ITF to Launch Incubation Programme for SUPA Artisans
By Oluawkemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is set to launch a Business Incubation Programme under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative to support graduates in establishing and growing small businesses across Nigeria. The programme is aimed at bridging the gap between skills acquisition and entrepreneurship by providing beneficiaries with business development training, mentorship, certification […]
Civil Society Coalition Demands New Deal for Host Communities
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition on Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for a renewed social contract between government and resource-producing communities. It is also calling for greater accountability, environmental justice, security, and inclusive development. In a Democracy Day 2026 statement signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, the coalition […]
Customs Launches Operation Against Oil Smuggling
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations targeting the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country. This forms part of efforts to protect local investments, preserve jobs and support Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in […]
Police Pension: FG Considers 20% Contribution Increase
By Oluwakemi Kindness Police officers may soon receive higher retirement benefits as the Federal Government considers a proposal to increase its pension contribution for police personnel from 10 per cent to 20 per cent. The proposal was disclosed by Muhammed Dutse, Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NPF Pension Limited, at a media […]
RMRDC Warns Raw Material Exports Are Costing Nigeria Jobs
By Julian Osamoto The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has called for increased investment in local raw material processing, stressing that value addition remains critical to Nigeria’s industrial transformation and economic competitiveness. Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, made the call during a stakeholder engagement forum in Abuja, where he urged government institutions, […]
Nigeria Deepens Partnership with ISSA, Reaffirms Commitment to Social Security
By Chinedu Echianu Geneva, Switzerland – The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social security and employee protection through its collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The commitment was reiterated during a meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour […]
Nigeria Credit Rating Upgrade Boosts Reform Debate
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to B has renewed discussions on the country’s economic direction and what it means for ordinary citizens. The upgrade reflects growing confidence in Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, although the country still remains below investment-grade status. To address these critical milestones, DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest-growing […]
NCS Seeks Stronger International Trade, Security Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stressed the need for stronger international cooperation, trust-building, and shared responsibility among nations to address emerging challenges in global trade and security. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this during a diplomatic cocktail reception by the Service in Abuja. The event brought together ambassadors, high commissioners, […]
SpaceX Stock Market Debut To Make Musk a Trillionaire
By Anayo Akwitti The space company is gearing up for what is expected to be the largest-ever stock market debut. SpaceX plans to raise up to $75bn (£56bn) when it goes public this month – putting Elon Musk on course to become the world’s first trillionaire. The space company is gearing up for what is […]
Debt, Revenue Losses Deepen Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Crisis
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s electricity sector continues to face deepening financial and operational challenges as rising debt, weak revenue collection and persistent liquidity shortages threaten efforts to improve power supply across the country. Industry concerns over the sector’s financial sustainability have intensified amid ongoing struggles by Distribution Companies (DisCos) to recover payments from consumers and […]