FG vows to Stop States’ Interference in LGs’ Finances The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to end the long-standing interference by state governments in funds allocated to the 774 local government areas from the Federation Account. The pledge was made on Thursday in Abuja by...

Raw Material Exports Won’t Save Nigeria - Adedeji Nigeria must urgently transition from an economy dependent on raw material exports to one driven by ideas, innovation, and the production of complex goods if it hopes to achieve sustainable growth and long-term prosperity, the Chairman of...

NAHCON Reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s Feb. 8 Deadline for 2026 Hajj Data Capture   The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s 8 February 2026 deadline for pilgrims’ data submission and group formation on the Nusuk Masar platform, describing it as a mandatory requirement...

CBN to Release Open Banking Roadmap Within Three Months The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to issue an implementation roadmap for Open Banking within the next three months, as part of efforts to close technical gaps and strengthen the country’s financial ecosystem. This was disclosed in...

Dangote Refinery Not Importing Fuel, Says MD The Managing Director of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, has said that the $20bn facility is not importing finished petroleum products, explaining that the refinery operates a merchant refining model that does not rely solely on crude...

Shettima Launches 25-Year Economic Blueprint for Southeast Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday unveiled a 25-year development blueprint for the South-East region, describing the region as a central pillar of Nigeria’s economic future. He unveiled the blueprint on Wednesday during the South-East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholders’ Forum...