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FG to get AFD Grant for Transmission Network
Federal government on Friday in Abuja said it was working with the Agence Française de Development (AFD) to secure a grant of 170 million Euros for the building of transmission networks in Abuja area.
AFD is the French Development Agency which participates in promoting and financing development throughout the world.
Dr Godknows Igali, permanent secretary, Ministry of Power, disclosed this at the inauguration of a 9-member Steering Committee for enhancing vocational training delivery for the power sector.
He urged all agencies of government to move towards strategic partnership with international organisations for funding.
“Agencies of government must not wait for funding from government alone,” he said.
Igali described the occasion as significant to the power sector especially as it was moving from public to private driven.
Earlier, Mr Rueben Okeke, director-general, National Power Training Institute of Nigeria, said the essence of the committee was to ensure an efficient workforce for the sector.
He said the committee was critical to the sustenance of the power sector.
In a remark, Ms Celine Gratadour, head of Projects, AFD, said Nigeria’s huge power sector required adequate technical capacity to effectively man the sector.
She said that the agency was in Nigeria to get a feedback on the sector from NAPTIN.
On her part, Ms Alexandra Oldford, consultant, CPCS Transcom Limited, said the primary objective of the project was to develop new strategy for NAPTIN.
CPCS is an international infrastructure development firm specialising in private sector participation in transport, energy, and urban development.
She said that the committee was expected to guide the project with clear direction and as well act as the decision making body for the project, among others.
The committee has a member each from the ministries of Finance and Power, National Planning Commission, Bureau of Public Enterprise, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Others are Transmission Company of Nigeria, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, NAPTIN and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company.
Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, state-owned oil company, has suspended plans for a potential public listing, confirming it will remain entirely government-owned for the foreseeable future.
Bayo Ojulari, group managing director, NNPC,
Bayo Ojulari, group managing director, NNPC, stated this on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025).
This stance contrasts with earlier statements suggesting that a partial stock market listing might follow the company’s 2021 transformation under the Petroleum Industry Act, which converted NNPC into a commercial entity governed by corporate law—a step widely seen as preparation for eventual privatization.
In recent years, NNPC Ltd has sought to improve transparency by publishing monthly performance reports and adopting stricter accounting standards.
The company also aims to increase its stake in the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest, while working with technical partners to revive its three state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna.
No official explanation was provided for pausing the IPO discussions.
Management only emphasized the company’s current focus on internal consolidation and operational performance.
For now, NNPC Ltd has set no timeline for a public offering, signaling that the company’s priority remains strengthening credibility and profitability before revisiting t
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced plans to officially unveil the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts on Monday, November 10, during a high-level Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Session at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
Themed “Impact of the New Tax Laws,” the event represents a major step in Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal reform efforts and reaffirms the government’s commitment to creating a simpler, fairer, and more efficient tax system that enhances compliance, encourages investment, and supports sustainable economic growth.
The engagement will bring together senior government officials, policy experts, development partners, and private sector representatives to deliberate on the implementation strategies and wider implications of the newly enacted tax laws.
According to the FIRS, the session will feature keynote and technical presentations from leading experts, including Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms; Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, CEO, Compliance Professionals and former Executive Chairman, FIRS; Matthew Gbonjubola, Coordinating Director, FIRS; and Tayo Koleoso, Chief of Staff, FIRS.
In addition, a high-level panel discussion will be led by senior FIRS management members Amina Ado, Kabir Abba, and Matthew Gbonjubola, alongside Michael Ango, Executive Chairman of the FCT-IRS, and Olumide Esan, Partner at Deloitte.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Director of Taxpayer Services, Dr. Lovette Ononuga, said the engagement is designed to “strengthen public understanding of the reforms and promote collaboration among stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the new laws.”
While physical attendance will be strictly by invitation, the FIRS confirmed that the session will be streamed live via YouTube and Zoom, with virtual participation links to be shared two days before the event through its official communication channels.
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Smart tip: Name your savings goals “House Rent” or “Emergency Fund” to stay motivated.
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The Smarter Way to Bank
PalmPay is licensed by the CBN and insured by NDIC, so users’ money stays protected. With features like night guard, transaction guard, PIN, and fraud monitoring, users enjoy secure and stress-free banking.
From students to business owners, more Nigerians are choosing PalmPay for fast, secure, and rewarding transactions, just the way banking should be.
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