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NCDMB attracts Radisson, Edison to Yenagoa

NCDMB attracts Radisson, Edison to Yenagoa

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has sealed an international management agreement with Radisson Hospitality Belgium and Edison Hotel…
VAT collections climb to ₦2.28tn in Q3 2025 – NBS

VAT collections climb to ₦2.28tn in Q3 2025 – NBS

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax collections rose to ₦2.28 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting sustained economic activity across…
Limited bankable deals stall US$40m women in energy fund, WIEN says

Limited bankable deals stall US$40m women in energy fund, WIEN says

A US$40m intervention energy fund created to boost women’s participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is struggling to gain…
Drug shortages, funding cuts threaten Nigeria’s fight against neglected tropical diseases

Drug shortages, funding cuts threaten Nigeria’s fight against neglected tropical diseases

Nigeria’s campaign against neglected tropical diseases is facing mounting pressure as drug shortages, donor exits and funding gaps threaten decades…
NCDMB commissions Hi-Tech medical lab at Bayelsa Medical University

NCDMB commissions Hi-Tech medical lab at Bayelsa Medical University

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has extended its capacity development mandate beyond oil and gas, commissioning a fully…
Nigeria set to receive groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in March

Nigeria set to receive groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in March

Nigeria has the world’s second-highest HIV/AIDS epidemic, with approximately 1.9 million people living with HIV (PLHIV) and a national prevalence…
Nigeria’s agro-exports face 30% rejection abroad, Sesame seed hit hardest

Nigeria’s agro-exports face 30% rejection abroad, Sesame seed hit hardest

Nigeria’s agricultural exports are running into serious trouble at foreign ports, and sesame seed is taking the hardest hit. Industry…
FG extends raw shea nut export restriction for one year

FG extends raw shea nut export restriction for one year

Nigeria’s restriction on the export of raw shea nuts will remain in place for another year, following fresh approval by…
Reps to review Tobacco Control Act over emerging vape products

Reps to review Tobacco Control Act over emerging vape products

Nigeria’s tobacco control law may soon face a major overhaul as lawmakers move to confront a fast-changing nicotine market dominated…
Lagos Fanti carnival brings Afro-Brazilian heritage to the heart of the city

Lagos Fanti carnival brings Afro-Brazilian heritage to the heart of the city

On April 6, 2026, Tafawa Balewa Square will not look like itself because the usual rush of Island traffic will…
Nigerians stream millions of hours as podcast listening soars

Nigerians stream millions of hours as podcast listening soars

Nigeria’s love for music and podcasts is showing no signs of slowing down. Spotify reports that Nigerian users streamed more…
Enugu to host global innovators at 2026 Tech Festival

Enugu to host global innovators at 2026 Tech Festival

The city of Enugu is set to welcome technology leaders from around the world at the 2026 Enugu Tech Festival,…
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