The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on data sharing aimed at strengthening economic research, policy formulation, and climate-informed decision-making in Nigeria. The agreement was formalized on…
Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyes Partnership with Dangote Group on Africa Investments
PHOTO: President/CE, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote with CEO, Norges Bank Investment Management, Nicolai Tangen The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has held a high-level meeting with Nicolai Tangen, the Chief Executive Officer of Norges Bank Investment…
NAEC 2026: Lokpobiri, Ekpo to Lead 300+ Energy Leaders on Indigenous Growth, IOC Asset Divestment Push
The Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) has unveiled plans for its 2026 Annual Conference, with a strong focus on addressing structural barriers limiting indigenous participation across Nigeria’s oil, gas, power, renewable energy, and solid minerals sectors. The conference,…
NGO, institute unveil blockchain-enabled solar dryer to tackle post-harvest losses
Community Action for Food Security, Africa (CAFS) and Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) have unveiled “Incorporation of Blockchain Technology to Access Climate-Smart Solar Dryers” to tackle post-harvest losses. The project supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under…
Executive Order 9 to Reshape Petroleum Revenue Management — Law Firm
A Lagos-based law firm, Tope Adebayo LP, says the recently signed Executive Order 9 marks a significant shift in the management and control of petroleum revenues in Nigeria. A senior lawyer in the firm, Mr Tope Adebayo, stated this in…
23 Investors Bid as Lagos Water Corporation Targets 80% Water Supply Expansion Through Historic PPP Reform
Left: Engr. (Mrs.) Helen O. Taiwo, Executive Director, Operations and Engr. Mukhtaar T. Tijani, MD, Lagos Water Corporation. Right: Adiyan water works Lagos Moves to Privatise Key Water Infrastructure as Water Corporation Targets Major Expansion in Water Access for…
NBCC, Stakeholders Urge Innovation, Investment to Tackle Food Insecurity
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and agriculture stakeholders have called for stronger innovation, investment, and policy reforms to build a resilient sector and secure Nigeria’s path to food security. They made the call at the NBCC Agriculture and Agro-Allied…
Adaptation Fund Accredits Bhutan’s RSPN as 39th Implementing Entity
The Adaptation Fund (AF) has accredited the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) of Bhutan as a National Implementing Entity (NIE) to the Fund. The decision will enable Bhutan to identify, develop, and implement AF-funded projects under the AF’s…
Tomato Prices Triple in Nigeria as Supply Drops, Transport Costs Hit N2 Million Per Trailer
Tomato prices have surged sharply across Nigeria following worsening supply shortages in key northern producing states and rising transportation costs, according to the Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN). The association said the ongoing scarcity has triggered one…
