Lagos State is strengthening its position as Nigeria’s hub for agricultural innovation, leading a sweeping transformation of its food systems and local economy. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu said the state’s strategy—driven by technology, youth empowerment, and modern market infrastructure—is reshaping how food is produced, processed, and distributed. He made this known at the second edition

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In a major push to boost Nigeria’s human capital and build a more resilient, inclusive economy, ActionAid Nigeria and its partner organisations have intensified efforts to expand national skills development, targeting returning migrants and vulnerable populations across key sectors. The initiative—part of ActionAid’s Reintegration and Empowerment for Connecting and Nurturing Opportunities for Vulnerable Populations and

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In a significant step toward strengthening healthcare delivery through clean and reliable energy, JMG Limited has donated a 10-kilowatt solar power system to the Agboyi-Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre in Lagos State. The company said the initiative reflects its deep commitment to sustainable development and social impact in local communities. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Group

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Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited has announced the appointment of Engr. Elozino Olaniyan as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a historic milestone as the company’s first female CEO. Her tenure will officially begin on December 1, 2025. The appointment signals a new era for the indigenous exploration and production company as it strengthens

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Africa’s top innovation and technology leaders will gather at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on November 25 for the InnTech Summit 2025, a high-level forum aimed at shaping the continent’s future through artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy, and sustainability. Speaking at a pre-event press conference in Abuja, Chairman of the InnTech Summit,

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has intensified its regulatory reforms with the rollout of its Maritime Labour e-Platform and the presentation of the 2025 Stevedoring Regulations, marking a significant shift toward digital governance, stricter compliance, and tougher penalties of up to ₦15 million for violations. The initiatives were unveiled during a stakeholders’

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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector as a catalyst for food security, job creation, and rural income growth. Current estimates show that the livestock industry contributes about $32 billion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But under the government’s new strategic plan, that figure is expected to more than

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Nigeria has the potential to increase its export earnings by up to $3.9 billion if it fully exploits untapped global demand for high-value products, according to the International Trade Centre (ITC) Export Potential Map. The report shows that Nigeria’s total export potential stands at $7.6 billion, driven primarily by cocoa, urea, cashew nuts, and increasingly,

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Diamond Ilori, founder of Wardiere Oakmount Developments, has called on private developers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to adopt structured and sustainable urban development strategies, ensuring their projects comply with government regulations and embrace the “master community” model. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Ilori praised the reforms being implemented by FCT Minister

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Nigeria’s drive toward a fully digital tax administration system is highlighting a significant technology gap among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with fewer than 15 percent currently using artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. Experts warn this could slow compliance and expose businesses to new risks under the updated Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) reforms.

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