By Jeremiah Urowayino In an era where energy security and responsible growth are shaping global priorities, Alfred Temile has distinguished himself as one of the quiet but decisive forces advancing Africa’s participation in the international gas value chain. As Chief Executive Officer of Temile Development Company, he leads one of the few fully indigenous African firms […]

By Gabriel Ewepu IN a bid to reposition Nigeria as a global leader in palm oil production, the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria, NPPAN, weekend, disclosed massive oil palm cultivation and plantations in northern Nigeria will soon commence. The President, NPPAN, Dr Alphonsus Inyang, made the disclosure while speaking on the ‘Validation Meeting of the […]

By Yinka Kolawole Flutterwave Inc., a payments technology company, said it has secured a banking licence which will enable the company  hold funds and deposits directly. Olugbenga Agboola, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, announced the development in a statement. He said, “By operating with direct infrastructure, we can streamline our operations and […]

By Seth Ukochukwu The Lagos Development Update, LEDU, 2026 report has projected significant expansion in the state’s economy, with nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected to rise to N73.15 trillion this year from N62.66 trillion in 2025, supported by easing inflation, stronger consumption, and improved revenue mobilisation. Speaking at the presentation of the report, Commissioner, Ministry […]

By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the unfolding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East poses immediate, severe and multifaceted risks to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, while outlining urgent pathways to safeguard industry operators. Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, in a statement, said the sector is already grappling with the ripple […]