Category: Business
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GLOBAL SCHOOL MEALS REACH 466 MILLION CHILDREN, BOOSTING EDUCATION AND JOBS
School meal programs grow by 80 million kids since 2020, unlocking health, learning, and economic benefits worldwide. The World Food Programme reports 466 million children now receive nutritious school meals—a 20% increase fueled by rising government investments. Beyond hunger relief, school meals enhance attendance, cognitive function, and education quality, while creating millions of jobs in…
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TINUBU ORDERS FEC TO CRASH FOOD PRICES, PROMOTE SAFE PASSAGE OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS
Federal Government intensifies push for affordable food through targeted transport reforms and food sovereignty vision. President Tinubu has mandated a Federal Executive Council committee to drive down food prices nationwide by ensuring safe, efficient passage of farm produce across transport routes. Minister Sen. Sabi Abdullahi highlighted this effort as central to achieving food sovereignty, alongside…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR IMO COUNCIL SEAT TO BOOST GLOBAL MARITIME LEADERSHIP
Nigeria bids for Category C seat at IMO, pledging strong, responsible leadership and maritime security. Nigeria, led by Minister Adegboyega Oyetola, kicked off its campaign in New York for a 2026–2027 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council seat. Highlighting Nigeria’s strategic maritime position, vast coastline, and landmark security achievements like the Deep Blue Project, Oyetola promised…
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NLNG LEVERAGES AI TO BOOST SAFETY, EFFICIENCY IN GAS OPERATIONS
Pioneering AI adoption slashes training time and sharpens decision-making in Nigeria’s gas sector. NLNG’s Deputy MD Olakunle Osobu revealed at Gastech Milan that AI integration is revolutionizing operations across its vast infrastructure, enhancing safety and productivity. AI cuts operator training from 6-12 months to just 2-3, enables smarter equipment management, and reinforces NLNG’s zero-incident culture.…
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NIGERIA AIMS FOR 25% INDUSTRIAL GDP GROWTH BY 2035 WITH STRATEGIC ENERGY PUSH
Ambitious new framework to transform Nigeria into a competitive, gas-driven industrial powerhouse. At the Gastech conference in Milan, Minister Sen. John Owan unveiled Nigeria’s plan to boost industrial GDP contribution from 10% to 25% by 2035 under President Tinubu’s strategic framework. Emphasizing a shift from resource reliance to innovation, Nigeria is leveraging its vast gas…
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AEDC REPORTS NATIONAL GRID COLLAPSE CAUSING POWER OUTAGE
Nationwide blackout hits AEDC areas after grid failure; restoration efforts underway. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced a collapse of the national grid at 11:23 a.m. on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages across its franchise areas. AEDC is coordinating with stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid stabilizes, urging customers for patience…
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FEDERAL GOVT PUSHES GREEN INVESTMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION
Nigeria aims to lead in eco-friendly airport operations with collaborative carbon emission management. Minister Festus Keyamo, speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, urged unified action to cut carbon emissions and promote green innovation in Nigeria’s aviation sector. He highlighted that achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation at NAIA will signal Nigeria’s commitment to…
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NNPCL AIMS FOR $60BN INVESTMENT TO EXPAND NIGERIA’S GAS INFRASTRUCTURE
Nigeria targets major gas expansion to boost industrialisation and cement its role in global energy. NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari announced plans to attract $60 billion in investment over the next 5-7 years to scale natural gas production to 12 billion cubic feet per day and increase refinery capacity. Key projects include the AKK pipeline, LNG…
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GLOBAL MARKETS TO YOUR PLATE: MEDIA TRAINING UNCOVERS THE ECONOMY BEHIND YOUR DINNER BILL
Ever wondered how the ups and downs of financial markets ripple all the way to the price of your dinner? A two-city media training in Nigeria has been digging into just that, helping journalists connect the dots between global trade, commodity prices, debt, and everyday costs.The training, held in Abuja (September 8–9, and to hold…
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INSIDE ABUJA: POWER PLAYERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON PUBLIC DEBT OVERSIGHT
At the 11th WAAPAC Conference, top watchdogs and press chiefs unite to sharpen the teeth of parliamentary oversight on Nigeria’s mounting public debt. From left, WAAPAC President Issouf Traure, NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike, House Committee Chair Bamidele Salam, and Auditor General Shaakaa Chira convene at the National Assembly for a high-stakes chat on public…
