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Low oilfield activity level threatens petroleum production targets – PETAN
Says weak project pipeline, capacity redundancy, funding gaps challenge targets Despite commitments by major international oil companies to invest an estimated $45 billion in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, low oilfield activity and underutilisation of existing industry capacity continue to threaten…
NERC blames court ruling for ₦2tn electricity subsidy burden
ays 2016 judgment constrained regulatory powers, deepened subsidy exposure • Lagos begins implementation of independent electricity market under new law Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that a court ruling in 2016 contributed to government’s subsidy exposure currently valued…
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…
