Category : National

Nigeria’s NigComSat Launches “Innovation in Orbit” Accelerator to Fuel Space‑Tech Startups

NigGalJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025

NigComSat Ltd. today kicked off the second phase of its Accelerator Programme—dubbed “Innovation in Orbit: Empowering the Next Generation of Space‑Tech Entrepreneurs”—aimed at fast‑tracking Nigerian...

Innovations

Nigeria Enlists 12 Universities to Build Homegrown Electric Vehicles.

NigGalJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

In a landmark move for the country’s auto industry, the federal government yesterday named a dozen universities—two from each geopolitical zone—to spearhead the design and...

National

Nigeria’s ₦7.7 Trillion Stock Rally and Moody’s B3 Upgrade Showcase Growing Economic Confidence.

NigGalJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025

In a significant vote of confidence, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to B3 on Friday, citing improvements in the country’s...

National

Nigeria Secures $134 Million AfDB Loan to Power Year-Round Farming

NigGalMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

In a move to shore up the nation’s food supply and invigorate rural livelihoods, the Federal Government has clinched a $134 million loan facility from...

National

Nigeria Charts New Growth Path: Joins EBRD to Unlock Billions for Businesses and Infrastructure.

NigGalMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025

At the 2025 EBRD Annual Meetings in London, Nigeria was formally admitted as a full member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),...

National

Nigeria Boosts Global Credibility with Early IMF Loan Repayment of $3.4 billion.

NigGalMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion emergency funding provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in April 2020 under its Rapid Financing Instrument, completing repayment...

Nollywood, Movies Prizes & Awards

Nollywood Shines Bright: Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka Lead Nigeria’s Big AMVCA Wins.

NigGalMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

The 11th AMVCA, held at Eko Hotels and Suites on May 10, 2025, showcased Nigeria’s storytelling prowess, drawing A‑list talent, industry leaders and packed audiences...

Innovations

Nigeria’s Creative Sector Poised for Major Growth, Says House Speaker.

NigGalMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Nigeria’s creative industry stands on the brink of a jobs boom, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, told lawmakers in Abuja...

Prizes & Awards

Nigeria’s QTech Games Powers Africa’s Gaming Revolution

NigGalApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

QTech Games has clinched the Innovative Partner award at the 2025 Africa Gaming Expo Awards in Lagos, beating leading aggregation firms to secure recognition for...

National

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Soar to 1.79 Billion Dollars in Q1 2025 Fueling National Growth.

NigGalApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

In an impressive display of resilience amid global trade tensions, Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $1.791 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24.75...

National

Nigeria’s Maritime Sector Hits New High as Onne Terminal Hosts Its Largest Vessel Yet

NigGalApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

On Wednesday, April 16, the Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) marked another milestone when the Kota Carum—at 301.43 metres the largest vessel ever to dock at...

Appointments Prizes & Awards

Tetracore CEO Honored for Advancing Africa’s Energy Future

NigGalApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Recognition for Energy Leadership Olakunle Williams, the Chief Executive Officer of Tetracore Energy Group, has been honored with the prestigious Vanguard Energy Icon Award 2025....

National

EU and Nigeria Seal €1.3 Billion Partnership to Power Infrastructure and Green Growth

NigGalApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, met in Abuja to...

National

Nigeria Commits $1.07 Billion to Healthcare Reform, Allocates N4.8 Billion for HIV Treatment.

NigGalApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned a substantial $1.07 billion investment aimed at comprehensive health...

Prizes & Awards

Nigerian Author Samuel Kolawole Wins Top U.S. Literary Prize

NigGalApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Samuel Kolawole, an Assistant Professor of English and African Studies at Penn State, has been awarded the esteemed Whiting Award for his novel, ‘The Road...

Prizes & Awards

Jim Ovia Honored with Freedom of the City of London

NigGalApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

LONDON, April 7, 2025 – In a ceremony steeped in centuries of tradition, Jim Ovia, CFR, founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, was admitted...

National

Nigeria’s $42 Billion Reserves and Oil Sector Reforms Signal Economic Resurgence.

NigGalApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Nigeria’s economic landscape is witnessing a significant transformation as the nation’s foreign reserves soar to $42.01 billion, the highest in nearly two years, and comprehensive...

National

Cross River Launches $538 Million Agro-Industrial Hub to Drive Food Security and Rural Jobs

NigGalApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Calabar — Cross River State took a bold step toward agricultural transformation on Thursday as Vice President Kashim Shettima and African Development Bank (AfDB) President...

National

Afreximbank Channels $50 Billion into Nigeria Over Ten Years, Unveils New Trade Hub in Abuja.

NigGalApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Abuja – Afreximbank has poured a staggering $50 billion into Nigeria over the past decade, targeting vital industries from energy and manufacturing to healthcare, transport, and...

Finance National

CBN Reports $6.83 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus for 2024

NigGalApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced today that the country posted a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year—a...

National

FG Receive WAPIS Platform and Infrastructure from European Union

NigGalApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

FG RECEIVES WAPIS PLATFORM AND INFRASTRUCTURE FROM EUROPEAN UNION The Federal Government through the Ministry of Police Affairs has formally received the West African Police...

National

Sweden Opens Trade Office in Nigeria as Royal Visit Cements Closer Ties.

NigGalApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – There was a real sense of forward movement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. It wasn’t just the standard diplomatic handshakes...

National

Nigeria Unveils First Indigenous Attack Drones in Historic Defence Move.

NigGalApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

In a groundbreaking development for Africa’s defence landscape, the Nigerian Military, in collaboration with Briech UAS—a leading communications company—has unveiled what is being hailed as...

National

Federal Government Boosts Healthcare with Billion-Dollar Funding

NigGalMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

The wheels of progress in Nigeria’s healthcare sector have just received a significant push, with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) greenlighting a substantial $1.07 billion...

National

Lagos Achieves a GDP of $259 Billion, Ranking as Africa’s Second-Largest City Economy

NigGalMarch 17, 2025March 26, 2025

Lagos State Solidifies Position as Africa’s Economic Powerhouse Lagos State has reinforced its status as one of Africa’s leading economic hubs, with its Gross Domestic...

National

President Tinubu endorses the hiring of 774 National Health Fellows to boost the healthcare system.

NigGalMarch 10, 2025March 9, 2025

In a move that underscores the nation’s commitment to a stronger healthcare system, President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows....

National

President Tinubu Endorses Dialysis Subsidy in 11 Hospitals and Cuts Treatment Cost from N50,000 to N12,000

NigGalMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025

In a significant boost for healthcare accessibility, President Bola Tinubu has approved a subsidy that dramatically reduces the cost of kidney dialysis in Nigeria. The...

National

Nigeria Increases Oil Production by 70,000 BPD Above OPEC Target

NigGalMarch 9, 2025March 9, 2025

Nigeria Increases Oil Production by 70,000 BPD Above OPEC Target A Reuters survey has revealed that Nigeria is producing 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) more...

Innovations National

From Workshop to Sky, NASENI’s Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Prepares for Maiden Flight.

NigGalMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Nigeria’s quest for technological self-reliance reached a pivotal milestone this week as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) revealed that its inaugural...

Conferences & Exhibitions National

Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2024 Summit to Foster Industry Collaboration

NigGalAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

This year’s Big 5 Construct Nigeria conference will emphasize the importance of collaboration among construction professionals. According to the event organizers, the Big 5 Construct...

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