The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has called on international investors to direct their attention to Nigeria and tap into the huge opportunities in the nation’s energy sector. Group Chief…
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Chinese Investors to Inject $150 Million into Multi-Sector Projects in Katsina State
..Governor Radda Assures Them of Full Support Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has assured a visiting delegation of 25 Chinese investors of his administration’s unwavering support and cooperation as they…
Access Holdings names Innocent Ike new GMD/CEO
Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval. The announcement, contained in a statement released on Wednesday…
Air Peace begins Lagos–São Paulo flight after Tinubu’s Brazil deal
Nigerian airline Air Peace has launched a direct service between Lagos and São Paulo, a major step in strengthening air links between Africa and South America, following an aviation agreement signed between…
FEA, KEDCO, Bagaja announces commissioning of first Phase of 10MW MiniGrids to be rolled out in Jigawa
Future Energies Africa (FEA), the Core Investor in Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), through its renewable energy development arm Bagaja Renewables Limited, is set to commission a newly completed 500kWp (1MWp output…
Tubless Innovation, ATM Homes Empower 100 Women With Skills, Startup Support in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to promote women’s empowerment and self-reliance, Tubless Innovation and Skills Center (TISC), in collaboration with ATM Homes and Apartments, successfully trained 100 women in various vocational…
KEDCO, Haske Solar Company Ltd. Sign Pact on 10MW Solar Power
…Commences Offtake to Strengthen Distribution Network Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) is pleased to announce the successful commencement of 10 Megawatt (MW) energy offtake of solar power from the Haske Solar Plant, located…
NESG Unveils 31st Nigerian Economic Summit: The Reform Imperative
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, on Tuesday, 19th August 2025, convened a World Press Conference at the Summit House in…
NISO Commends Kano DisCo on Market Performance
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has commended Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) for its recent performance, with a market remittance of 100 percent, strengthening the company’s position as the best-performing DisCo…
Dangote Bags ‘Cement Company of the Year’ Award At Africa Housing Show
For it support for the real estate sector in Africa, the continent’s biggest cement manufacturing company, the Dangote Cement Plc, has added to its numerous accolades as it bags ‘Cement Company of…
Tax Justice, KIRS Collaborate on 3rd Phase of Tax Education Radio Series in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu Efforts to boost public awareness on tax rights, obligations, and grievance redress mechanisms have received a new push as the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, Kano, met with the…
KEDCO Boss Bags Int’l Leadership Excellence Award
By Mustapha Salisu The Managing Director/CEO of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, has been conferred the Award of Leadership Excellence by Masterminds Business School (London, UK), at the…
KEDCO Engages Customers in Town Hall Meeting to Address Complaints, Improve Service Delivery
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has restated its commitment to improving service delivery and strengthening customer relations during a town hall meeting held in the Kano East region….
Dangote Cement Sponsors Africa Housing Show With 21 Countries In Attendance
The Dangote Cement Plc is sponsoring the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) which opens on Monday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. A statement from the company said aside from the sponsorship, the…
Jigawa Civil Society Group Backs N3.5bn Commercial Shops Project in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Civil Society Coalition on Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution in Jigawa State has thrown its weight behind the state government’s recent decision to construct 1,000 commercial shops at…
NNPC Ltd. GCEO Headlines 2025 NOG Energy Week Energy Talks
Yesterday at the 2025 #NOGEnergyWeek in Abuja, Nigeria, the Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, was a guest on the event’s Energy Talk, where he shared his strategic vision…
Nigeria Retains 4th Position Among Africa’s Largest Economies After GDP Rebasing
By Zulaiha Danjuma Nigeria’s economy still ranks fourth among the largest growing economies in Africa despite the recalculation of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The National Bureau of Statistics(NBC) released the…
Governor Namadi’s Visionary Investment in Kano DisCo Yielding Results
When the Jigawa State Government announced in January 2024 that it would invest ₦4 billion into Future Energies Africa (FEA) to acquire a 2.5 percent stake in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company…
Stronger ties with Customs to spur Maigatari Free trade zone- Governor Namadi
The executive governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the Maigatari Free Trade Zone, describing it as a strategic gateway for economic growth, trade facilitation,…
Dangote Refinery reduces fuel price again, ex-depot price now N820 per litre
Dangote Refinery has again within a week interval reduced its ex-depot the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N840 per litre to N820 per litre, effective immediately….
Group lauds Adeniyi’s appointment as chairperson of WCO
The Centre for Ethical Conduct, Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) has described the recent appointment of Comptroller – General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, as…
WISTA Nigeria Reaffirms Support for National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has pledged its unwavering support for the effective implementation of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy. This commitment was reaffirmed by…
Maritime Security: NIMASA dock Deep Blue Vessel at Nigerdock
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and repair capacity during an inspection visit to…
Indimi, Kolawole now Directors on Board of Jaiz Bank
Jaiz Bank Plc. Nigeria’s pioneer Non-Interest Bank has announced the appointments of Ahmed Mohammed Indimi as a Non-Executive Director, and Nike Kolawole as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board. In a…
FIRS seals KEDCO office in Kano
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has sealed the Kano head office of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) over multi-billion naira tax arrears, triggering a standoff between the two agencies. Sources…