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- 13 Aug 2020
FG to Deduct Money from Source for States Engaging in Double Taxation
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has asked Hajia Zainab Ahmed, minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, to deduct money from source from states engaging in double taxation in the country.…
- 10 Nov 2017
FG Spends N700m On ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Portal
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) has spent N700 million to develop an Integrated Automation and Interactive GIS Web Portal to improve `Ease-of-Doing-Business in the mining sector.…
- 14 Aug 2024
NASENI, Ministry of Defence, DICON Sign Landmark MoU to Establish Nigeria's Ammunition Production Factory
In a significant step towards enhancing Nigeria's defence capabilities and achieving self-reliance in military hardware production, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure…
- 31 Jan 2020
Hogan Lovells Leads Discussion on Sustainable Growth in Nigeria’s Mining Sector
As part of its efforts to ensure sustainability in the Nigerian mining sector, global law firm, Hogan Lovells, recently hosted a forum to discuss global best practices and establish solutions that…
- 27 Nov 2014
Alison-Madueke Elected First Female President of OPEC
Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s minister of petroleum, has just been elected the first female president of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries). She is the replacement for the…
- 16 Nov 2023
Ajaokuta Steel: Mittal, Indian Businessman Gets $500m Bailout in Nigeria
A company owned by Pramod Mittal, an Indian businessman who was the chairman of Ispat Industries Limited (now JSW Ispat Steel) is reportedly getting almost $500 million after the federal government…
- 5 Aug 2014
FG Okays Two Firms for Liquidation NITEL, MTEL
The National Council on Privatisation yesterday approved two firms for the guided liquidation of the Nigeria Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) and its mobile arm, MTEL. The two firms, NATCOM…
- 15 Jun 2018
Buhari to Sack, Appoint New Ministers in Cabinet Shake-Up
President Muhammadu Buhari for the third time this year said he will soon inject fresh hands into the Federal Executive Council (FEC), an indication that he may drop and appoint new ministers. …
- 4 Sept 2024
Imoke, Buratai, Maida, others to headline GOCOP 2024 conference in Kogi
Senator Liyel Imoke, former Minister for Power and Steel, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) scheduled for October…
- 31 May 2021
FG Inaugurates More Emergency Communication Centres Nationwide
Dr Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that 23 Emergency Communications Centres (ECCs) were inaugurated in some states of the federation, with 13 others underway. Dr…
- 24 Dec 2024
NERC Discloses $5.7 Million Debt Owed by International Customers for Q3 2024 Electricity Supply
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that international customers owe $5.7 million for electricity supplied in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The debtors include…
- 2 Mar 2022
FG Launches COMEG Digital Stamp to Tackle Quackers
The Federal Government has launched Digital Stamp for the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) to reposition the Council in line with international best practices. Minister…
- 19 Dec 2014
NCP Ratifies Sale of NITEL, MTEL
National Council on Privatisation (NCP) yesterday formally ratified the sales of the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited and its subsidiary Mobile Telecommunications Limited to NATCOM Consortium. The…
- 14 Nov 2019
Heritage Bank Identifies High Prospects in Nigeria’s £4Bn Gold Market
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider, has disclosed that Nigeria’s Gold market is worth £4 billion Pounds with high prospects of profitability for all players in the…
- 23 May 2017
Animation Technology Will Boost Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry – Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture has made a strong pitch for Nigeria to embrace the growing Animation technology in order to benefit from what has become a $300-billion…
- 22 Dec 2022
Buhari Launches “EYEMARK” Project Monitoring Mobile App
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting, launched the National Monitoring and Evaluation platform, EYEMARK, for citizens to…
- 1 Sept 2008
FG Approves Reclamation of Abandoned Mines Sites
The Federal Government today in Abuja approved the reclamation of abandoned mines sites nationwide. There are more than 1, 218 abandoned mines and quarry sites, identified by the Ministry of Mines…
- 30 Sept 2014
NERC Targets N1trn Revenue from Power Sector by 2016
Dr. Sam Amadi, Chairman, Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has said that the revenue from the nation’s power sector would grow to N1 trillion by 2016. Amadi made the projection…
- 3 Dec 2023
Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and Materials Engineers (NIMMME or 3M) hosts Fellowship Ceremony & Honours Illustrious Nigerians
Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and Materials Engineers (NIMMME also called 3M), a Division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has honoured Nigerians for their illustrious…
- 2 Sept 2014
LADOL, Samsung Reinvigorate Partnership, Target 50,000 Jobs
Egina oil and gas project valued at about $3.8 billion has resonated following a renewed pact between the technical facilitators, LADOL and Samsung Heavy Industries. The project otherwise known as…
- 19 Mar 2026
Nigeria, UK Sign £746M Landmark Ports Deal
Thousands of skilled UK and Nigerian jobs will be supported and hundreds of millions invested into the economy as a historic financing deal was signed yesterday between the UK and Nigeria. The £746…
- 27 Nov 2016
FG’s Economic Programmes will Return Nigeria to Growth- Adeosun
Mrs. Kemi Adeosun‎, minister of Finance, has reassured Nigerians that a cocktail of economic programmes being pursued by the current administration will definitely return the country to growth.…
- 26 Jan 2014
Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi Views on the Economy
The divergent views on the state of Nigeria’s economy by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, coordinating minister for the Economy and minister of Finance; and Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, governor, Central…