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Economic Activity Expands for Fourth Month as PMI Hits 53 Points
Festus Akanbi Nigeria’s economic activity expanded for the fourth consecutive month in September, with the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.0 points, as stronger industrial performance supported continued
Lagos Bars New Diesel Buses from Regulated Fleet, Mandates CNG, Electric Vehicles
Sunday Ehigiator The Lagos State Government has stopped admitting new diesel-powered buses into its regulated public transport system, directing operators to deploy compressed natural gas (CNG) or electric vehicles as
Petrol Subsidy Financially Unsustainable for Nigeria, Lokpobiri Tells Obi, Atiku
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticised presidential candidates who support petrol subsidy, calling the policy financially unsustainable for Nigeria.Lokpobiri spoke at the weekend during
North-east Govs Ask FG to Revive Oil Exploration in Borno as Kolmani Project Resumes
• Raise ₦10.8 billion to form regional airline Michael Olugbode in Abuja The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has called on the federal government to revive stalled oil exploration activities in
For Tunde Rahman, Honours Keep Coming
There are honours that come with the office, honours that come with age, and then there are those that follow a man simply because of the footprints he has left
Jani Ibrahim’s Rise to West Africa’s Business Frontline
Jani Ibrahim’s career has followed an unusual arc: engineer first, industrialist second, institution builder last, each stage quietly funding the next. In September, that arc reached West Africa, when he
Fire Erupts Near Aramco Facility as Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A fire and heavy smoke erupted near a facility belonging to Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Saudi Aramco, in Riyadh yesterday, as renewed fighting between Saudi-backed forces
Pantami’s Second Coming: Former Minister Secures PDP Ticket Again in Gombe
In 2014, Isa Pantami led congregational prayers calling curses down on the PDP and the Goodluck Jonathan government he led. This week, that same party handed him its ticket for
Appeal Court Upholds Nullification of CAMA on CAC Powers over Religious Groups, Others
Alex Enumah in Abuja The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld a Federal High Court judgment nullifying several provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA),
2027: Labour Party Youth Leaders Move to Back Tinubu’s Reelection
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Youth Wing of the faction of the Labour Party loyal to Mr Julius Abure has proposed an alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and
