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FG moves to secure farms, attract investors

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 […]
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FG slashes interest rate on late tax payment

FG slashes interest rate on late tax payment

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government (FG) has reduced the penalty interest rate for late settlement of tax liabilities, with the new regime taking effect from October 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, interest on tax liabilities payable in naira will be pegged to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy […]

Crude supply to Nigerian refineries jumps 17% — NMDPRA

Crude supply to Nigerian refineries jumps 17% — NMDPRA

…As petrol imports dips 26% to 14.6m litres By Obas Esiedesa & Ediri Ejoh Crude oil receipts by Nigerian domestic refineries increased by 16.75 percent in August 2026, rising to 683,000 barrels per day (b/d) from 585,000b/d in July, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The […]

NGX Invest expands primary market access with WhatsApp subscription channel

NGX Invest expands primary market access with WhatsApp subscription channel

By Chukwunonso Okolo Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has expanded access to its NGX Invest platform with the launch of a WhatsApp subscription channel, providing investors with an additional, convenient way to participate in public offers. Investors can begin the subscription process by sending “Invest” to NGX Invest on WhatsApp at +234 812 731 9521. […]

NMDPRA unveils new rules in a bid to curb monopoly

NMDPRA unveils new rules in a bid to curb monopoly

By Obas Esiedesa The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has unveiled proposed regulations aimed at curbing monopoly, abuse of market dominance, collusion and other anti-competitive practices in Nigeria’s petroleum midstream and downstream sectors. The proposed “Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour Regulations, 2026” are also designed to guarantee […]

Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’

Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international community to make affordable, long-term capital available for infrastructure and energy projects across the continent. Oyedele, who made the call at the United Nations Dialogue […]