The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Nigeria alongside China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for making significant progress in reducing deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recognition came …
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Tinubu Congratulates FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku on Election as ACI Africa Vice-President
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, on her election as Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) …
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Dangote Cement Holds Drivers’ Retreat in Obajana to Promote Road Safety
Dangote Cement Plc has held a special drivers’ retreat at its Obajana plant in Kogi State as part of efforts to improve road safety and strengthen best practices in fleet …
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NCDMB Urges WAV, Other Indigenous Firms to Explore Deepwater Oil and Gas Opportunities
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr. Felix Ogbe, has called on leading Nigerian oil and gas service providers to direct more of their …
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Experts Say NIIRA 2025 Will Boost Insurance Sector’s GDP Contribution
Industry experts have projected that the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA) will boost the insurance sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product and restore confidence in the industry. …
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UBA Half-Year Profit Rises to N335bn Despite Drop in Pre-Tax Earnings
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced its financial performance for the first half of 2025, showing a profit after tax of N335.53bn. This represents a 6.06 per cent …
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FG Launches Pension-Backed Loan Scheme to Empower Retirees and Boost Financial Inclusion
The Federal Government has launched a new pension-backed loan scheme aimed at giving Nigerian retirees access to affordable credit and bringing them into the nation’s consumer credit system. The initiative, …
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Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Sanction Fee After Gloria Omisore Passenger
Kenya Airways has finally complied with the directive of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) by paying the sanction fee imposed on it after a long-running dispute over consumer rights …
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Mouka Launches 6th Edition of Award for Excellence to Promote Education and Quality Sleep
Mouka, Nigeria’s leading mattress and bedding brand, has launched the 6th edition of the Mouka Award for Excellence, reaffirming its commitment to supporting education and promoting the importance of quality …
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Nigerian Farmers Advised to Reduce Antibiotics in Livestock for Sustainable Agriculture
Nigerian farmers have been advised to reduce their heavy use of antibiotics in livestock production to protect animal health, improve food safety, and safeguard the environment. The call was made …