Lagos Begins Eight-Month Repair of Busy Lekki–Ajah Road
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of an eight-month rehabilitation project on the Lekki–Ajah corridor, one of the city’s…
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Nigeria’s Tourism Chief Pushes for Community-Led Development to Boost Local Economies
Abuja, Nigeria – The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Olayiwola Awakan, has urged the adoption of community-based tourism (CBT) across the…
Reps Probe NNPCL Over Undeclared LNG Sales, Non-Remittance
Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged non-declaration and non-remittance of proceeds from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sales…
Lawmakers Approve ₦1.15trn Borrowing to Plug 2025 Budget Gap
ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s plan to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic market to address a…
Nigeria’s Poverty Fight Stalls as World Bank Slams Tiny Welfare Budget
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts remain “alarmingly weak” as the World Bank reveals that the country spends just 0.14 per cent of…
Nigeria, UNODC Strengthen Cyber Measures Against Online Human Trafficking
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is deepening global partnerships to fight online human trafficking and migrant smuggling, following a strategic meeting between the Nigeria Immigration…
Nigeria, Angola Deepen Strategic Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Angola have renewed their commitment to strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural relations as both countries move to finalise 29…
IMF, Nigeria Deepen Reform Talks to Strengthen Economic Growth Agenda
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reaffirmed their partnership to advance the country’s ongoing economic reforms and strengthen medium-term…
Port Harcourt Customs Records 272% Revenue Surge, Exceeds Annual Target
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Port Harcourt Area I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has surpassed its 2025 annual revenue target, following a…
Experts Hail Dangote Refinery Expansion as Boost for Nigeria’s Economy
LAGOS, Nigeria – Economic and energy experts have welcomed the Dangote Refinery’s plan to expand its capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per…