PTAD Clears Pension Arrears Worth N1.18bn
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTSD) has cleared a total of N1.18bn in pension arrears over the past five years, from 2020 to 2024, according to data obtained from BudgIT’s accountability platform, GovSpend, on Sunday.
These payments benefitted thousands of...
Nigeria Set to Boost Non-Oil Exports in 2025
With earnings of over $5.456 billion in the non-oil sector in 2024, the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to improve the country’s exports in 2025.
According to the outlook of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI),...
SEC Commits to Closing Financial Gap for Women
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that women—whether traders, entrepreneurs, professionals, or investors—have equitable access to financial services, investment opportunities, and the necessary tools to build sustainable wealth.
Speaking at the She’s...
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N890 per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890 per litre.
The price slash takes effect from Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Dangote Refinery’s spokesperson,...
50% Tariff Hike Implementation to Commence Next Month – Telcos
Telecoms operators have said they are preparing new tariffs to reflect the 50 per cent hike approved by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) .
Although the NCC has said the 50 per...
GEF's 23 New Mini-Grids to Benefit 70,000 Nigerians, 375 Enterprises
The Global Environment Facility (GEF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have advanced the implementation of the Africa Mini-Grids Program (AMP), a clean energy initiative designed to enhance socio-economic...
