Tag: #Investment
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FIX SECURITY, FIX INVESTMENT: EXPERT URGES EDO TO ACT FAST
A Germany-based security expert, Godwin Ogbebor, is calling on the Edo State Government to step up security to attract investment and protect lives. Speaking in Benin City, Ogbebor said many indigenes abroad are hesitant to invest back home due to rising insecurity. Through his Food, Education, Shelter and Security Foundation, he has proposed a community-based…
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SAUDI ENVOY, DANGOTE MOVE TO BOOST INVESTMENT TIES BETWEEN BOTH ECONOMIES
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, has met with billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to deepen economic cooperation between both countries. The meeting, held at the envoy’s residence in Abuja’s Diplomatic Quarter, focused on expanding partnerships in energy, industry, infrastructure, and investment opportunities. Al-Balawi said the engagement reflects growing Saudi–Nigeria economic relations and…
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SOLUDO APPOINTS PIONEER CEO FOR ANAMBRA INVESTMENT DRIVE
Anambra is making a bold economic move—new investment corporation, new CEO, big expectations. Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Nwabunwanne Okonkwo as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), signaling a fresh push to attract investors and fund major projects. Okonkwo, a finance lawyer with over 16 years’ experience,…
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NIGERIA PUSHES $2.3TR INFRASTRUCTURE FIX, COURTS GLOBAL INVESTORS AT IMF/WORLD BANK TALKS
From power lines to highways, Nigeria is shopping big on infrastructure — and the bill is running into trillions. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission says Nigeria is ramping up efforts to close its massive infrastructure gap, estimated at $2.3 trillion between 2020 and 2043. Director-General Jobson Ewalefoh disclosed this in Washington D.C. during the IMF/World…
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AKWA IBOM, NETHERLANDS JOIN FORCES TO REVAMP AGRICULTURE
From greenhouses to dairy systems, Akwa Ibom is teaming up with the Netherlands to drive a new era of smart farming. The Akwa Ibom State government is set to partner with Netherlands to boost agriculture and unlock new opportunities in agro-tech and food production. The deal was unveiled at the Agrofood Fair Nigeria in Lagos…
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DANGOTE SOUNDS ALARM: GLOBAL OIL TENSIONS COULD HIT NIGERIA HARD
From fuel prices to daily survival, Africa’s richest man warns the Middle East crisis could ripple into every corner of Nigeria’s economy. Business mogul Aliko Dangote has warned that rising tensions in the Middle East could trigger serious economic shocks for Nigeria and other African countries. Speaking after meeting with Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos,…
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MALAYSIA–NIGERIA TRADE HITS $664M AS EXPORTS SURGE 20%
Stronger ties, bigger deals — Malaysia ramps up exports to Nigeria, driven by palm oil, machinery, and booming partnerships. Trade relations between Nigeria and Malaysia are heating up, with Malaysia’s exports to Nigeria jumping by 20.7% to $664 million in 2025 — a sign of deepening economic ties. Data from the Malaysia External Trade Development…
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BAUCHI EYES $200M AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BOOST
Governor Bala Mohammed says the state is ready to tick every global box to unlock a massive agriculture investment. Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi’s commitment to meeting all international standards required to secure a proposed $200 million agro-industrial investment backed by the Islamic Development Bank and other partners. Speaking while receiving the Special Agro-Industrial Processing…
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PLATEAU GOV MUTFWANG NAMED SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR 2025
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang has been honoured as Silverbird Governor of the Year 2025, hailed for his peace-building efforts and policies that are transforming Plateau State into a hub for investment and development. Former Plateau governor and Senator, Sen. Simon Lalong, described the award as a “well-deserved recognition” of Mutfwang’s measurable strides in restoring peace and…
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FG SWEARS IN SON BOARD TO BOOST INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
New leadership tasked with raising product standards, driving industrialisation and attracting investment. The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing board of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), signaling a renewed push to strengthen industrial growth and make Nigeria more attractive to investors. In Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said…
