How Nigeria’s reforms are rewriting and moderninsing trade facilitation
By OTEGA OGRA On the surface, the 2026 World Customs Organisations Technology Conference in Abu Dhabi in the last week of January 2026, followed a familiar script. Flags, formal sessions, carefully worded speeches. But beneath the choreography, something more consequential was unfolding. As Customs chiefs and trade officials compared notes on the future of borders, Nigeria […]
FG moves to end governors’ grip on local government funds, backs tough monitoring regime
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to end what it described as long-standing interference by state governments in funds constitutionally allocated to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, warning that the era of unchecked control over grassroots finances is coming to an end.
Peak Performer Business Network marks 5 years with night of greatness, awards
It was an evening of glitz, colour, and celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as members, real estate developer partners, and well-wishers converged to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Peak Performer Business Network (PPBN).
Tinubu driving Nigeria’s economic rebirth, NRS boss says
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has praised President Bola Tinubu for embarking on the challenging task of rebuilding Nigeria’s economy, emphasizing the need for the country to shift from being a raw material exporter to a complexity-driven, innovation-focused economy.
FG unveils OGFZA Board, sets oil and gas free zones on path to double-digit growth by 2030
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), expressing confidence that the sector will drive double-digit growth in Nigeria’s economy by 2030.
Deployment of US troops to Nigeria done with full respect for sovereignty – Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the recent deployment of specialist US troops under AFRICOM to Nigeria was conducted with full respect for the country’s sovereignty and in line with existing bilateral agreements between the two nations.
