Nigeria recorded a major milestone on Monday as the Nigerian National Accreditation System (NINAS) secured full international recognition, allowing certificates issued by Nigerian-accredited laboratories and certification bodies to be accepted …
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Imo economic summit targets $1tn economy, says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says the state is projecting an economic gain of $1tn from its forthcoming Imo Economic Summit, a major investment forum expected to attract world leaders, …
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Nigeria Confirms Readiness to Host 2026 ACI Africa
Nigeria has formally declared its readiness to host the 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition after a high-level delegation from ACI Africa visited the Minister of …
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NNPC sets June 2026 deadline for refinery partners
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a new target of June 2026 to complete the selection of technical partners for the country’s three state-owned refineries. This marks another …
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Audit Uncovers N61bn Irregularities in NNPCL’s Accounts
The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation has uncovered 28 major financial irregularities linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, involving questionable payments, undocumented spending, and breaches of …
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States Owe Contractors, Retirees N1.06tn Despite Record Revenues — BudgIT
A new report by BudgIT has revealed that states across Nigeria owe contractors and retirees a combined N1.06tn, even though they received record-high revenue allocations in 2024. The figures, contained …
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Foundation disburses $180,000 to entrepreneurs
The Mary Ojulary Foundation has disclosed that its financial support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs has now reached $180,000, reflecting its growing commitment to helping small businesses grow across the country. …
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Valency Agro Nigeria Completes N13bn Commercial Paper and Exports
Valency Agro Nigeria Limited has strengthened its position as one of Nigeria’s leading agro-processing and export companies with the completion of a N13bn Commercial Paper issuance. The issuance, which is …
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Audit Alleges CBN Re-Circulated N29.77bn Dirty Notes Under Emefiele, Violating Clean Note Policy
The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria, under former Governor Godwin Emefiele, of re-circulating dirty and unfit banknotes valued at N29.77bn in …
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MAN Raises Alarm as Manufacturers Spend N676.6bn on Alternative Energy in Six Months
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has warned that the country’s unreliable and expensive electricity supply continues to frustrate industrial growth, as manufacturers spent N676.6bn on alternative energy in the first …