MAN Warns Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens Jobs, Economy
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s manufacturers warn that a renewed ban on sachet alcoholic beverages risks job losses, illicit trade and revenue decline, urging regulators…
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Smart Urbanism Cuts Crime Rates by 40% – Nigerian Planner Says
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Smart urban planning significantly reduces crime in Nigeria’s major cities, cutting insecurity by up to 40 per cent where technology-driven systems…
Nigeria Opens 50 Oil Blocks, Sets Tough Rules for 2025 Bid Round
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria opens 50 oil and gas blocks for bidding under the 2025 licensing round, warning that only firms with proven technical…
Africa’s Future Needs Investment, Not Aid Alone – Shettima Says
ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s development challenges can no longer be solved through foreign aid alone, calling for large-scale deployment…
Governor Calls Sit-At-Home Compliance Irrational, Vows to Protect Commerce
ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo sharply criticises continued Monday shop closures at Onitsha Main Market, calling the practice economically destructive and…
Civil Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Meter Charges
ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations threaten mass protests against electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) over allegations of illegal meter charges, despite government directives that…
Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Again, Second Nationwide Blackout This Week
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses again on Tuesday morning, plunging homes and businesses nationwide into darkness for the second time in less…
Soludo Shuts Onitsha Market Over Continued Monday Sit-At-Home
ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo orders the closure of Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders defy government directives to…
CBN Grants National Licences to Fintechs, Tightens Consumer Protection
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Central Bank grants national operating licences to leading FinTech firms and microfinance banks, strengthening regulatory oversight and consumer protection as…
NNPC, Chevron confirm new oil discovery in Niger Delta
DELTA, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well by Chevron…