The much-anticipated $700 million port rehabilitation project for Apapa and Tincan Island Ports in Lagos, which was expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025, has been delayed once …
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The insurance team of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) is making moves to understand more about energy and special risk insurance policies, especially as the energy sector continues to …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Drops Again As Prices Fall, Budget Under Threat
Nigeria’s daily crude oil production has dropped again in March 2025, raising more concerns about the country’s ability to meet its budget plans for the year. This is coming at …
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Ethiopian Government Issues 40 Permits to Foreign Firms in Retail and Trade Sectors
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has announced the approval of 40 foreign investment permits in the retail, wholesale, import, and export sectors—sectors that were previously closed to foreign investors. Mr. …
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Fitch Raises Nigeria’s Credit Rating After Key Economic Reforms
International credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency rating from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, changing the country’s outlook from negative to stable. This announcement was made in a …
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Afreximbank Disbursed $50bn to Nigeria in 10 Years – Oramah
The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has said that the bank has disbursed about $50 billion into the Nigerian economy over the past ten years. …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Reserves Now 37.28 Billion Barrels – NUPRC Boss
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially announced that Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate reserves have reached a total of 37.28 billion barrels, with gas reserves standing at …
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Aviation Unions Threaten Strike Over Unfulfilled Agreement with NiMet
Three major aviation unions in Nigeria have threatened to resume a suspended strike over alleged breaches of agreement by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The unions, in a jointly signed …
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Delta Air Lines Records $14 Billion Revenue in Q1 2025, Maintains Industry Lead
Delta Air Lines has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2025, showing strong results despite global economic uncertainties affecting the aviation sector. According to the report, the …
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NPA Boss Urges Traders to Tap into Simplified Export Processes
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has called on Nigerian traders, exporters, and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the newly simplified export processes put …