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Nigeria Customs rakes in N7.3trn to exceed 2025 revenue target by 10.2%
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has already exceeded its 2025 year-on-year revenue projection as it generated N7.277 trillion so far this year. The service said it had projected a revenue of N6.584 trillion for 2026 but has now exceed…
Nigeria, UNDP, REA launch first phase of Africa Minigrids Programme for rural communities
Nigeria has launched the Africa Minigrids Programme (AMP), a renewable energy initiative aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved communities, stimulating rural economies and accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy. The Africa Minigrids Programme is being implemented through a partnership involving…
FG moves to unify digital platforms for business registrations
Federal Government, through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has unveiled plans to create a unified digital platform that will allow Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to securely share information on requests by entrepreneurs across the country to register their…
BOI appoints capital firm to manage $170.6m iDICE Fund for Nigerian Startups
Bank Of Industry (BOI) has appointed the Kuramo Capital Management as Fund Manager of the $170.6 million iDICE Fund. The iDICE Fund of Funds is a landmark investment vehicle aimed at expanding venture capital financing for technology and creative start-ups across…
NASENI launches community, skills empowerment scheme to drive human capital development
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched a nationwide Community Empowerment and Skills Development Programme designed to equip young Nigerians and women with practical, market-driven skills for the modern economy. The ambitious initiative was officially flagged off in…
FG effects Green Tax, drops import tariff on 127 items to ease cost of living
Newly-introduced Green Tax policy of the federal government has effectively kicked off with the total exemption of import duty on electric (EVs) and compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele,…
Amid distribution shortfalls, DisCos recover N597.6bn electricity debts from customers
Amid erratic service supply to customers nationwide, the country’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have reported the second-highest quarterly revenue collection over the past five quarters, in the first quarter of 2026. According to data from the sector’s regulator, the revenue boost…
FG steps in to clear N39.63bn pension liabilities of 24,814 retirees
Federal Government, through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed N39.63 billion to clear outstanding pension liabilities for 24,814 eligible retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). PTAD completed the disbursement following a directive from the Minister of Finance…
Saudi Arabia to slash oil prices, as market edges to post- COVID-19 era
Saudi Arabia is expected to slash the official selling prices of its crude loading for Asia in August, as Middle East’s crude benchmarks crashed amid the tentative reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the oil supply increase from the region….
NRC suspends Kajola-Apapa train service from July 6
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced suspension of its Kajola-Apapa passenger train service for three weeks to enable it to carry out scheduled maintenance on locomotives and coaches. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, who made this known…
