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FG Targets Industrial Growth, Trade and Investment Expansion in 2026

June 29, 2026

The Federal Government has unveiled its industrial growth strategy for 2026, outlining plans to accelerate manufacturing, expand trade, attract investment and strengthen non-oil exports as part of Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda. The renewed focus aims to deliver measurable economic outcomes through improved policy implementation, stronger collaboration among agencies and enhanced performance monitoring. Minister of Industry,...

Nigeria Revenue Growth Hits N118.8tn as Experts Question Public Spending

June 29, 2026

Nigeria revenue growth has accelerated significantly over the past three years, with the combined revenues of the Federal Government, states and local governments estimated at N118.8 trillion between 2023 and May 2026. Despite the sharp increase, analysts and civil society organisations have raised concerns that higher revenues have not translated into better public services, infrastructure...

New Company, Familiar Faces: Questions Mount Over Enugu Airport Concession to Aero Alliance

June 25, 2026

By Investigations Desk The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, to Aero Alliance is being celebrated as a milestone in Nigeria’s aviation reforms. Yet a closer examination of the concessionaire and its principals raises significant questions about transparency, corporate capacity and public accountability. At the centre of the debate is...

SPECIAL REPORT: Enugu Airport Concession Raises Transparency Questions as Newly Registered Company Takes Over Strategic National Asset

June 25, 2026

The Federal Government’s decision to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, has been presented as a landmark achievement for the South-East. However, an examination of publicly available records and reports raises important questions about the selected concessionaire, Aero Alliance, and whether Nigerians have been given sufficient information about a 30-year agreement involving one of...

TotalEnergies Shareholders Miss Dividend as Fuel Price War Hits Earnings

June 19, 2026

Shareholders of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc have been left without dividend payments for the 2025 financial year after the company reported a significant loss, blaming an intense fuel price war and broader market disruptions for the decline in earnings. The company announced a loss after tax of N13.853 billion for the year ended December 31,...

Mutual Benefits Highlights Nigeria’s Credit Gap, Calls for Stronger Financial Protection

June 18, 2026

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has raised concerns over the persistent Nigeria credit gap, noting that only about six percent of adults currently have access to credit through formal financial institutions. The company said improving access to finance remains important, but financial protection measures are equally necessary to help individuals and businesses withstand economic shocks. The...

Over 92% of Personal Pension Accounts Remain Unfunded Despite Inclusion Drive

June 18, 2026

Nigeria’s efforts to expand pension coverage among workers in the informal sector continue to face significant challenges, with new data showing that the majority of registered personal pension accounts remain inactive despite years of enrollment campaigns. According to the National Pension Commission (PenCom), the Personal Pension Plan (PPP), established to bring self-employed individuals, artisans, traders,...

EDITORIAL – ENUGU AIR AND THE $30 BILLION QUESTION

June 17, 2026

The recent interview by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, published by Punch Newspapers under the headline “Enugu Air, Airport Concession Key to $30bn GDP Target”, deserves careful examination. At first glance, the proposition appears attractive: a state-owned airline and an airport concession serving as catalysts for economic transformation. Upon closer scrutiny, however, the...

FG Releases Only N2.68tn from N54.93tn Road Budget in Three Years

June 17, 2026

Despite committing record sums to road infrastructure development, the Federal Government has released only a small fraction of the funds budgeted for road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects over the last three years. Data from the Open Treasury Portal show that Federal road budget releases between 2023 and April 2026 amounted to N2.68 trillion, compared...

TCN Raises Alarm Over Rising Transmission Line Vandalism in Niger State

June 16, 2026

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised fresh concerns over increasing cases of transmission line vandalism in parts of Niger State, warning that the destruction of critical electricity infrastructure is causing significant financial losses, threatening public safety and disrupting power supply. The company said repeated attacks on transmission facilities in the state have become...

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