NSDC Urges Farmers, Investors to Seize Nigeria’s $2bn Sugar Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), has called on members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and private investors to seize the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s sugar sector, valued at over $2 billion. Executive Secretary, NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, who made the call during a courtesy visit by AFAN officials in […]
Nigeria, Benin Sign Landmark Trade Pact to Ease Borders
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Republic of Benin have taken a decisive step toward redefining West Africa’s trade landscape with a new joint framework aimed at dismantling cross-border trade bottlenecks and fostering economic integration. The agreement, reached during a high-level meeting in Cotonou on Saturday, 2 August 2025, signals a shared commitment by both nations […]
NNPC refutes claims of Port Harcourt refinery sale
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has debunked speculations about privatizing the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), pledging instead to raise additional funding to complete the multi-billion-naira rehabilitation project of Nigeria’s major refineries. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, made this clarification during a company-wide town hall meeting at the […]
Trade Minister Hails SMEDAN’s G.R.O.W. Nigeria Model for MSME Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has commended the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for its bold implementation of the G.R.O.W. Nigeria strategy. The strategy is a people-centred initiative designed to provide Guidance, Resources, Opportunities, and Workforce support for MSMEs across the country. Dr. […]
NSITF, NDPC Collaborate to Enhance Workers’ Welfare, Data Safety
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), and Nigeria Data Protection Commission, (NDPC), have struck a partnership on promotion of workers’ welfare, workplace safety and data safety. The two agencies agreed to work together for the welfare of Nigerian workers and protection of digital privacy of Nigerians at an inter-agency parley held […]
NSITF Boss Calls for Data-Driven Solutions to Workplace Safety
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has advocated the adoption of Data-driven solutions for workplace safety and health. Faleye canvassed this position at the ongoing training on Enhanced Occupational Safety and Health, at the Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. In his […]
ECS Compliance: NSITF, CAC Set to Establish Data-Sharing Alliance
By Chinedu Echianu In a bid to enhance compliance to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), has proposed collaboration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for the setting up of a data sharing portal. Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, called for the collaboration at an inter-agency […]
NEPC Denies Promotion Irregularities, Faults Online Report
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has debunked claims of irregularities in its upcoming promotion exams, describing a recent online publication as misleading and factually incorrect. The report had accused the Council’s Executive Director, Nonye Ayeni, of planning to promote staff in violation of procedure — an allegation NEPC says is false and […]
Turn Global Crisis to Opportunity, Afreximbank Tells Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African nations to seize the moment and transform global financial and geopolitical instability into a catalyst for continental self-reliance, industrialization, and reform. This is the core message from the African Trade Report 2025 and Economic outlook report launched at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) […]
CODE Launches 2024 Report Highlighting Civic Impact Across Africa
By Julian Osamoto Connected Development (CODE), a leading civic organisation, has launched its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by grassroots advocacy, civic engagement, and democratic accountability across Africa. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the organisation’s Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, described 2024 as “The Year of the Active Citizen,” citing widespread community mobilisation, […]