Nigeria’s export under threat over US 12.5% tariff, SEREC warns
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Sea Empowerment & Research Center, SEREC, has warned that the United States’ decision to impose a 12.5 per cent tariff on Nigerian exports could undermine the country’s non-oil export drive, weaken foreign exchange earnings and further expose the fragility of the nation’s economy if urgent countermeasures are not adopted. In a policy […]
Tacking poverty in Nigeria: Onus on crony billionaires, not self-made musicians! By Olu Fasan
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s irrepressible first lady, recently made two controversial interventions on the country’s socio-economic situation. First, she told the jobless to start selling akara, roasted corn or kuli-kuli to eke out a living. Then, she admonished rich young musicians to help the poor. She received a torrent of criticism for the comments. Yet they […]
NiDCOM honors Canada-based diaspora leader Kenneth Oguzie for leadership development
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — NIGERIANS in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have presented National Diaspora Merit Award to Canada‑based trade and investment specialist Kenneth Oguzie, recognising his exceptional contributions to leadership development and national progress. At the 4th National Diaspora Merit Awards held in the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa […]
Dangote Refinery critical to Nigerian’s $1trn economy vision, says FG
The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, pledging deeper collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation.
