Your browser does not support the video tag. ‎Nigeria has signed a landmark agreement with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch the Nigerian Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, backed by up to $7.5 million in funding and technical support. ‎The initiative which took place in Abuja on Wednesday aims to fast-track the integration

Dollar Against Naira Your browser does not support the video tag. ‎The naira falls slightly by ₦2.33 against the US dollar at parallel market but appreciated at the official market on Tuesday, June 3, reflecting ongoing volatility in Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape. Read Also: ‎In the black market, currency traders in Abuja told Economic Confidential

Nigeria will host the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) from June 20 to 21, 2025, at the Abuja International Conference Centre. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, announced this news. He said the summit will bring together leaders, business people, development partners, and young innovators from across West Africa. The theme for the

The New Spending Culture in Nigeria In 2025, Nigeria’s consumer landscape is shifting in ways that reflect deeper societal values, financial ambitions, and personal well-being. As inflation continues to bite and naira weakens, Nigerians are making critical choices about where their money goes. Among the top contenders: church donations, skincare and beauty, and cryptocurrency investments.

The 2025 CAF Player of the Year race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with three African superstars delivering world-class performances in their respective leagues to become frontrunners. Egyptian forward, Nigerian striker, and Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi have all posted standout seasons in England, Turkey, and France, respectively

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a major source of revenue for Nigeria’s government, helping to fund infrastructure, salaries, and public services across the country. Each quarter, states contribute different amounts to the national VAT pool, reflecting their level of economic activity, business presence, and population. For the first quarter of 2025, here is a detailed

David Coote, once a familiar face in English football’s top flight, has resurfaced in an unlikely role, delivering parcels for courier company Evri just months after his dramatic exit from the world of professional refereeing.  His fall from grace, following a string of controversies and a subsequent UEFA ban, has sparked fresh conversations about accountability

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) IATA Bemoans High Airlines’ Operating Costs in Africa Your browser does not support the video tag. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed concern over the high operating costs of airlines in Africa. IATA Regional Vice President Kamil Al-Awadhi revealed this through a document presented at the ongoing

CNG Dispenser CNG: 50,000 Vehicles Converted, Investments Hit $500m – FG Your browser does not support the video tag. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, an agency of the Federal Government, has revealed that Nigeria’s push towards alternative transportation fuels has attracted over $500m in investments and converted more than 50,000 vehicles to run on

Your browser does not support the video tag. FG Estimates N880bn Annually for Road Maintenance The Federal Government must spend about N880bn annually for the maintenance of the federal road network nationwide, the Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goroyo, declared on Monday. This came as the Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency

NIPSS Directing Staff behind the Queries Barrister Nima Salman Mann and Rear Admiral A.A. Mustapha Your browser does not support the video tag. By AbdulRahman AbdulRaheem, Managing Editor, PRNigeria We have read, with keen interest and deep concern, the rejoinder issued by Professor Sola Adeyanju, Head of Public Affairs at the National Institute for Policy

NEITI Nigeria may Lose N3.43trn to Gas Flaring, NEITI Warns Your browser does not support the video tag. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has expressed concern over the volume of gas flared in 2023, amounting to 183.408 billion standard cubic feet (SCF). The Executive Secretary of NEITI, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, stated this