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British envoy Vowles arrives, pledges deeper partnership
The newly appointed British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to assume duty as the United Kingdom’s top diplomatic representative in the country, signalling a new phase in the longstanding bilateral relationship between London and Abuja….
Nigeria’s $34bn healthcare bill draws investors as capital flight persists
The sheer commercial value of Nigeria’s rapidly expanding healthcare expenditure is emerging as a powerful attraction for global investors, even as the country continues to experience significant investment flight across several sectors of the economy. Nigerians are projected to spend…
Nigeria’s Q2 growth strengthens position among emerging SSA economies
Nigeria’s stronger-than-expected economic performance in the second quarter has reinforced its emergence as one of the growth centres of Sub-Saharan Africa, with the country and Ethiopia increasingly positioned to gain economic weight as South Africa struggles with persistent structural constraints….
Dangote Refinery IPO poised for oversubscription despite market sentiments
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, appears set to overcome the economic, market and energy-transition sentiments surrounding refinery investments as the Initial Public Offering of his Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited races towards what could become a record oversubscription. The…
Full access to assets: FG offered 56 oil blocks in 3 yrs, plans frequent bid rounds
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to revive activity across Nigeria’s oil-producing provinces through a sustained programme of oilfield licensing and development, as the country targets crude production of three million barrels per day by 2030. The Nigeria Upstream…
NCDMB to host Paul Nwabuikwu at fifth book reading programme
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will feature writer, journalist and public policy analyst Paul C. Nwabuikwu at the fifth edition of its Corporate Communications Book Reading Programme early next week. The session will focus on Nwabuikwu’s recently…
UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long, assumes duty
The United Kingdom’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, Alastair Long, has kicked off his mission, positioning at the forefront of the King’s efforts to deepen trade and investment relations between the UK and the continent. A statement made available by…
International Literacy Day 2026: Heirs Energies records gains from education intervention
As the world marks International Literacy Day 2026 under the theme, “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity,” Heirs Energies has highlighted measurable gains from its investment in foundational learning in its host communities in Rivers State. The energy company,…
UK awards 68 Nigerians Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
The United Kingdom Government has awarded 68 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to undertake master’s and PhD programmes at universities across the UK in 2026. The scholars were honoured at pre-departure ceremonies held in Abuja and Lagos yesterday…
LEKOIL flaunts five-block portfolio, woos partners for field development
Africa-focused oil and gas exploration and production company, LEKOIL Nigeria Limited, is seeking global financial, technical and operational partners to accelerate the development of its portfolio of five oil assets as it moves into a new phase of production growth….
