S’East: NADF gives free 80,640 bags of fertilizer to 20,160 farmers
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Federal Government through the National Agricultural Development Fund, NADF, Monday, distributed free 80,640 bags of fertiliser to 20,160 registered smallholder farmers in the South-East geopolitical zone. The farmers were from the four states participating states of the region including Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi and the handing over ceremony […]
FG incurs N358.3bn electricity subsidy in Q1 — NERC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) incurred an electricity tariff subsidy obligation of N358.32 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it continued to bridge the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and the rates paid by consumers, according to the latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The Commission, in its […]
Beta Glass injects N1tr into economy in 10yrs, unveils new board
By Jimoh Babatunde Beta Glass Plc says it has contributed over N1 trillion to Nigeria’s economy in the last 10 years, reaffirming its commitment to expanding investments, sustainable manufacturing and shareholder value. At its 52nd Annual General Meeting in Lagos, shareholders approved key resolutions, including the reconstitution of the Board of Directors. According to an independent […]
Dangote, major marketers cut petrol depot prices as FG mounts pressure
•IPMAN targets sub-N800/litre By Udeme Akpan & Obas Esiedesa Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market witnessed another round of price reductions on Monday, with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and several major fuel marketers lowering depot prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, and diesel. This development comes at the backdrop of pressures from the Federal […]
Every child who leaves school is lost human potential — Foundation
Speaking on the proposal, IA-Foundation founder, Ibironke Adeagbo, said: “Every child who leaves school before completing their education represents lost human potential.
Stretford Hill to sponsor NBA Lagos Law Week 2026
By Ayo Onikoyi Stretford Hill Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s institutions by sponsoring the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch Law Week as a Bronze Sponsor, saying strong legal and regulatory systems are essential for sustainable infrastructure development. The conference, themed “Lawyering in the Digital Age: Navigating Technology, Justice & Innovation,” […]
Olorogun Efe Mrakpor unveils transformative new book – ‘Your Mind, Your Future’
Business leader and author Olorogun Efe Mrakpor has announced the release of his new book, ‘Your Mind, Your Future’
SnappyExchange urged to embrace technical skills
Founder of SnappyExchange and SnappyPay, Olaide Alim, has urged African startup founders to complement business vision with technical knowledge as the continent’s digital finance, e-commerce and technology sectors continue to expand. Alim said the fast-changing technology industry requires founders to understand the technical foundations of the products they build, enabling them to make informed decisions, […]
FG has cut import tariffs to 5% for used vehicles, 10% for new — Adeniyi
Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10.
Japa crisis: Fix healthcare or lose all doctors — Physicians
CONFERENCE of the West African College of Physicians, WACP, yesterday, urged government at all levels to strengthen the health system or risk worsening the ongoing migration of skilled medical professionals…
Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless
RESIDENTS, motorists and business owners along the Berger/Kirikiri corridor, yesterday, blamed the worsening traffic congestion on the Mile 2-Apapa expressway on the proliferation of container terminals in the area, saying the facilities have become the major source of the persistent gridlock.
