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NSIA's 2025 Review: $3B Assets, Key Projects

Nigeria's Sovereign Wealth Fund, NSIA, surpasses $3 billion in assets in 2025, launching major projects in healthcare, renewable energy, and tech innovation. Read the full review of a year of progress.

Only 1.4% of Nigeria's budget goes to agriculture

Nigeria's agriculture sector gets a meager 1.4% of the federal budget annually, hindering mechanisation and food security. Experts call for urgent investment to combat rising food costs and insecurity. Read the full analysis.

Feed Costs, Input Access Challenge Nigeria Poultry Farmers

Despite being Nigeria's most commercialised livestock segment, poultry farmers face high feed costs and limited input access. The Minister of Livestock reaffirmed commitment at the LAPO Chicken Fair, highlighting collaboration for food security.

Kebbi Govt Downplays Insecurity, Woos Investors

Kebbi State Government assures investors of a stable environment for business, highlighting strong regulations and key sectors like energy and agriculture. Dr. Mohamed Kamba says insecurity is exaggerated.

UAE invests $6bn in Africa's tourism sector

The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.

Woman invests N650k in solar for drinks business, not home

A Nigerian businesswoman's decision to install a N650,000 solar system to power her cold drink freezer, rather than renovate her old house, has ignited a major debate online. Discover the full story and public reactions.

CFG Africa's ₦1bn Ethical Fund Targets 2026 Growth

CFG Africa unveils a ₦1 billion ethical fund for Sharia-compliant investments. Experts at the Lagos forum urge policy shifts to boost Nigeria's real economy. Discover the strategic path for 2026.

Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments to Key Federal Boards

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.

Tinubu Names Al-Makura, Others to Key Boards

President Bola Tinubu has approved new board appointments for NADF, Bank of Agriculture, and UBEC. Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura retains his role as UBEC chairman. Read the full list of appointees.

FG Unveils Digital Farmers Registry for Food Security

The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.

N4bn Smart Agric Project Benefits 14,000 Bauchi Farmers

Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.

Nigeria Gets $100m AfDB Loan for Youth Fund

Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.

NCDMB, BOI Unveil $100m Fund for Oil & Gas Firms

NCDMB and Bank of Industry launch a $100m equity fund to boost local oil & gas firms. Nigerian content performance rises to 61%. New rules make certificates non-transferable from 2026.

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