FG moves to secure farms, attract investors
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has moved to address insecurity threatening agricultural investments, signing a partnership agreement to develop security arrangements for farms and attract investors to multibillion-dollar soybean and sugarcane projects in Yobe and Jigawa states. The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Integranium Holdings and Defence Agricultural Assets and Projects […]
Gas price rises by 8.3% to N1,300/kg, higher in informal locations
•Marketers explain why By Mariam Eko The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, increased by 8.3 percent on a Month-on-Month, MoM, bases to N1,300 per kilogram (kg) as at September 16, 2026 from N1,200 it was sold in the corresponding period of August 2026. Checks by Vanguard confirmed that the […]
Nigeria targets 70% of Africa’s gas demand with higher production — NUPRC
•Rejects one-size-fits-all net-zero pathway By Obas Esiedesa, Bangkok Nigeria is targeting a significant expansion of its natural gas production to supply up to 70 per cent of Africa’s gas demand, leveraging its estimated 215 trillion cubic feet (TCF) reserves to address energy poverty across the continent, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said. […]
Over 5bn people rely on forests for livelihoods — FAO
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo More than five billion people worldwide rely on forests to some extent for their livelihoods, yet its contribution to food security and nutrition remains largely overlooked in national statistics and policy frameworks, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The FAO made this known […]
AXA Mansard unveils ‘Culture of Care’ campaign, says care is shared responsibility
By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has launched its “Culture of Care” campaign, aimed at promoting care and protection while highlighting the role of insurance, healthcare and financial planning in securing the long-term well-being of Nigerians. The campaign, according to the company, seeks to deepen understanding of care as a shared responsibility across families, […]
Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA boss
Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for deliberate policies and stronger collaboration across the public and private sectors to transform economic stability into inclusive prosperity. Alawuba made the call […]
