FG Defends $220m Meta Fine Over Citizen Data Protection
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has justified its $220 million fine against Meta Platforms, owners of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, insisting the sanction…
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CBN Warns Naira Abusers Face Fines, Jail for Misconduct
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria has renewed warnings against naira abuse, cautioning offenders they face fines or jail terms under the…
Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged
LAGOS, Nigeria – Trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose to $4.3 billion in 2024 for non-oil commodities, according to UAE…
Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025 – NBS
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s economy strengthened in the second quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.23% year-on-year, according to…
African Budget Offices Unite in Abuja for Agenda 2063 Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (ANPBO) opened its 8th Annual Conference in Abuja on Monday, bringing together directors from…
FG Tightens Leasing Oversight with New Accountability Rules
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has moved to tighten oversight of Nigeria’s leasing sector by mandating registration with the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority…
Nigeria Customs Schedules September Pre-test for Superintendent Recruits
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that candidates shortlisted for its Superintendent cadre recruitment will undergo a Pre-Test exercise on…
Katsina Targets 200,000 Jobs with MSMEs Growth Plan
KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State projects more than 200,000 new jobs through its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) initiative, following direct support to…
Nigeria Shares ₦2.2trn August Revenue, Records Third Growth Streak
ABUJA, Nigeria- The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that the Federal Government, states, and local councils shared ₦2.225 trillion as August 2025…
Nigeria, FAO, World Bank Test New Farm Data Survey Tools
Nigeria has reached a key milestone in its bid to strengthen agricultural data collection, after the global 50×2030 Initiative confirmed the successful completion of…