Abuja, Jan. 14, 2026 – Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, says the federal government is positioning Nigeria as a leading solid minerals hub in Africa and a key global partner in minerals essential for the transition to green energy. He said this was the key reason for the current emphasis on the establishment of lithium processing and gold refining facilities across the country. The minister said this during a meeting with Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, ahead of the Future …
YÒMÍ OYÉKÀN – One Week in Office as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Signage & Advertisement
Akure, Nov. 30, 2025 – In just one week of assuming office as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Signage & Advertisement, Yòmí Oyékàn has hit the ground running—setting a clear tone of structure, compliance and modernization in the state’s outdoor advertising space. His early days in office have been marked by direct field engagement, quick assessment of signage corridors, and immediate action to restore order to areas previously overwhelmed by unregulated commercial displays. Within his first week, Oyékàn led an enforcement sweep across key …
Trump’s new visa fees spur offshoring talks, hiring turmoil
New York, Sept 24, 2025 – The Trump administration’s hefty new visa fees for H-1B workers have prompted high-level talks inside companies in Silicon Valley and beyond on the possibility of moving more jobs overseas – precisely the outcome the policy was meant to stop. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced the change to the visa program that has long been a recruitment pathway for tech firms and encouraged international students to pursue postgraduate courses in the U.S. While the $100,000 levy applies only to new applicants – …
London, Sept. 11, 2025 – Rachel Reeves admitted the UK economy ‘feels stuck’ today as she vowed to ease business rates pain for small firms. The Chancellor insisted getting growth going is her ‘number one mission’ and promised ‘tax reforms’ as she announced the overhaul. The Treasury is looking at changes to the current system of tax on business properties as part of efforts to cut red tape. It will focus on getting rid of ‘cliff edges’ that can discourage expansion and investment – potentially benefiting some of the firms …
US inflation ticks up in August, complicating Fed’s rate cut path
Washington, Sept, 11, 2025 – Inflation edged higher in August, government data showed Thursday, as investors looked for signs of how much President Trump’s tariffs are filtering into consumer prices and what that means for how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.9% annually in August, s rise from July’s 2.7 % increase and on par with economist expectations. Month over month, prices rose 0.4%, an uptick from July’s 0.2% …
Tinubu assures Colombia of swift implementation of bilateral agreements
Abuja, Sept. 2, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and aligning its foreign relations with evolving global trends in trade, politics, and culture. The President made the pledge on Monday while received the Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, at the State House in Abuja. He said the global economic volatility and shifting international policies would necessitate new partners for shared prosperity. Tinubu assured the delegation of senior government, business, and diplomatic officials from the South American country that …
Recent 20% upsurge in non-oil exports signifies workability of FG policies – Group
Abuja, Aug. 18, 2025 – The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have described the recent astronomical increase in Nigeria’s non-oil exports as a direct result of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s proactive economic policies. The group said the recent 20% increase in export figures in the first half of 2025 was unprecedented in recent years. It made the observation in a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe. ”We note with joy that the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has announced that the country’s exports rose by …
Bauchi state appoints Chinese national as economic adviser
Bauchi, Aug. 15, 2025 – Bauchi State has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government. Gov. Bala Mohammed announced this in Bauchi on Thursday while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Chinesse firm. He said the decision is to raise the status of the state to a hub of international cooperation, accelerate investment and facilitate industrial development. Mohammed said the gesture was also to facilitate trade and bilateral cooperation with China. He said the MoU provided the framework for cooperation in specific …
Chowdeck, Nigerian food delivery startup, raises $9m to expand business
Lagos, Aug. 11, 2025 – Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup that has stayed profitable in a notoriously tough and low margin market, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to launch a quick commerce strategy and expand into more cities in Nigeria and Ghana. The equity round was led by Novastar Ventures with participation from Y Combinator, AAIC Investment, Rebel Fund, GFR Fund, Kaleo, HoaQ, and others. The investors are betting on the team’s ability to pair local market expertise with execution and turn a notoriously difficult sector …
FEC approves N900bn for upgrade of aviation infrastructure
Abuja, Aug. 1, 2025 – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth over N900 billion for extensive infrastructure upgrades at some major airports across Nigeria. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday after the FEC meeting. He said the projects would be funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund. “Today, it was the turn of aviation to receive the kind attention of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund. “We are very grateful that His Excellency the President has focused on aviation …