Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged the state government’s continued support for the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to protect critical assets and infrastructure from criminals and vandals. Governor Fubara made the commitment when the newly appointed General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Okoro, paid a courtesy visit…
President Bola Tinubu has urged the management of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to maximise the country’s gas reserves by reducing gas flaring and converting the resource into economic benefits for Nigerians. The President made the call on Wednesday at the State House, Abuja, when he received members of the NLNG Board, led by…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has backed the Federal Government’s economic reform programme, saying the measures have produced measurable improvements in Nigeria’s fiscal and macroeconomic position. The group, however, said the gains would have limited meaning unless they translate into higher productivity, increased investment, more jobs and improved living standards for…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s economic punishment plan for Tehran as a continuation of “failed policies”, which he said would bring Washington “further defeat”. “The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs. Doubling down on failed policies will only…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said growing positive reviews of the economy by experts and favourable economic indicators signal a brighter future for all Nigerians. The President, who received the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group at the State House, said all the reforms satisfied global best practices…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has secured the approval of the Executive Council for the release of ₦31 billion to implement a comprehensive economic empowerment programme that will benefit 165,912 residents across the state’s 31 Local Government Areas. The approval was one of the major decisions reached at the State Executive Council…
Nigeria’s economic managers, captains of industry, development partners and business leaders on Thursday converged on Lagos to chart a roadmap for translating the country’s improving macroeconomic stability into inclusive economic growth, with strong calls for sustained reforms, greater private sector investment and stronger coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities. The discussions took place at the…
Nigeria’s tax revenue jumped 49 percent in the first five months of 2026, reaching N15.8 trillion, driven by sweeping tax reforms and new levies on the petroleum and mining sectors. The performance exceeded government projections and marked a significant fiscal milestone for the administration. Yet on the same day this achievement was celebrated, the International…
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, alongside members of the #EndBadGovernance, and other civil society activists, on Friday took to the streets of Lagos to protest worsening insecurity, economic hardship and what they described as the failure of government to address the plight of ordinary Nigerians. The protesters gathered at the Ikeja Underbridge area…
TRIPOLI, Libya, June 10, 2026/APO Group/ — The upcoming Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2027 – taking place on January 23–25 in Tripoli – will host a dedicated In-Country Value Forum, featuring strategic sessions on human capital (including women and youth in the energy sector), AI-driven workforce transformation and education to drive Libya’s expanding…
