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Civil Service Outpaces Politics in Corruption, Says EFCC Chair

Civil Service Outpaces Politics in Corruption, Says EFCC Chair The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, said that the money stolen by civil servants in Nigeria far outweighed that by politicians. Olukoyede, who spoke on the pervasive nature of corruption in Nigeria’s system, said...

NITDA Equips PRNigeria Ilorin Centre to Boost Youth Digital Skills

NITDA Equips PRNigeria Ilorin Centre to Boost Youth Digital Skills In a significant move to advance digital empowerment and media innovation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has equipped the PRNigeria Centre in Ilorin with cutting-edge digital infrastructure. The intervention marks a major milestone in...

Japan, Nigeria Partner to Enhance Food Security with $110m Facility

The Federal Government has strengthened its collaborative initiative with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to bolster food security in the country

One Third of Dangote Refinery Crude Purchased from US – Report

Nigeria, Africa’s leading producer of crude oil, has increased its imports of U.S. WTI crude due to the Dangote Oil Refinery’s growing appetite for the hydrocarbon, according to a Bloomberg report.

DisCos Record Over N200bn Revenue Shortfall

Electricity distribution companies recorded a shortfall of over N202bn in their revenue collections for the first quarter of 2025, despite a rise in electricity billing across the country, an analysis of official industry data.

Firms Blame Soaring Energy Cost for High Inflation

Firms Blame Soaring Energy Cost for High Inflation The Central Bank of Nigeria has reported that the majority of Nigerian firms identify high energy costs, particularly fuel, diesel, and electricity, as the leading cause of inflation in the country. This was disclosed in its May 2025...