The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has raised concerns over the growing threats facing the global ocean economy, warning that rising climate impacts, unstable trade policies, and …
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APM Terminals, GIVO Launch Zero-Carbon Recycling Hub in Apapa to Tackle Plastic Waste
APM Terminals Apapa has joined hands with a Nigerian waste management startup, Garbage In Value Out (GIVO), to launch a zero-carbon recycling hub in Apapa, Lagos, as part of efforts …
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KoolBox Launches KoolBuy to Expand Solar Refrigeration Access in Nigeria
As part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s energy poverty and climate crisis, energy technology company KoolBox has unveiled KoolBuy, a new platform aimed at expanding access to solar-powered refrigeration for …
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Kenya Records Highest-Ever VAT Collection in May After KRA’s Anti-Fraud Clampdown
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it collected a record KSh32.1 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) for the month of May 2025, the highest ever in the country’s …
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NDIC Calls for Public Feedback on Global Deposit Insurance Review
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called on financial sector players, regulators, and members of the public to contribute their views on the ongoing review of the Core Principles …
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Experts, Civil Society Push for Legal Reform to Attract Renewable Energy Investment in Cross River
A coalition of civil society organisations and energy experts has called for the establishment of a robust legal and regulatory framework to attract investment into Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, particularly …
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N76 Billion Fraud Case: Ex-AMCON Director Testifies Against Former MD Ahmed Kuru, Arik Air Executives in Court
The trial of the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others continued at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, with …
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FRSC Begs Accountant-General’s Office for Quick Release of Funds to Support Road Safety
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appealed to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to release funds quickly so the agency can carry out its duties …
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SPAR Group Targets Growth with Expanded Product Range, Uber Eats Partnership, and Private Label Strategy
South African retail giant SPAR Group says it plans to grow its business by expanding its product selection, increasing sales of own-brand goods, and boosting on-demand delivery services, as competition …
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FG Backs Cost-Reflective Electricity Tariff, Plans Targeted Subsidy for Poor Nigerians
The National Council on Power has agreed to introduce a cost-reflective tariff for electricity in Nigeria. This move is aimed at reducing the N200 billion monthly electricity subsidy being paid …