…appeals for prompt payment of outstanding bills The Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) has said it is having a steady improvement in its financial and business performance following the restoration of power…
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FG proposes N47.9trn as 2025 budget
The federal government has proposed N47.9 trillion as the total expenditure in the 2025 budget. Atiku Bagudu, the minister of budget and economic planning, told journalists on Thursday, after the federal executive…
KNSG Commits to Creating Business-Friendly Environment at PEBEC
By Mustapha Salisu Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to cultivating a conducive environment for business and commercial activities, benefiting both the state and neighboring economies….
KEDCO Building 100MW ‘Safe Grid’ to Protect Consumers From Grid Collapses
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced a partnership and initial investment of around $100 million to develop a 100MW “Safe Grid” for Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States,…
BREAKING: IPMAN, Dangote Refinery Sign Landmark Agreement for Direct Petrol Supply
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached a landmark agreement with Dangote Refinery to source petroleum products directly, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s energy distribution landscape. IPMAN’s National…
Kano TJ&GP Hosts Dialogue on Tax Harmonization, Gender Equity in Revenue Generation
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP), in collaboration with Transparency and Accountability in Totality, hosted a one-day stakeholders’ policy dialogue on Monday in Kano aimed at addressing…
Tax Justice Trains KIRS Officers on GRM System Management
From Mustapha Salisu As part of efforts to strengthen public engagement in tax processes, the Tax Justice Governance Platform (TJ&GP) organized a one-day capacity-building workshop on Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) System Management…
Tax Justice Pushes for Gender-Responsive Taxation in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) Kano Chapter recently met with the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) to advocate for gender-responsive taxation as part of a broader…
Dangote Refinery Would Propel Africa Out of Poverty – AU’s Ibn Chambas
…a testament to Dangote’s foresight, African entrepreneurship Celebrated diplomat and African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has described the 650,000bpd Dangote Refinery, as a transformational project…
Dangote Partners ACCI, Lifts 2024 Trade Fair
The Dangote Group is partnering Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to boost trade and investment in the country. Dangote Industries Limited is the major sponsor of the 19th edition of…
Adulterated foods: International Customers Reject 50 Dawanau Containers
By Abdullahi Yusuf International Customers have rejected over 50 containers of suspected adulterated foodstuff supplied from the Dawanau International Grains Market, Kano State. The President of the market, Alhaji Muntaka Isa, disclosed…
NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery
The NNPC Ltd. has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its retail stations across the country. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate…
APC will sweep forthcoming Kano LG polls – Doguwa
By Abdullahi Yusuf Alhaji Alasan Ado Doguwa, member of the House of Representatives,representing Doguwa/Tudunwada Federal Constituency,Kano State, says his party, the APC,will sweep the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The…
NIMASA, BoI Exploring Collaboration to Grow Capacity in Nigeria’s Maritime Sector
As part of efforts to enhance capacity in the Nigerian maritime sector, the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have initiated discussions…
NNPC Ltd/Chevron JV Concludes Conversion of Assets into PIA Terms
By Abdullahi Yusuf In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions of transiting assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) into PIA terms, the NNPC Ltd and its Joint Venture…
NNPC Ltd Clarifies Role in Dangote Refinery Amid MURIC’s Allegations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has responded to allegations made by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), which claimed that NNPC Ltd is undermining the operations of the Dangote Refinery…
PMS Prices are Determined by Free Market Forces -NNPC Ltd
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has stated that foreign exchange (forex) illiquidity has been a significant factor influencing the fluctuation in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which are…
Tax Justice Advocates for Tax Reforms in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) Kano Chapter recently paid an advocacy visit to the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) to discuss and address tax-related issues in…
Dangote refinery to roll out first shipment of petrol to local market today
Dangote Refinery is set to roll out its first shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, today, Tuesday, September 3, Nairametrics has confirmed. The refinery, with a capacity of…
Kano Governor Directs Implementation of Single Central Revenue Account (SCRA) for MDAs
By Mustapha Salisu The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the establishment of a Single Central Revenue Account (SCRA) for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the…
NGX rates Fidelity Bank highest on corporate governance
From Hamisu Ado, Nguru Fidelity Bank Plc complies with the highest corporate governance standards as the leading commercial bank adheres promptly to all full disclosure requirements and global best practices. Fidelity Bank…
BREAKING: NNPC Ltd. declares N3.3trn profit for 2023 financial year
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has declared N3.3 trillion profit for the 2023 financial year. Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd., Alhaji Umar Ajiya who addressed newsmen on Monday…
KEDCO Revamps Operations, Slashes Losses in 6 Months
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reported substantial improvements in performance and a significant reduction in aggregate technical, commercial, and collection (ATC&C) losses within just six months following…
Protests: Dawanau grains market recruits 800 personnel to bolster security
The management of Dawanau International Grains Market in Dawakin Toda Local Government Area of Kano State has taken a robust step to secure the market by engaging over 800 additional security personnel….
Centre Empowers Kano Youths with Sustainable Skills Workshop
By Musa Sani Aliyu In celebration of World Youth Skills Day 2024, the Africa Study Centre, with support from Lyseis Technologies, organized a one-day workshop for youth and entrepreneurship groups in Kano,…