The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has distanced itself from any planned protest over the recently announced N32,000 pension increment for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The union …
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SanlamAllianz Launches N200,000 Youth Essay and Storytelling Contest in Nigeria
SanlamAllianz Nigeria, in collaboration with AfricaComicade, has launched its first-ever national Essay and Storytelling Competition for Nigerian youths aged 10 to 16. The initiative aims to promote creativity, financial literacy, …
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Nigeria, West Africa Lost $407bn to Trade Mispricing in a Decade – AU Panel Warns
Nigeria and several other countries in West and North Africa lost about $407 billion between 2001 and 2010 due to trade mispricing, mostly caused by commercial tax avoidance by multinational …
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Lafarge Africa Reports N268.6bn Q2 2025 Revenue, Up 70% Year-on-Year
Lafarge Africa Plc, a top cement and building solutions provider in Nigeria, has reported a substantial increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, with sales hitting N268.63 billion. …
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent comments on delays in ambassadorial appointments, describing the party’s statement as “false,” “insulting,” …
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Tinubu Meets Dangote at State House, Restates Support for African-Led Energy Market
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday evening received billionaire industrialist and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a private meeting, underscoring the …
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Reps blame NAICOM for 25 insurance firms financial infractions
The House of Representatives has accused the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) of failing in its regulatory role, saying the lapse allowed widespread financial infractions by 25 insurance firms operating in …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that Nigeria can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant agricultural and mineral assets if the country formalises the trading of commodities and …
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Dangote Cries Out Over Crude Scarcity
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has raised alarm over challenges facing his $20 billion Dangote Refinery, including difficulty accessing crude oil from Nigerian producers, leading the facility to import …
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Tinubu Orders National Single Window Trade Platform to Go Live by Q1 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure the full implementation of the digital trade facilitation platform by the first quarter of 2026. …