News as it breaks
The business community across Nigeria’s South East geopolitical zone will on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, converge in Enugu for a high-level Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) sensitization workshop. The programme aims to empower SMEs, promote duty-free exports, and deepen intra-West African trade, as well…
The Federal Government has announced uniform sale prices for housing units under its Renewed Hope Estate Programme, a nationwide initiative aimed at expanding affordable homeownership opportunities for Nigerians. A statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Badamasi…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the sum of N2.5 billion as federal intervention grant to 39,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME, in Katsina State to boost their capacity, create jobs and drive economic growth. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this at the ninth Expanded National MSME Clinic held…
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed deep concern over renewed trade tensions between the United States and China, warning that a prolonged dispute could slash global GDP by up to 7% in the long term. U.S.-China Trade Conflict Poses Global Risk, WTO Says Speaking in an…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s vast potential for wealth creation through its abundant solid mineral resources, stressing that the country should not remain impoverished. The President made the remarks during the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week held in Abuja on Wednesday. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the…
In a world where many young professionals are seeking local opportunities, a group of 12 passionate Nigerians is choosing a higher path — to serve, teach, and heal beyond Nigeria’s borders. These individuals are the latest cohort deployed under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), a federal government initiative designed…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 3.9% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026, citing improved macroeconomic indicators, stronger investor confidence, and fiscal stability. The IMF disclosed this in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released during the ongoing IMF/World Bank…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) proposed policy mandating banks to refund customers for failed ATM and electronic transactions within 48 hours. The FCCPC described the draft CBN refund guidelines as a welcome and long-overdue step in addressing one of…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration, justice, and organised crime prevention during the 2025 edition of the Nigeria-UK Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs (MJHA) Dialogue, held in Abuja. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Asari E. Allotey…
As Nigeria gears up for the 10th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of statutory annual service fees. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja…
