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FG tasks Dangote on 600,000 MT sugar production target

13.04.2026
The Federal Government has urged the Dangote Group to expand the annual production capacity of its subsidiary, Dangote Sugar Refinery, to 600,000 metric tonnes by 2030 as part of efforts to boost Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency drive. The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, gave the charge during a visit to the DSR complex...
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FG partners NCDC to create North-Central mining hub

13.04.2026
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s solid minerals sector as the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development announced a strategic partnership with the North Central Development Commission to unlock the vast mineral potential of the North Central region and boost job creation through local processing. Speaking while receiving the management of the Commission...
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MMA2 parking fee rises by 150%, sparking outrage

13.04.2026
Passengers have expressed anger over the sharp increase in parking tariffs at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited. Air travellers who park their vehicles within the terminal facility lamented the upward review of parking tariffs by over 150 per cent, depending on vehicle categories. The development has left many...
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Nigeria Aligns Policy and Research for Agri-Food Sector

13.04.2026
Policymakers, researchers, and development partners have charted a coordinated pathway for transforming Nigeria’s agri-food system, with a strong push for aligning policy, evidence, and implementation to deliver measurable impact. They converged at a recent policy dialogue in Abuja, organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, and other partners,...
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Nigeria Strengthens Border Governance at West Africa Forum

13.04.2026
The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission, Adamu Adaji, has attended the Regional Meeting of the Platform for the Exchange and Coordination of Border Area Management in West Africa, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 7th to 10th April 2026. The Head, Information, Press, and Public Relations at the agency, Chinwe Udouwem, disclosed this in...
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Controllers Warn of Ageing Gear

13.04.2026
Tension is mounting across Nigeria’s aviation sector as Nigerian air traffic controllers have raised a fresh alarm, warning that deteriorating infrastructure, poor welfare, and mounting psychological strain may force them to consider nationwide flow control measures to ease pressure on members. The controllers, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association, raised the...
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Nigeria’s Capital Spending Cut by N1tn Amid Fiscal Squeeze

13.04.2026
The Federal Government’s capital spending dropped by N1tn in 2025 as rising recurrent expenditure squeezed fiscal space, the World Bank has said. The bank disclosed this in its April 2026 Nigeria Development Update titled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development.” It stated, “Capital spending declined from 1.3 per cent of...
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NNPC revenue hits N2.68tn despite oil output drop

13.04.2026
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a revenue collection of N2.68 trillion from its economic activities in February 2026, even as crude oil production declined to 1.51 million barrels per day amid pipeline outages and operational setbacks. The company reported a 4.2 per cent increase in revenue for its February 2026 operations, rising...
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PowerLabs gets funding to fix Nigeria’s electricity woes

13.04.2026
A Lagos-based energy and climate-tech start-up, PowerLabs, has raised a pre-seed funding round to tackle Nigeria’s fragmented and unreliable power systems. The round was led by Breega, with participation from Catalyst Fund, Mercy Corps Ventures and Kaleo Ventures. The company said in a statement by CEO & Co-Founder, Tobechukwu Arinze on Saturday that proceeds would...
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FMCG Firm Rolls Out Consumer Reward Campaign for Mums

13.04.2026
Three Crowns Milk has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of its Mum of the Year campaign, as the dairy brand intensifies consumer engagement and brand loyalty efforts through a nationwide promotional initiative. The campaign, now in its eighth edition, is positioned as a platform to recognise and celebrate mothers while reinforcing the brand’s...
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