Category: Economy

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim explained to World Bank in Washington DC on Monday, why President Tinubu will not compromise Nigeria sovereignty in the face of economic outlook and phoney data from World Bank/IMF

Gov Idris warns against politicizing security, highlights economic agenda at Elders Summit By JAMIL GULMA -Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has cautioned against the politicization of security issues in the state, emphasizing that the fight against insecurity is a collective and non-partisan responsibility. The Governor made the remarks at…

UNGA 2025: Nigeria Calls On Global Investors To Tap Into Reformed Oil Sector. By Chris Mark  The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has called on global investors to seize emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s rapidly transforming oil sector, citing strong reforms, enhanced production capacity, and regional influence as key…

Oil Production In Nigeria Increases Through Investments And Local Participation, Says Lokpobiri. By Chris Mark  As global discussions around Africa’s energy future continue, Nigeria is showcasing a distinct model for sustainably increasing oil production, attracting investments, and retaining value through local participation. Speaking at #AOW2025 in Accra, Ghana, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources…

Lokpobiri Calls For Deeper Regional Integration In Advancing Energy Security. By Chris Mark  Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing Africa’s energy security, calling for deeper regional integration at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum. Sen. Lokpobiri stressed…

FG Promises Safety Of Oil Worker’s In Nigeria. By Chris Mark  The safety of oil and gas workers is non-negotiable for the success of the Petroleum Industry as it directly impacts sectoral growth. This was stated by Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), who emphasized that such standards are…

FG Committed To Sustain Policies, Incentives In Oil Sector —Lokpobiri As a way for Nigeria to remain attractive destination for energy investment, The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining policies and incentives . This assurance was given by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D., during an inspection…

FG: Financing For Aba-Maiduguri Rail Corridor Secured Four Legacy Road Projects Designed To Connect Nigeria’s States By Shalom Oludele The federal government has secured financing for the entire Aba to Maiduguri corridor, cutting across Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Benue, of the 1443 kilometer Portharcourt Eastern Narrow Gauge Railway Project. This is…

NHF: Retirees Complain Of Non Payment Retired workers of the Federal Civil Service, have decried the poor treatment of retirees by operators of the National Housing Fund (NHF). The NHF, a contributory housing scheme, established to provide housing for eligible federal workers and affordable mortgage loans, is handled by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria,…

Industry Leaders Defend Local Content, Rally Behind NCDMB at NOG Energy Week At the NOG Energy Week in Abuja, industry leaders robustly defended Nigeria’s local content policy, rejecting claims that it inflates business costs in the oil and gas sector. They cautioned that such criticisms jeopardize the nation’s industrial progress and lauded the Nigerian Content…