FG moves to tackle Calabar ecological crisis threatening Navy, NNPC facilities
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has moved to tackle an ecological crisis in Calabar, Cross River State, which is threatening key national assets, including the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory installation and a Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) jetty. The Ecological Project Office (EPO) is leading the intervention in collaboration with the Cross River […]
Delta ministry staff demand probe into deputy director’s death
Staff members of the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education are demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the ministry. Mr. Adeda tragically passed away after being rushed to the Asaba Specialist Hospital. While the exact circumstances of his passing have sparked widespread public speculation […]
FG moves to tighten Special Economic Zones regulations, protect investors’ incentives
The Federal Government has commenced moves to strengthen the regulatory framework governing Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), assuring legitimate investors that existing incentives will be preserved while measures are being introduced to curb abuses of the Free Zones scheme.
AFRICANDO 2026: Abia set to host foreign investors, US firms in November
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State is set to become a major meeting point for foreign investors, American businesses, African governments and international development institutions as the state hosts the 2026 edition of AFRICANDO U.S.–Africa Trade and Investment Conference/Expo from November 17 to 19. The three-day event, which will take place at the International […]
Ilevbareose, Johnnie launch FalconPay for Nigerian businesses
Success Ilevbareose and Abijah Johnnie have launched FalconPay, a financial technology platform designed to simplify payments and provide financial infrastructure for businesses and individuals in Nigeria. The founders said the platform was developed in response to challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses, including delayed transfers, payment verification difficulties and inadequate financial infrastructure as transaction […]
Lagos International Theatre Festival returns to MUSON Centre November
By Ayo Onikoyi The Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) is set to return for its 2026 edition from November 14 to 15 at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, with theatre productions and artists from Nigeria, Kenya, Canada and Brazil scheduled to feature. The festival, which attracts more than 25,000 attendees across its programme days, is themed […]
