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Empty tanks: CNG queues turn cheaper fuel into costly ordeal

…accessibility are the major problem,” he said. According to him, while he benefited from government support, some motorists were still paying as much as N1m to convert their vehicles. For people who borrow money or commit their savings to conversion, the long queues raise another concern: how quickly can the investment…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 hrs ago · 0 comments · 1 views
Cooking gas supply rises 18% to 4.5m litres daily — NMDPRA

…the increase to improved local production but called for sustained investment and government support to prevent shortages. He said: “Local production has increased, which is the reason for the result. However, there is much to be done by both the government and stakeholders to drive the development required to harness…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 2 days ago · 0 comments · 14 views
FG offers scholarships as RHV plans to train 400 robotic specialists

…experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Responding to a request from the academy for government support in the form of scholarships for doctors, medical students and other specialists interested in robotic surgery, Alausa said: “Now, let me come to the request. Honestly, you don’t even need to ask. You will get mor…

Education by nigerianewsfeed · 4 days ago · 0 comments · 12 views
Why United Nigeria Airline set January date for flight operations at Ekiti Airport

…upgradesGovernor Biodun Oyebanji, who presided over the event, pledged continued government support for the airport and private investors.He said the state aimed to complete ongoing airport upgrades before the end of 2026, including work on the Instrument Landing System and an aerodrome ground lighting project costing…

Travel by nigerianewsfeed · 8 days ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Climate Change: Nigeria Targets $30bn Annually to Support Farmers

…and the African Development Fund, while also seeking private-sector investment. Government support through sound policy and legislation, he said, would be essential, as public funding alone could not meet the required scale.

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeed · 10 days ago · 0 comments · 16 views
Buying Rice in Lagos? Here Are the Latest Prices of 50kg Bags Across Popular Brands

…but others have recorded price increases due to scarcity and high demandRice farmers say government support and lower production costs could help stabilise prices and make rice more affordable for NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.n…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 16 days ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Coleman urges stiffer sanctions against counterfeit cable makers

…profits while putting consumers at risk. The Coleman CEO also called for greater government support for local manufacturers under the Nigeria First policy, noting that the company had benefited from increasing local-content opportunities in the oil and gas and telecommunications sectors. Also speaking, Coleman Executiv…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 23 days ago · 0 comments · 20 views
Bayelsa @30: Diri backs Ijaw language app, orders school contests

The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has pledged government support for the newly developed Ijaw Language App, known as Dayama Demo, as part of efforts to preserve and revive the Ijaw language. Diri made the commitment on Monday while speaking at the Ijaw Language Awareness Summit held at the DSP Alamieyesei…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 1 mon ago · 0 comments · 24 views
Tinubu’s fresh directive to NLNG could slash cooking gas prices, boost supply

…from an environmental liability into an economic resource while assuring NLNG of government supportNLNG MD said the company sends 100% of its cooking gas to the Nigerian market, with Train 7 expected to increase domestic supplyPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Vict…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 26 views
Fuel subsidy: Atiku’s third U-turn exposes political posturing — PRESIDENCY

…stabilises, competition deepens, and the market can deliver affordable prices without government support. But just hours later, Atiku himself intervened and effectively overruled that clarification. ‘’He insisted that his position ‘has not changed’ and that he would restore what he called a ‘targeted subsidy’ if electe…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
Atiku will cut fuel price through local refining, crude supply — Okonkwo

…is not going back to that,” he said. Rather, he explained, Atiku’s plan would shift government support from imported fuel to domestic production. Recent details of Atiku’s proposed economic plan similarly describe a production-based intervention in which qualifying refineries would receive preferential domestic crude s…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Katsina gov combats food insecurity with 90,000-bag grain relief

…but to distribute better to improve targeting, strengthen accountability and ensure that government support reaches those for whom it is intended,” Radda said. The governor, however, stressed that palliative distribution alone could not provide a lasting solution to food insecurity, saying his administration was pursui…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
NYSC DG hails Abia camp renovation, seeks more govt support

…and the state government to maximise the scheme’s benefits. On areas requiring further government support, the DG said he would table additional requests during an audience with the Governor of Abia State. “His Excellency has graciously agreed to grant me audience. From here I’m going to have an engagement with His Exc…

NYSC by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 31 views
Osun 2026: Adeleke defends record, Oyebamiji, Salaam unveil plans

…one of the strongest sectors capable of reviving the state's economy if given adequate government support. "I am a farmer, and I practise farming. Farming is about timing and season. It is only farming that can revive the economy if it gets government support. "I will provide farmers with the necessary equipment and su…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 35 views
Kebbi Clash: 17 Bandits Killed, 10 Police Officers, 2 Civilians Dead

…wider Sakaba Local Government Area into mourning, with residents calling for prayers and government support for the families of those who lost their loved ones. A resident of Makuku village, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the area witnessed a heavy exchange of gunfire during the incident. Police Pu…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 38 views
FG initiative targets capital gap in Nigeria's creative economy

…a path from skills development to enterprise and financing, rather than treating government support as a one-off intervention. The financing structure includes the iDICE Fund of Funds, which has a minimum target capitalisation of $`170.6 million. The BOI appointed Kuramo Capital Management in July to manage the fund, w…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 30 views
Tax revenue hits N27tn after 113% surge - Report

…it acknowledged that agriculture would require several planting seasons before increased government support could translate fully into higher production. On public debt, the NRS acknowledged that Nigeria’s total debt stock had increased substantially, from N87.4tn in 2023 to N159.28tn in late 2025. However, it argued t…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 30 views
Collapsed building: Three dead, 12 rescued as Ogun begins probe

…for possible compromise. He added that the governor assured affected residents of government support and warned that anyone found to have violated building regulations, deviated from approved plans or compromised construction standards would face prosecution. The Ogun State Government also appreciated the Lagos State G…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 36 views
Future of healthcare is digital, Nigeria must not be left behind — Dr Dawodu

…Laboratories Nigeria, in this interview with Sade Oguntola, says AI, telepathology and government support are key to reaching underserved communities. The post Future of healthcare is digital, Nigeria must not be left behind — Dr Dawodu appeared first on Tribune Online.

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 31 views
Reps begin debate on bill to establish rural infrastructure commission

…South Korea’s Saemaul Undong rural transformation programme as evidence that coordinated government support, community participation and sustained investment can significantly reduce rural poverty and narrow the urban-rural development gap. He added that countries such as India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa a…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Nigeria must fund its health system, experts warns as donor support declines - Expert

…frontline volunteers affects motivation and can compromise data quality, making stronger government support essential. She disclosed that the Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government pledged to engage chairmen of the area’s six Local Council Development Areas after receiving the group’s recommendations.

Health by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 37 views
Manufacturers embrace local sourcing, value addition to cut import dependence

…without lower financing costs, improved infrastructure, better logistics and stronger government support for local raw material development, the country's manufacturing sector may struggle to fully harness opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking in a television interview, Director…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 40 views
Torrential rainfall:Flood fears mount in states ahead of peak season

…he spent over N4 million. "We cannot stop farming because it is our occupation. We need government support to cushion our losses," he said. Ebonyi State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Sylvester Nwengwu Nwite, said government had repeatedly warned residents in flood-prone and riverine communities to relocate temporar…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 36 views
Over 100,000 candidates register for 2026 NABTEB exam - Registrar

…technical schools due to increasing awareness of the benefits of skills acquisition and government support for the sector. He identified increased enrollment, growing parental interest and stronger collaboration among government agencies, private organisations and individuals as indicators of progress in technical educ…

Education by nigerianewsfeed · 4 mons ago · 0 comments · 49 views
NITP calls for stronger govt partnership on urban planning

…could not exist without the work of planners, and planners could not succeed without government support. The institute's national president, who said the event was organised to reflect on past achievements and failures in town planning practice, lamented the difficult enforcement of town planning laws. Ogbonna, a Fello…

Entertainment by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 4 mons ago · 0 comments · 38 views
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