture at the Lagos International...
The Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnership (PPP), High Chief Jerome Nbaonu Green-Amakwe, has congratulated Governor Alex Otti, the state government and the people of Abia on the 35th anniversary of the state’s creation. Green-Amakwe, in a goodwill message issued in...