STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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New initiative targets skills, market access and growth for small businesses across Nigeria By ifeoma Onyekachi TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s small business ecosystem through digital innovation and skills development. The programme, known as Digital Commerce Labs, is designed to equip small...
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Nigeria, EU to Strengthen Ties in Trade, Security, Others By ifeoma Onyekachi Foreign Affairs Minister highlights expanding partnership as stakeholders stress urgency of climate action and global cooperation Nigeria and the European Union are set to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, security, education and technology, Minister of State for...
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Olubunmi Kuku highlights rising cargo volumes while UK education mission deepens skills partnership By ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria’s trade volume with the United Kingdom has climbed to £8.1 billion, with aviation emerging as a key driver of export growth, Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has said. Citing...
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US President warns Britain to scrap 2% levy or face retaliatory trade measures By ifeoma Onyekachi United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose fresh tariffs on the United Kingdom if it does not abolish its digital services tax (DST), escalating tensions over the treatment of American technology companies. Speaking to reporters...
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African billionaire says project modelled after Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery could transform regional energy supply and drive industrial growth By ifeoma Onyekachi Africa’s richest man and President/CEO of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to partner with East African nations to build a large-scale oil refinery in Tanzania, in a move...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a minister following his screening at plenary. Darma was recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and Urban Development. During the screening, Darma addressed lawmakers’ concerns on...
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Nigeria Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja, where leaders chart coordinated responses to pressing national issues and push for stronger inter-state partnerships. By ifeoma Onyekachi Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State was among state leaders who attended a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum held in Abuja, where key national issues and inter-state...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh external loan of $516.3 million to support the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a major infrastructure project under his administration’s economic agenda. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate...
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.. says IGR driving Lagos development Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commended the performance of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), describing it as a critical driver of the state’s economic growth, while calling for greater autonomy for tax agencies across the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the State House, Marina, while...
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New help desk, NSITF partnership aim to fast-track claims, strengthen workplace safety, and guarantee support for injured or bereaved public servants By ifeoma Onyekachi The Federal Government has formally operationalised the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the Federal Civil Service, in a move designed to strengthen worker protection, improve occupational safety standards, and enhance...
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