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KATSINA GOVT LAUNCHES N3.1BN GRANT FOR 62,000 SMALL BUSINESSES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Katsina State Government has launched a N3.1 billion grant scheme targeting more than 62,000 nano, micro and small businesses across the state’s 34 local government areas. Governor Dikko
NNPCL RECORDS N7.2 TRILLION PROFIT IN 2025 By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recorded N7.2 trillion in profit after tax in 2025, representing a 33 per cent increase from the N5.4 trillion reported in 2024. The Group
NDLEA, UAE AGENCY SIGN PACT TO TACKLE DRUG TRAFFICKING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) of the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the
NIGERIA, ITALY MOBILISE $5BN FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria and Italy have joined a global effort to raise $5 billion to improve education financing and expand access to quality education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the initiative supports Nigeria’s
GIZ AGFIN SUPPORTS 101,000 FARMERS WITH N61BN FINANCING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban More than 101,000 farmers across 10 states have received training and gained access to over N61 billion in financing under the GIZ Promotion of Agricultural Finance for Agri-based Enterprises in
LOKOJA RESIDENTS LAMENT RISING PETROL PRICES, TRANSPORT FARES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have expressed concern over the rising price of petrol and its impact on transportation and the cost of goods and services. Petrol currently
RISING FOOD PRICES DEEPEN PRESSURE ON LOKOJA RESIDENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have expressed concern over the rising prices of food and essential commodities, saying the increase is making it increasingly difficult for households to
NIGERIA REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR WTO AND GLOBAL TRADE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, stressing the importance of global cooperation in promoting economic growth. Vice President Kashim Shettima
AON DEMANDS REVIEW OF 54 AVIATION CHARGES, BETTER AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has called for a review of the 54 charges imposed on Nigerian airlines, saying the costs are affecting the profitability and competitiveness
TINUBU BACKS LAUNCH OF AFRICAN CREDIT RATING AGENCY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the planned launch of the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) on October 7, describing it as a major step towards strengthening Africa’s financial independence.