Power Surge Triggers Fire in Ilorin, One Dead

Abuja: Fire Guts Kugbo Furniture Market, Firemen Awaits “Authorization”

On Sunday morning, while the traders of Kugbo Furniture Market were at prayer, their livelihoods were reduced to charcoal. The fire, which razed fifteen shops and several homes, was not particularly sophisticated; it was fueled by the predictable cocktail of sawdust, varnish, and polyurethane foam. Yet, the real accelerant was not chemical, but administrative. The…

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Nigeria to Sell State Assets to Private Investors in 2026, Says Finance Minister

  Nigeria’s federal government is preparing to sell select state-owned assets to private investors starting in 2026, according to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Speaking during the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Edun confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding which public assets…

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Bank of Industry receives CBN licence for alternative finance window

  The Bank of Industry has obtained regulatory clearance from the Central Bank of Nigeria to establish a Non-Interest Banking window, a development the development finance institution says will broaden financial access for ethically motivated enterprises and underserved segments of the economy. According to a statement issued by the bank, the approval authorises BoI to…

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Foreign Direct Ivestments: UAE Pledges Massive Financial Injection

Foreign Direct Investments: UAE Pledges Massive Financial Injection

  The United Arab Emirates has projected a massive ten-billion-dollar investment push into the Nigerian economy. This ambitious financial commitment emerged during the high-profile Investopia Global Africa summit held in Lagos Nigeria on Monday. Emirati officials indicated that these funds will primarily target the infrastructure, digital economy, and renewable energy sectors. This strategic announcement signals…

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Revenue Allocation: Federal, State, and Local Governments Share ₦1.97trn

Revenue Allocation: Federal, State, and Local Governments Share N1.97trn

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦1.97 trillion for December 2025. This disbursement represents the collective revenue generated by the federation during the final month of last year. The committee distributed these funds among the Federal Government, the 36 states, and 774 local governments. This record-breaking figure reflects a significant…

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Industrial Expansion: Dangote Seals Gas Supply Deal with NNPC

The Dangote Group has officially secured a long-term gas supply agreement with subsidiaries of the NNPC. This landmark pact ensures a steady flow of natural gas to the conglomerate’s massive industrial complex. Specifically, the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company will facilitate the delivery of feedstock to the Dangote Refinery. The agreement also covers energy requirements for…

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