Category: Economy and Finance

2026 Budget: NPA targets N1.489Trn revenue…Ready for Apapa, Tincan, other Ports mordanization

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

Abuja The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has a proposed N1.489 trillion revenue target for the 2026 fiscal year which is N21 billion above N1.468trillion targeted and surpassed in 2025. This was disclosed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho while presenting the proposed 2026 budget of the agency and performance of... Read more

Category: Business, Economy and Finance

President Tinubu seeks N9 trillion naira adjustment to 2026 budget over legacy projects, new priorities

April 1, 2026 (updated April 1, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

President Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve major adjustments to the 2026 budget, citing the need to clear outstanding obligations and fund key national projects.In a formal communication to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu said the proposed changes aim to address unpaid capital commitments from previous budgets, introduce new strategic projects, and maintain... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance, Politics

Senate Applauds Tinubu, Akpabio, Anti-Graft, Financial Agencies over Nigeria’s Removal from FATF Grey List

October 28, 2025 (updated October 28, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Says delisting boosts investor confidence, reaffirms Nigeria’s global credibility The Senate has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and key anti-corruption and financial regulatory institutions for their pivotal roles in securing Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List. In a resolution on Tuesday, the Upper Chamber hailed the coordinated efforts of the Nigerian... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance, News

Dangote vs PENGASSAN: Why Dialogue, Not Muscle-Flexing, Must Prevail

October 3, 2025 (updated October 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Standard Focus The recent face-off between Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) is more than just a dispute between an employer and a union. It is a test case for how Nigeria manages industrial relations in its most critical sector — oil and gas — at a time... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance, Editorial

Nigeria at 65: NUJ FCT Demands Urgent Action on Insecurity, Press Freedom, Journalists’ Welfare

October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, reflects not just on the gains of nationhood, but on the urgent and deepening challenges that continue to threaten our democracy, safety, and freedom of expression. It is the constitutional duty of the government to protect the lives and property of its citizens. Yet, the... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance, News

NEC Moves to Boost Food Security, Endorses NASENI’s Solar Irrigation Pumps

September 19, 2025 (updated September 19, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

---Seeks Tinubu’s approval for mass production By Musa Adamu ABUJA --- In order to boost food security in Nigeria, the National Economic Council, NEC, on Thursday endorsed solar-powered irrigation pumps produced by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, for national rollout ahead of the 2025 dry season farming. The NASENI solar irrigation pump, produced to replace the... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance, Top Stories

2025 Budget :NASS seeks withdrawal of contracts circulars

September 19, 2025 (updated September 19, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

***As N23.9trillion capital component extends to 2026 ABUJA- THE National Assembly is seeking for the withdrawal of all circulars already issued for contracts awards in the 2025 fiscal year strongly indicating that the N23.9trillion capital component of the entire N54.99trillion 2025 budget will extend to 2026 fiscal year . Resolution for withdrawal of circulars already issued for contracts award for... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance

National Identity: Over 126 million Nigerians now captured on NIMC database – Tinubu

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Musa Ahmed ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that Nigeria has crossed a major milestone in its national identity drive, with over 126 million citizens now enrolled in the National Identity Management Commission NIMC database. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, the president made the declaration at the 7th National... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance, Top Stories

Food security: FG unveils new agric investment incentives

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

....As Shettima Pledges enhanced credit access The Federal Government on Tuesday, announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This is part of ongoing reforms to unlock Nigeria’s vast food production potential through new policies that serve as a game-changer for agriculture and infrastructure investments in the country. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,... Read more

Category: Business, Economy and Finance, Top Stories

Minister seeks regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Mike Jason The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has called for a deeper regional integration to tackle the $120 billion energy import bill faced by African countries annually. Lokpobiri, who made the call at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum in Accra, Ghana, stressed that integration remains the most... Read more

Category: Economy and Finance, Top Stories

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