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FG Orders Crackdown on LPG Hoarding, Diversion to Reduce Cooking Gas Prices

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government on Monday directed regulatory and security agencies to crack down on LPG hoarding, diversion,…

Finance Minister, Wike Partner to Fast-Track FCT Infrastructure, Tax Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, met with the…

President Tinubu Grants Customs Boss Adewale Adeniyi Final Six-Month Tenure Extension

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs…

NEC Approves ₦83.2bn Flood Fund as Shettima Pushes Economic Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved the release of ₦83.2 billion under…

Nigeria ESG Sustainability Summit 2026 to Drive Sustainable Business and Governance Practices

By Elizabeth Ugbo Stakeholders from the public and private sectors will gather on 3 July 2026 at the Lagos Oriental…

Violent Conflict Deepens Poverty Across Northern Nigeria, New Report Reveals

By Elizabeth Ugbo A new report has revealed that violent conflict is driving more households into poverty across Northern Nigeria.…

NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate Emergencies Across Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion to reduce the impact of flooding and other…

Tinubu Appoints Kunle Elebute as FRCN Board Chair to Strengthen Corporate Governance

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kunle Elebute as the Chairperson of the Governing Board of the…

CBN Allocates Two Additional Crude Oil Export Terminals to Swede Control Intertek

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has allocated two additional crude oil export terminals to Swede Control…

Nigeria Battles Rising Cost of Living and Insecurity as Citizens Demand Urgent Action

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria is battling a severe cost-of-living crisis and worsening insecurity, leaving millions of citizens struggling to survive.…