Investments – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:02:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Investments – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Financial Action Task Force Grey List Exit Restores $30bn In Lost Investment Potential – Cardoso https://www.theinfostride.com/financial-action-task-force-grey-list-exit-restores-30bn-in-lost-investment-potential-cardoso/ https://www.theinfostride.com/financial-action-task-force-grey-list-exit-restores-30bn-in-lost-investment-potential-cardoso/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:04:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472613 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has restored an estimated $30 billion in previously lost investment potential, reaffirming the country’s credibility in global financial markets. Cardoso stated this while addressing journalists following the announcement of Nigeria’s exit [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/financial-action-task-force-grey-list-exit-restores-30bn-in-lost-investment-potential-cardoso/feed/ 0 CNG Investments Reach $980 Million, Presidency Reports https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-investments-reach-980-million-presidency-reports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-investments-reach-980-million-presidency-reports/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:32:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464988 The Presidency has announced that investments in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector have reached $980 million, marking a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to promote cleaner and more affordable energy alternatives. This achievement is part of a broader strategy to reduce the country’s dependence on petrol and diesel, while simultaneously addressing environmental [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cng-investments-reach-980-million-presidency-reports/feed/ 0 Nasarawa State Seeks Major Investments from Dangote Group https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-seeks-major-investments-from-dangote-group/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-seeks-major-investments-from-dangote-group/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:44:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410365 The Nasarawa State government has initiated high-level talks with the Dangote Group to attract significant industrial investments to the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule revealed this development during an economic forum in Lafia, positioning the state as the next frontier for industrial growth in Nigeria’s North-Central region. “We’re actively engaging with Aliko Dangote and his team [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-seeks-major-investments-from-dangote-group/feed/ 0 Customs Chief Urges Investment-Led Approach to Strengthen Border Security https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-chief-urges-investment-led-approach-to-strengthen-border-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-chief-urges-investment-led-approach-to-strengthen-border-security/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:27:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469421 The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for an investment-driven approach to border management, stressing that sustainable security and trade facilitation can only be achieved through strategic investments in technology, infrastructure, and human capital.Adeniyi made this known during a policy roundtable in Abuja, where government officials, security agencies, and trade [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-chief-urges-investment-led-approach-to-strengthen-border-security/feed/ 0 NUPRC Eyes $4.9 Billion Investment in Non-Associated Gas Projects to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Transition https://www.theinfostride.com/nuprc-eyes-4-9-billion-investment-in-non-associated-gas-projects-to-boost-nigerias-energy-transition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nuprc-eyes-4-9-billion-investment-in-non-associated-gas-projects-to-boost-nigerias-energy-transition/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:53:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468646 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced plans to attract and drive a projected $4.9 billion capital expenditure (capex) in non-associated gas (NAG) developments, as part of the federal government’s strategy to expand domestic gas production, enhance energy security, and position Nigeria as a key global gas supplier. The move comes amid renewed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nuprc-eyes-4-9-billion-investment-in-non-associated-gas-projects-to-boost-nigerias-energy-transition/feed/ 0 UBA Deepens Investments to Sustain Customers’ Satisfaction https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-deepens-investments-to-sustain-customers-satisfaction/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-deepens-investments-to-sustain-customers-satisfaction/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:43:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468485 The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and financial innovation by deepening its investments across key business areas. The bank said this strategic move is aimed at ensuring sustained customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and technological advancement in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. As part of its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-deepens-investments-to-sustain-customers-satisfaction/feed/ 0 Reps affirm PIA has attracted $16bn in oil sector investments https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-affirm-pia-has-attracted-16bn-in-oil-sector-investments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-affirm-pia-has-attracted-16bn-in-oil-sector-investments/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:28:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462063 Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has received a significant boost, as lawmakers disclosed that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) has attracted over $16 billion in investment commitments within two years of its enactment. This development marks a major turnaround for the nation’s energy industry, which had previously struggled to draw substantial foreign capital due to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-affirm-pia-has-attracted-16bn-in-oil-sector-investments/feed/ 0 Nigeria and Other Countries Lose Investments Due to Inefficiencies – World Bank https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-other-countries-lose-investments-due-to-inefficiencies-world-bank/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-other-countries-lose-investments-due-to-inefficiencies-world-bank/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:37:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399205 The World Bank has highlighted significant inefficiencies in governance, infrastructure, and business environments as key factors contributing to the loss of investments in Nigeria and other developing nations. According to a recent report, these inefficiencies have deterred both domestic and foreign investors, stalling economic growth and development across several countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The report [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-and-other-countries-lose-investments-due-to-inefficiencies-world-bank/feed/ 0 Foreign direct investments into Nigeria low – Soludo https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-direct-investments-into-nigeria-low-soludo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-direct-investments-into-nigeria-low-soludo/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:41:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391214 The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has raised concerns over the low level of foreign direct investments (FDIs) flowing into Nigeria, citing a range of structural and policy challenges that continue to deter global investors. Speaking at a recent economic forum, Soludo, who is also a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-direct-investments-into-nigeria-low-soludo/feed/ 0 FG Issues Clarion Call for Increased Investments in Power Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-issues-clarion-call-for-increased-investments-in-power-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-issues-clarion-call-for-increased-investments-in-power-sector/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:41:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371368 In a bid to address the persistent challenges plaguing Nigeria’s power sector, the Federal Government has issued a resounding call for heightened investments. The call comes as part of a comprehensive strategy to catalyze the much-needed advancements in energy generation, distribution, and infrastructure. Powering Progress: The Urgent Need for Investments With electricity shortages continuing to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-issues-clarion-call-for-increased-investments-in-power-sector/feed/ 0 UNEP Sounds Alarm as Annual Investments Surge to $7 Trillion in Eco-Harmful Ventures https://www.theinfostride.com/unep-sounds-alarm-as-annual-investments-surge-to-7-trillion-in-eco-harmful-ventures/ https://www.theinfostride.com/unep-sounds-alarm-as-annual-investments-surge-to-7-trillion-in-eco-harmful-ventures/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:20:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363830 Infostride News Uncovers Alarming $7 Trillion Annual Investments in Nature-Damaging Activities, says UNEP In a groundbreaking report released by the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), it has been revealed that a staggering $7 trillion is funneled annually by both public and private institutions into activities that bear detrimental consequences for the environment. The report, titled [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/unep-sounds-alarm-as-annual-investments-surge-to-7-trillion-in-eco-harmful-ventures/feed/ 0 ‘FG accrues $20 billion investments from FTZs in 30yrs’ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-accrues-20-billion-investments-from-ftzs-in-30yrs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-accrues-20-billion-investments-from-ftzs-in-30yrs/#respond Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=320641 The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, has established that Nigeria received a cumulative investment of $20 billion from Free Trade Zones in 30 years. The Minister stated this at the commissioning of the new Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) facility and unveiling of NEPZA’s new special economic zone security [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-accrues-20-billion-investments-from-ftzs-in-30yrs/feed/ 0 Bullish trend still on as equities investors realizes N252 billion https://www.theinfostride.com/bullish-trend-still-on-as-equities-investors-realizes-n252-billion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bullish-trend-still-on-as-equities-investors-realizes-n252-billion/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:23:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312940 The Nigerian stock market yesterday remained unshaken at the uptrend with N252 billion or 1.12 percentage gain as investors staked more money in Airtel Africa and 23 others. In summary, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by 483.68 absolute points, representing a rise of 1.12 per cent to close at 43,730.55 points. Similarly, the overall market [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bullish-trend-still-on-as-equities-investors-realizes-n252-billion/feed/ 0 SEC sets deadline for crowdfunding platforms registration https://www.theinfostride.com/sec-sets-deadline-for-crowdfunding-platforms-registration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sec-sets-deadline-for-crowdfunding-platforms-registration/#respond Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:41:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295935 The Securities and Exchange Commission has directed all existing investment crowdfunding portals/digital commodities investment platforms to note the requirements and eligibility criteria for raising funds through and/or operating a Crowdfunding Portal and comply with the registration requirements or cease operations by the 30th of June, 2021. This was contained in a notice released by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sec-sets-deadline-for-crowdfunding-platforms-registration/feed/ 0 Investments In Agriculture Will Be Sustained – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/investments-in-agriculture-will-be-sustained-buhari/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:24:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228694 President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is going to do everything within its power to continue to sustain investment in the agric sector. In a recent statement, he vowed to come up with new programmes and projects that will aid agriculture in the country and increase employment in the sector. His words, “Nigerians are [...]

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]]> Nigeria Lost $200B Investments – PENGASSAN https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-lost-200b-investments-pengassan/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:19:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150551 Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says Nigeria has lost $200 billion of investments due to its inability to legislate the proposed reform in oil and gas. PENGASSAN said this in a position paper sent to the Chairman and members of the Senate Joint Committee in the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill [...]

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]]> Africa Finance Corporation and Banque Centrale Populaire sign MoU to enhance Investments and Financing Cooperation https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-finance-corporation-and-banque-centrale-populaire-sign-mou-to-enhance-investments-and-financing-cooperation/ Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:22:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150312 Agreement will increase collaboration on investments and financing… Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading pan-African multilateral development finance institution and project developer, has this week signed a MoU with Moroccan bank Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) to increase collaboration on financing vital infrastructure projects in North and Sub-Saharan Africa. A delegation from BCP, headed by Chairman [...]

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]]> Sweden Hail President Muhammadu Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/sweden-hail-president-muhammadu-buhari/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:40:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134865 President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will continue to welcome support and investments from the international community in the agricultural and solid minerals sectors as Nigeria moves to reduce dependence on crude oil. The president stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, [...]

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]]> House Of Reps To Investigate Investments By DISCOs https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-to-investigate-investments-by-discos/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 07:46:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131488 The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation to investigate the investments and pledges made by power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and Generation Companies (GENCOs). The House also directed the Committee to ascertain the revenue accrued to the companies and their level of compliance with the privatisation agreements. This followed a [...]

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]]> FG Will Remove Obstacles Affecting Investments In Nigeria – Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-will-remove-obstacles-affecting-investments-in-nigeria-osinbajo/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:23:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126928 The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said the Federal Government was prepared to remove obstacles and roadblocks affecting investments, industrial and trading activities in the country. He made this known while laying the foundation of KAM Steel Integrated Project at Jimba Oja, near Ilorin. Osinbajo said over two billion tonnes of iron ore [...]

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]]> Buhari’s China Trip Yield Over $6bn Investments https://www.theinfostride.com/s-china-trip-yields-over-6bn-investments/ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 01:58:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125867 President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his one week official visit to China has $6 billion in investment for Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Friday, April 15. According to Shehu, the President believed that the agreements concluded with [...]

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]]> Nigeria Will Increase Investments Spending This Year – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-will-increase-investments-spending-this-year-buhari/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 17:59:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116960 President Muhammad Buhari has declared that Nigeria would be increasing its investments spending to three times for the purpose of growth and in order to reduce the dependence of its economy largely on oil. Nigeria, the largest economy is Africa has remain mainly dependent on the export of oil and with the reduction in the [...]

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]]> Corruption, Impunity At NNPC Ruined Our Investments – IPMAN | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/corruption-impunity-at-nnpc-ruined-our-investments-ipman-nigeria/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:02:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/corruption-impunity-at-nnpc-ruined-our-investments-ipman-nigeria/ The corruption and impunity at all levels of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has ruined our investments in the oil and gas sector, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has said. IPMAN said that most players in the industry were unhappy with the development. The National Secretary of IPMAN, Danladi Pasali, said members [...]

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]]> Many Investments In Nigeria Done With “Dirty Money”, Says Ribadu | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/many-investments-in-nigeria-done-with-dirty-money-says-ribadu-nigeria/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:06:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/many-investments-in-nigeria-done-with-dirty-money-says-ribadu-nigeria/ Pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday alleged that a lot of investments that are done in the country are from funds earned through illegal activities. The Adamawa PDP candidate in the April 11 governorship polls, also identified illicit financial activities such as terrorism financing and money laundering, [...]

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]]> Nigerian Stock Exchange market indicators increase by 0.94% https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-stock-exchange-market-indicators-increase-by-0-94/ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 00:47:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6812 Equity transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) opened after the holiday on Friday in an upward trend with the market indices growing by 0.94 per cent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the All-Shares Index rose by 373.43 points or 0.94 per cent to close higher at 40,231.68 against 39,858.25 achieved on [...]

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]]> Twitter tumbles after warning on overvaluation https://www.theinfostride.com/twitter-tumbles-after-warning-on-overvaluation/ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 22:03:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6643 Twitter shares tumbled Friday after a brokerage analyst warned the popular messaging network was overvalued following a meteoric rise since its initial public offering in November. Twitter shares closed down 12.99 percent at $63.79. But the stock has…

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]]> Quantity Surveyor Job at Omais Investments Nigeria Limited https://www.theinfostride.com/quantity-surveyor-job-at-omais-investments-nigeria-limited/ Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:56:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/quantity-surveyor-job-at-omais-investments-nigeria-limited/ Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Omais Investments Nigeria Limited / Omais Homes / Omais Investment Group Sector: Real Estate and Property Development Requirements: • A good University degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying from a reputable institution • Ability to coordinate and simultaneously align various operating sites as well as good communications [...]

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