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AfCFTA targets $250bn intra-African tradeÂ
  The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has disclosed that t he continental trade bloc is on course to achieve an annual intra-African trade…
Nigeria approves Africa’s first Institute of Sports Management and Development Studies
Nigeria has approved the establishment of the Institute of Sports Management and Development Studies (ISMDS), a pioneering body its founders say will professionalise sports administration and drive economic growth across…
Rising sovereign debt signals growing fiscal strain –LCCIÂ
LCCI DG, Chinyere Almona The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s escalating public debt, warning that it reflects increasing fiscal pressure on the economy…
MAN pushes for clear, efficient execution of naira-for-crude dealÂ
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure full transparency in the domestic pricing framework under the Naira-for-Crude policy. Speaking in Lagos, the Director-General…
FG bonds record 35% oversubscription in April auction
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction in April 2026 recorded a oversubscription, reflecting strong investor demand, the Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed Monday. Investors bid billion for bonds…
FG Launches $2bn Digital Economy Research Clusters to Boost InnovationsÂ
The Federal Government has launched a $2 billion digital economy research clusters to boost innovations in the academia. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, stated this…
Fed Govt to digitise fish import licences
 The Federal Government has approved the digitisation of fish import licensing process in a move aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, improving efficiency and supporting the growth of local fish production…
Paga, Leadway Assurance Partner to Safeguard Doroki Merchants with Tailored Insurance Solutions
Leadway logo Paga, the fintech company behind the Doroki merchant platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Leadway Assurance, one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance providers, to deliver comprehensive insurance…
Sugar tax harmful to manufacturing sector -CPPEÂ
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised concerns over renewed calls for additional taxes on sugar-sweetened non-alcoholic beverages (SSBs) in Nigeria, warning that…
FG earmarks N1.7tn in 2026 budget for unpaid contractorsÂ
*Tinubu The Federal Government has budgeted the sum of in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to settle outstanding debts owed to contractors for capital projects executed in 2024. A breakdown of…
