The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s successful bid to host the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027 in Lagos, saying it will boost trade, empower local …
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Agusto & Co. Assigns ‘A’ Ratings to Heirs Insurance Group Businesses
Credit rating agency Agusto & Co. has upgraded the ratings of Heirs Insurance Group, assigning ‘A’ ratings to its life and general insurance businesses. The announcement revealed that Heirs Life …
- BusinessEnergyMarket StabilityOil & GasOPEC+
OPEC+ to Raise Oil Output by 137,000 Barrels Daily in October
The global oil market is set for another adjustment as eight member countries of the OPEC+ alliance announced plans to increase their crude oil production by a total of 137,000 …
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CCSLD Consulting Launches Fraud Prevention Training for Nigerian Banks
Consulting firm CCSLD has introduced a Banking Security and Fraud Prevention Training Programme in Lagos, extending its compliance and culture reorientation expertise from the oil and gas sector into Nigeria’s …
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Lagos Grade A Office Occupancy Rises to 73%
Nigeria’s premium office market is showing signs of resilience, as occupancy levels for Grade A office spaces in Lagos have climbed to 73 per cent, up from 65 per cent …
- DemocracyElectionsLagos NewsOpposition PartiesPoliticsSecurity
Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour Teams Up with ADC
The political atmosphere in Lagos took a new turn at the weekend as the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The …
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Nigeria’s $108bn Construction Industry to Showcase Opportunities at Big 5 Exhibition in Lagos
Nigeria’s construction industry, valued at over $108 billion, is witnessing renewed growth driven by rising government spending on housing and infrastructure. This expansion will take centre stage at the Big …
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TBS to Inaugurate Remembrance Arcade, Independence Garden in October
The Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Management Board has announced plans to inaugurate the newly redeveloped Remembrance Arcade and Independence Garden in October as part of efforts to preserve Nigeria’s national …
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Zimbabwe Launches $1.4 Billion Agricultural Investment to Boost Key Value Chains
Zimbabwe has unveiled a massive agricultural investment package worth $1.4 billion, a bold step the government says will transform the sector and secure the country’s place in global food markets. …
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Kenyan Agencies Push for Special Anti-Corruption Courts to Restore Investor Confidence
Kenya’s governance and accountability crisis has once again come under sharp focus, as key institutions demanded sweeping reforms in public financial management to restore investor confidence and close corruption loopholes …