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Stakeholders demand regulatory alignment following court ruling on FCCPC and NCC jurisdictions
A Federal High Court decision has delineated the regulatory boundaries between the FCCPC and the NCC, prompting industry calls for improved coordination in the airtime lending sector.
Police rescue 11 abducted travellers after fatal Zamfara attack
Authorities in Zamfara successfully rescued 11 kidnapped commuters following a deadly ambush on the Gummi–Sokoto road that left one person dead.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Advocates for Local Textile Consumption to Stimulate Industrial Growth
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to purchase locally made fabrics to support domestic industry and boost employment for women.
Nigeria risks losing significant carbon revenue due to shortage of local expertise
A climate finance expert warns that Nigeria could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in carbon credit revenue to foreign consultants unless it addresses its urgent shortage of skilled local professionals.
Why systemic issues hinder Nigeria’s potential in the global cocoa market
Structural neglect and a weak agricultural value chain have left Nigerian farmers unable to capitalize on the multi-billion dollar global coffee and cocoa market, according to industry experts.
Two young girls related to Boko Haram insurgents escape to safety in Borno
Two sisters related to Boko Haram fighters have escaped from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered to Nigerian troops in Gwoza, Borno State.
Nigeria expects 300,000 bpd increase via 2026 licensing bid round
The Nigerian government is targeting a production increase of 300,000 barrels per day through its latest oil block licensing round, with plans already underway for a follow-up 2026 bid phase.
Wednesday morning update: 10 key headlines from Nigeria
This morning's summary covers the Defence Minister's denial of resignation rumors, a fatal attack in Anambra, central bank interest rate decisions, and the rescue of students from an illegal university in Lagos.
Shettima: Strong Governance Is Essential for Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy
Vice President Kashim Shettima warned that Nigeria cannot reach its $1 trillion economic target without prioritizing corporate governance and ethical regulatory compliance.
House Committee Demands Answers From National Security Adviser Regarding PFIPC Oversight
The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser to explain why the illegal Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council was allowed to continue its operations after being flagged.