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April 24, 2026

Nigeria–UK Trade Hits £8.1bn as FAAN Targets Aviation-Led Export Growth

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... Read More
Africa News, Business, Crime, Nigeria Capital, Technology, UK News
April 24, 2026

Dangote Targets Tanzania for Mega Refinery, Seeks Backing from East African Leaders

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... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Nigeria Capital, Technology
April 23, 2026

Senate Confirms Darma as Minister, Pledges Action on Housing Deficit

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... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago Joins Governors’ Forum  Meeting in Abuja, Pushes Collaboration on National Challenges

  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... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital
April 23, 2026

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway

  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... Read More
Africa News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

JRB 159th Meeting: Sanwo-Olu commends LIRS, seeks autonomy for state tax agencies

.. 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... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business
April 23, 2026

FG Deepens Civil Service Welfare with Employees’ Compensation Scheme Rollout

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... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital
April 23, 2026

St Kitts and Nevis to Host 2026 AfriCaribbean Trade Forum as Afreximbank Deepens Cross-Atlantic Ties

Fifth edition of ACTIF targets new trade deals, investment flows, and stronger Africa–Caribbean economic integration By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean gained fresh momentum as the African Export-Import Bank formalised plans to host its flagship trade forum in the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis.  ... Read More
Africa News, Business, Nigeria Capital
April 23, 2026

Deputy Senate President Distributes 334 Vehicles to Boost Kano Grassroots Economy

Deputy Senate President says intervention aligns with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, targets grassroots economic support By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed 47 vehicles and 287 motorcycles to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District, in what he described as a move to... Read More
Africa News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
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