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Nigeria to Unveil New PPP Investment Pipeline as ICRC Targets Faster Infrastructure Delivery

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The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, has announced plans by the Federal Government to unveil a new pipeline of eligible Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at attracting both local and international investors into Nigeria’s infrastructure sector. Ewalefoh disclosed this on Wednesday while delivering a goodwill…

EFCC, EIRS Collaborate in Tackling Tax Fraud in Edo State

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Edo State Internal Revenue Services (EIRS) have agreed to collaborate in combating tax fraud in the state. This agreement was reached when the Executive Chairman of Edo State Internal Revenue Service, John Odior paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission on…

Zulum meets NPA’s mgt in Lagos, wants Borno’s export capabilities scaled up

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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, met with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos on Tuesday during which he discussed opportunities for his state’s local creators to link into the value chain. Zulum’s administration, since 2019, has pushed to diversify Borno’s economy while also creating a conducive environment for business and…

Olukoyede Urges Fintechs to Strengthen Systems Against Fraud, Calls for Closer EFCC Collaboration

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on financial technology companies in Nigeria to strengthen their systems against fraud and criminal exploitation. He made this appeal on Thursday, April 30, 2026, during an industry engagement meeting with chief executive officers of fintech firms at the Commission’s headquarters…

UK–Nigeria Trade Mission Turns State Visit Momentum into High-Impact Commercial Deals Across Key Growth Sectors

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The United Kingdom has concluded its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, reinforcing efforts to convert high-level political commitments into concrete commercial outcomes for businesses in both countries. Organised by the UK Department for Business and Trade and delivered by DMA Invest in partnership with the Nigeria Investment Promotion…

EFCC Warns Banks Against Unsecured Loans in Lagos

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian banks against granting loans without credible collateral, warning that such practices often lead to insider abuse and non-performing loans. Olukoyede issued the warning recently when he received the Chief Audit Executive of First Bank Plc, Mufutau Olawale Abiola,…

International Watchers Urge Support for Allen Onyema, Hail His Patriotism and National Impact

newsnowng2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

A diaspora-based group, The International Watchers, has called on the Federal Government to provide stronger institutional support for indigenous investors, singling out Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, as a model of patriotism and national service. Chairman of the group, Dr Olusegun Adebola, who made the call in a statement, said Onyema embodies the…

Diaspora Group Commends Allen Onyema Over Global Humanitarian Interventions

newsnowng2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

A concerned group of Nigerians in the diaspora, the International Watchers, has singled out Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, for praise over what they describe as his consistent humanitarian support for Nigerians across the world. In a statement made available to journalists, the group noted that Onyema’s interventions have, over the years, bridged…

Utesi Community Accuses Chinese Firm of Road Damage, Seeks Government Intervention

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By Choice Ebuwa Utesi Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area has accused a Chinese company operating in the area of destroying its road infrastructure with heavy-duty trucks. Spokesman of the community, Comrade Friday Aiguokhian, who doubles as the President, Sawmillers Association, Edo state chapter, told NewsnowNg that the affected road was constructed by the…

Edo IRS Extends 2026 Tax Returns Deadline

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The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has announced an extension for the filing of Individual Annual Tax Returns (Tax Form A) and PAYE Tax Returns (Tax Form H3). Originally due by the statutory deadline of March 31st, taxpayers now have until April 30, 2026, to complete their filings. This extension applies to a broad…