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PZ Cussons has officially withdrawn its earlier plan to divest from Africa, choosing instead to reinforce its long-standing presence on the continent. The move marks a significant shift for the 140-year-old consumer goods company, which had previously signaled interest in selling its African operations due to currency volatility, tough macroeconomic conditions, and challenges in […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi Nigeria has long suffered from a structural problem in its oil sector owing to death of leadership driven by politics or technocratic governance disconnected from the realities of oil production. The result was wasted resources, underutilised assets, periodic reforms that fizzled out, and repeated failed promises devoid of accountability. When Tinubu weeded […]
The Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the state government to prohibit the sale and use of knockouts and fireworks during festive periods, citing their growing use as cover for criminal activities and the threat they pose to public safety. The call was made during plenary session on December 10 when Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi […]
In a landmark move aimed at strengthening private sector engagement and promoting regional economic integration, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Nigerian business magnate, Aliko Dangote as the first-ever chairman of its newly established ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). The announcement was made during the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS […]
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have formally entered a new phase of military collaboration with the signing of a comprehensive five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, aimed at enhancing bilateral security ties and strengthening Nigeria’s defence capabilities. The agreement was signed in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved five major memoranda from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, signaling a bold push to advance Nigeria’s industrialisation, modernise transport, and enhance infrastructure in Lagos. Among the approved items is the long-awaited Nigerian Industrial Policy 2025, a framework designed to guide the nation’s industrial growth […]
