Stakeholders push AI policy framework targeting global top 50 countries

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria has set a target to rank among the world’s top 50 countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness and adoption by 2027, as stakeholders called for stronger…

FG, States, LGs share N2trn July revenue

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.001 trillion as federation revenue for July 2025 among the Federal Government, States, and Local Government…

Jaiz Bank crosses ₦1trn asset mark, posts 121% surge in profit

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Jaiz Bank Plc has recorded its strongest financial performance yet, crossing the N1 trillion asset threshold and more than doubling its profit before tax in the 2024…

Kuwait Fund backs Kaduna education with $25m

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $25.35 million concessionary loan agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to improve access to education for…

Ogunjimi elected AAAG deputy chair

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has been elected Deputy Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG).……

NSIA awards $220,000 to startups at innovation demo day

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced winners of the third edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 3.0), rewarding innovative Nigerian startups with a…

RMAFC, CAARS host 1st African climate justice conference

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), in collaboration with the Center for African-American Research Studies (CAARS), has hosted the First African Conference on Climate Justice.……

Nigerian govt trains 3mn exporters on AfCFTA Rule of Origin

Nigerian govt trains 3mn exporters on AfCFTA Rule of Origin As part of the Federal Government’s preparations to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the…

Nigeria’s economy poised for takeoff as Edun hails rebasing and Q1 growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria’s economic outlook received a major boost following the release of newly rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures and a stronger-than-expected 3.13% growth in the first quarter…

Edun commissions CNG buses, pledges boost to staff welfare

Barbara Bako, Abuja The Federal Government has applauded the launch of the Produce for Lagos Programme and ₦500 Billion Off-Take Guarantee Fund, saying the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed…