The National Executive Committee (NEC) of a faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), led by Chief Wole Adesina, has raised serious concerns over what it described as two troubling …
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Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown Sparks Reactions from Marketers and Industry Groups
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said the shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is not a major …
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Pick n Pay Narrows Loss, Targets Break-Even by 2028 as Turnaround Begins
South African retail giant Pick n Pay has reported a significantly smaller loss before tax for its full-year results, signalling early signs of recovery as the company pushes forward with …
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Yikodeen Gets $1.5m Boost from Aruwa Capital to Expand Safety Footwear Production in Nigeria
Nigerian safety footwear manufacturer, Yikodeen, has secured a $1.5 million investment from Lagos-based private equity firm, Aruwa Capital Management. The money will be used to expand Yikodeen’s factory, increase its …
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NNPC/FIRST E&P JV Trains 180 Teachers, Distributes 200 Digital Devices to Boost Education in Niger Delta
In a move to improve digital learning in the Niger Delta, the NNPC Limited and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture, in collaboration with the Nigerian …
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NEITI Launches Framework to Improve Transparency and Climate Accountability in Nigeria’s Extractive Sector
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has introduced a new Energy Transition and Climate Accountability Framework. This new move is aimed at helping Nigeria manage its oil, gas, and …
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NAF Destroys Over 100 Illegal Refining Sites in Niger Delta in Fresh Crackdown on Oil Theft
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed more than 100 illegal crude oil refining sites in the Niger Delta region between January and May 2025. This action is part of …
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Nigeria’s Rice Industry in Crisis as Farmers Blame Cheap Imports, Insecurity, and Poor Government Support
Rice farmers across Nigeria have raised a serious alarm over what they describe as the collapse of the country’s rice industry. They blame the shutdown of local rice mills, job …
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Standard Chartered Launches Global Campaign to Attract Affluent Investors, Emphasises Urgency in Wealth Planning
Standard Chartered Bank Limited has unveiled a new global marketing initiative tagged “Now’s Your Time for Wealth,” aimed at inspiring affluent clients to take decisive steps toward growing, protecting, and …
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FG: Nigeria Lacks Half the Skilled Workers Needed for Power Sector, Eyes 10,000 Jobs in Renewable Energy
The Federal Government has said that Nigeria currently has only about half the human capital needed to run its power sector efficiently, especially in the rapidly growing renewable energy space. …