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Makinde on Nigerian Governance Reform & State Autonomy

At a dialogue hosted by Harvard University, Kennedy School Mossavar-Rahmani Centre for Business and Government on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, spoke on the theme “Industrialisation and Leadership in Africa: Ensuring Continuity in Hard Times”, offering reflections on governance, institution-building, education, opposition politics, and the future of development in Nigeria....
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FCCPC Seals Abuja Estate Over Undelivered Housing Units

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Thursday sealed off Paradise Estate in the Life Camp Extension area of Abuja over allegations that the developer failed to deliver housing units to subscribers despite receiving full payments over several years. The enforcement action followed what the commission described as repeated non-compliance with regulatory directives after...
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Sanwo-Olu Urges Tax Agency Autonomy for National Growth

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, commended the performance of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, describing it as a critical driver of the state’s economic growth, while calling for greater autonomy for tax agencies across the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the State House, Marina, while hosting members of the Joint Revenue Board for...
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Nigeria Plans Livestock Sector Expansion to $74bn

The Federal Government is targeting a near doubling of its livestock industry to $74bn over the next decade as part of broader efforts to transform agriculture, improve food security, and stabilise the economy. The plan, outlined on Wednesday at the ninth edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse held at the Civic Centre, Lagos, forms part...
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Stronger Nigeria Gas Laws Needed to Attract Investment

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s gas industry have called for stronger legal and regulatory frameworks to attract investment and unlock the country’s vast gas resources, following deliberations at the inaugural Legal Forum organised by the Nigerian Gas Association. In a statement on Wednesday, the association said the maiden forum, held on 17 April 2026, brought together legal...
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Nigeria Attracts $425m for Solar Manufacturing in 2025

Nigeria has attracted about $425m in investments in 2025 for the establishment of eight renewable energy manufacturing facilities as part of efforts to scale up local production of solar panels and position the country as a regional hub for clean energy manufacturing in West Africa. The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu,...
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MXT Capital Launches Green Savings Account for ESG Goals

MXT Capital, a financial technology platform, has announced the launch of its “Green Vault” initiative, a programme designed to link personal savings with environmental sustainability. According to a statement issued by the company on Wednesday, the new feature allows users to convert their savings accounts into tools for environmental impact by allocating a portion of...
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FAAC Shares N2.04tn March Revenue Amid Stronger Inflows

The Federation Account Allocation Committee shared a total of N2.04tn as revenue for March 2026, reflecting a N150bn increase from the N1.89tn distributed in February, amid stronger statutory inflows. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and signed by its Director of Press...
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Iran War Slashes Global Oil Demand Outlook, IEA Reports

The International Energy Agency has warned that the Iran war has destabilised global oil markets, cutting demand expectations and triggering what it described as the most severe supply shock in history, driven by disruptions across the Middle East energy corridor. In its latest Oil Market Report, the agency said global oil demand is now projected...
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