UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Starmer said the process of picking a new Labour Party leader would be launched in July and he would remain as prime minister until his successor is chosen, to be in place in September.
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The North East Development Commission (NEDC) hereby draws the attention of the public, corporate organizations, and online platform users to the unauthorized use of the NEDC name, logo, insignia, and official identity on social media platforms, websites, and other digital or print media by certain individuals and entities. It has come to our notice that […]
Nigeria Industrial Policy: FG secures $380m investment commitments in 90 days
By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has announced significant progress in the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025, recording over $380 million in strategic financing commitments within its first 90 days and advancing key initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing, exports, skills development and industrial infrastructure. A 90-day progress report released by the Office […]
Nigeria needs policy, legislative resilience to turn reforms into results, says Usman-Katsina
Head Federal and National Assembly Affairs, Hajiya Fatima Y. Usman-Katsina has called on federal and state governments to adopt Policy and Legislative Resilience (PLR) as a practical framework to strengthen institutions, improve fiscal discipline, deepen citizen participation, and ensure that Nigeria’s ongoing reforms deliver measurable results. Usman-Katsina said Nigeria is at a critical governance moment, […]
Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry
By Yinka Kolawole The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has renewed its call for stronger government measures to protect the country’s textile industry from excessive imports, smuggling and unfair foreign competition. Speaking on a programme on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Director-General of NTMA, Dr. Hamma Ali Kwajaffa, said the association has consistently advocated decisive […]
Manufacturing leads non-oil tax revenue with N404bn VAT, CIT contribution in Q1’26
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturing sector reinforced its role as a major contributor to government revenue in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), generating N329.59 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) and N74.48 billion in Company Income Tax (CIT), totalling N404.07 billion. Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) highlight the sector’s continued importance to […]
