Nigeria’s energy future hinges on women in leadership – NUPRC

By Seun Ibiyemi The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has said Nigeria and the wider African continent must position women at the forefront of leadership to fully unlock their hydrocarbon potential. Speaking at the 3rd Edition of the Diversity Sectoral Working Group Annual Women in Oil and…

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NMDPRA urges Nigerians to leverage energy reforms, invest in LPG, CNG Infrastructure

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called on Cross River State to harness ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector by investing in strategic fuel infrastructure and clean energy value chains to drive economic growth. Speaking on behalf of the Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, the Executive…

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FG bans cash tax collections, roadblocks in presumptive tax regulations

By Seun Ibiyemi In a decisive move to curb arbitrary tax enforcement and protect small businesses, the federal government on Tuesday unveiled new presumptive tax regulations that ban cash collections and roadside enforcement by subnational authorities for informal businesses. The announcement marks a major shift from legislation to practical implementation of Nigeria’s tax reforms. Read…

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Naira weakens slightly against dollar as FX demand rises

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian naira experienced a modest depreciation against the United States dollar on Tuesday, with currency markets showing signs of renewed demand pressure and cautious trading activity. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) reported that the naira opened trading around ₦1,368 to the dollar in the official FX window, eventually…

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DisCos meter over 109,000 customers in December

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported that Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) successfully metered 109,556 customers in December 2025, marking a notable increase from 88,592 customers in November. The figures, released in the NERC Metering Factsheet for November and December 2025 in Abuja, indicate that the national metering rate rose to…

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FAAN targets revenue leakages, enforces E-payment

By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has pledged strict enforcement of electronic payment systems across airports nationwide as part of efforts to eliminate revenue leakages and improve transparency. Kuku made the commitment while speaking to journalists after appearing before the House of Representatives Committee…

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2025FY: Zichis to reward shareholders with robust dividend payout, bonus shares

By Seun Ibiyemi The management of Zichis Agro-Allied Industries Plc has proposed a 20 kobo dividend and a one-for-one bonus issue for shareholders amid impressive 2025 financial year result and accounts. The reward to shareholders came days after the management of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) suspended trading of the company’s shares. The dividend and…

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GTCO appoints Marie Namias as independent non-executive director

By Seun Ibiyemi Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Marie Namias as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the company. The notification was made to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, shareholders and the investing public, with the company confirming that regulatory approval has been obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria….

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AEDC, Niger partner on solar mini-grids to boost rural electrification

By Seun Ibiyemi The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), through its subsidiary, the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), is set to collaborate with the Niger State Government to deploy solar mini-grids and other renewable energy solutions across the state. The Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications Officer of NEDC, Mr. Omede Odekina disclosed this in a…

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