Minister Outlines Safety Protocols to Prevent Future Stampedes in Palliative Distribution

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has laid out critical measures to prevent stampedes and deaths during palliative distribution, following recent tragedies in Abuja, Ibadan, and Anambra that claimed scores of lives, including 35 minors. Speaking

Senate Bill to Ban Use of Dollars, Foreign Currencies in Nigeria Passes First Reading

A bill seeking to ban the use of foreign currencies, including the dollar and pound sterling, for transactions in Nigeria has passed its first reading in the Senate. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of

FG, BOI Disburse N23bn to Boost Manufacturing and Drive Economic Growth

The Federal Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have disbursed N22.89 billion to 29 manufacturing companies under the N75 billion Manufacturing Sector Intervention Fund. BOI Managing Director, Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this during an interactive session with the Organised Private Sector in Abuja.

Equinor Sells Nigerian Assets, Ends 31-Year Partnership, as Chappal Energies Takes Over

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has officially ended its 31-year business relationship with Nigeria, completing the sale of its oil and gas assets in the country for up to $1.2 billion. The transaction, finalized on December 6, 2024, includes a purchase price of $710