NGO trains over 20,000 undergraduates on plastic pollution
By Peter Egwuatu U-Recycle Initiative Africa, a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has trained over twenty thousand youths across four federal universities in Nigeria through the second edition of its flagship multi-year initiative for universities, called PlasticWize 2.0. The NGO is advancing environmental education, circular economy solutions, and climate action across Africa. Through PlasticWize 2.0, themed, “Redefining […]
Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target by 10.24%
Seeks Reps’ approval for N11.27tn 2026 budget By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday disclosed that it exceeded its 2025 revenue target by generating N7.277 trillion, surpassing its target of N6.584 trillion by 10.24 per cent, even as it presented its proposed N11.274 trillion 2026 budget to the House of Representatives Committee on […]
LPG: FG targets 5m homes for cooking gas transition — Ekpo
•Says Nigeria’s development hinges on gas utilisation By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding gas utilisation, saying it is targeting five million households to transition from firewood, kerosene and other biomass fuels to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions and improve public health. Speaking […]
Nigeria’s LNG exports hit N20.06trn as global trade reaches record high
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports rose by one million metric tonnes (Mt) in 2025 to 14.78 Mt, valued at N20.0 trillion, from 13.78 Mt in 2024, valued at N18.89 trillion, reinforcing its position among the world’s leading LNG suppliers as global trade climbed to a record 436.98 Mt, according to […]
Insecurity, soaring operational costs, others stall ICT tax boom
Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector recorded its first decline in Company Income Tax (CIT) in four years, reflecting a reversal of fortune in the sector.
Recapitalisation: Companies with outstanding claims will not be relicensed — NAICOM
By Rosemary Iwunze As the insurance recapitalisation deadline of July 31st 2026 draws near, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has stated that it will not re-license any company with outstanding claims. In a letter to all Managing Director/CEOs of insurance companies, issued yesterday, titled: “Regulatory Directive – Settlement of Discharged Claims as A Precondition for Re-Licensing […]
