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Economy

South-East Economy Projected To Hit $200bn Under SEDC Blueprint

The South East Development Commission, SEDC, says it plans to grow the South-East’s economy from about $40 billion to $200 billion over the next decade under a long-term regional development strategy. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mark Okoye disclosed the target while presenting the commission’s 2026 budget proposal before the House of Representatives Committee on the South East Development Commission at the National Assembly. Okoye said the strategy would […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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National

Reps Committee Seeks Evidence Over NCPWD Procurement Allegations

The House of Representatives Committee on Disability has resolved to investigate the procurement and project implementation activities of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD, following allegations of irregularities raised by stakeholders. The Chairman of the committee, Bashiru Dawodu, took the decision after hearing complaints alleging inflated contract awards, project execution irregularities, and questionable administrative practices within the commission. Stakeholders claimed that procurement exercises and projects executed by the […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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Lawmakers To Fast-Track Mandatory National Decarbonisation Bill

The House of Representatives says it will expedite action on a proposed Mandatory National Decarbonisation Bill to address economic risks from climate change. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr Abass Tajudeen disclosed this at an event on climate policy and the proposed national decarbonisation framework in Abuja. Represented by the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education Muktar Shagaya, Dr Abbas warned that failure to address […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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FEC Approves Gratuity For Federal Civil Servants

The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a transformative Exit Benefit Scheme that grants retiring Federal Civil Servants a gratuity equal to 100% of their total annual emolument. A statement in Abuja which indicates that the new development is Effective from January 1, 2026, notes that this landmark scheme signifies a major milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the welfare architecture of the Civil Service and […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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Economy

NIPR Lauds Shinkafi’s Contributions To Economic Development

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, for her leadership and innovative contributions to Nigeria’s economic development. The Chairman of the planning committee for the Institute’s maiden International Women’s Day, Hajia Lami Tumaka, gave the commendation when she led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of SMDF, in Abuja. Tumaka who […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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National

Nigeria’s Gold Reserves Increases To About $3.5b

The Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Umaru Shinkafi, says Nigeria has delivered additional responsibly sourced gold refined to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and Good Delivery standards to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), raising the country’s gold reserves to about $3.5 billion. Speaking at a one-day workshop on “Strategies to Maximise the Economic Benefits of Minerals in Nigeria,” Shinkafi said the development […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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National

Navy Pledges Support For ELRA In Enforcing Equipment Leasing Act

The Nigerian Navy has pledged full support for the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) in enforcing the Equipment Leasing Act, 2015. The assurance was given by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, during a courtesy visit by ELRA officials to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, ELRA’s Head of Media and Corporate Communication, Adebola Brookslyn Sunday, states that, the […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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Foreign

Iran Launches New Missile Barrage At Israel

US lawmakers have voted against a war powers measure that would have limited Donald Trump's ability to order further military action in Iran Iran launches more missiles towards Israel, the IDF says, with explosions heard in Jerusalem, according to reports The US military has identified two more servicemen believed to have been killed in a drone strike in Kuwait Meanwhile, a flight chartered by the UK government to bring Britons […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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Foreign

China Sets Lowest Economic Growth Target Since 1991

China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad. It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023. A target was not set in 2020 due to the pandemic. The details were released during China's biggest political gathering, known as […]

todayMarch 5, 2026