By: Amb. Anderson Osiebe The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold at NNPC Limited filling stations nationwide, with priority reportedly given to public transport operators. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, says the measure is not a return to petrol subsidy, but a temporary…
The European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria have announced plans to convene the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum in Lagos on 25 June 2026, bringing together senior policymakers, investors, and business leaders to deepen trade and investment ties. Now in its tenth edition, the Forum has evolved into a key platform for advancing economic…
By Amb. Anderson Osiebe A looming legal battle is taking shape in the Niger Delta following a formal warning issued by the promoters of the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit (NDEIS) to the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture over an alleged trademark infringement. The notice, delivered through legal counsel…
By Amb. Anderson Osiebe I watched, like many Nigerians, as the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 was signed into law in less than 24 hours. It was swift, decisive, and reassuring, a demonstration that when the political will exists, governance can move at remarkable speed. But today, I find myself asking a difficult question: why…
The Federal Government has again reaffirmed the suspension of all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products, warning the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to desist forthwith from further sealing of factories and warehouses. This renewed directive follows a joint intervention…
