EFCC arraigns Sunsteel MD for alleged $680,622 fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Olalekan Adewoye, Managing Director and CEO of Sunsteel Industries Limited, over alleged $680,622.65 fraud. Adewoye was brought before Justice Mojisola Dada…

FG appoints new boards to boost sugar industry, workforce skills

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to industrial transformation with the inauguration of new governing boards for the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF),…

Nigeria breaks free from IMF debt, exits global debtor list

Nigeria has successfully wiped its slate clean with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), fully settling its debt and exiting the global debtor list. Analysts say this significant step, confirmed by…

Kano Govt declares war on press freedom, shuts down opposition

The Kano State Government has shockingly announced measures that contravene Press Freedom and Freedom of expression. The state commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, during a…

FG, IFAD sign $158m deal to boost agriculture

…Move to tackle poverty in Northern Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to kick-start the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), a…

FG fast-tracks financial inclusion for 15m households

In a decisive move to tackle poverty and deepen financial inclusion, the Federal Government has launched the implementation phase of a sweeping economic empowerment strategy, with a focus on disbursing…

Sanwo-Olu unveils LASMECO to ease access to finance for SMEs

The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos State Access to Finance for SMEs Through Cooperatives (LASMECO), a landmark initiative aimed at unlocking access to capital for Micro, Small, and…

Tomato Ebola costs Nigeria N1.3bn in three states – Minister

The Federal Government has raised the alarm over the devastating impact of Tuta absoluta, also known as the tomato leaf miner or “Tomato Ebola,” as Nigeria loses over N1.3 billion…

NDPC unveils virtual academy for data security

In a bold move to strengthen digital defenses nationwide, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has rolled out its Data Protection Virtual Academy, an innovative hub set to reshape how…

Africa’s time is now: Finance minister calls for global investment

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has made a compelling case for increased global investment in Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, declaring that “Africa’s time is now” during a…