Nigeria imported raw materials worth N1.72tn from Asia in the first half of 2025, according to new figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The number shows how strongly …
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First Bank Retirees Protest in Lagos, Demand Better Pensions and Medical Support
Some retirees of First Bank of Nigeria staged a peaceful protest at the bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, on Wednesday, calling for improved welfare and an urgent review of their …
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Lagos SME Bootcamp Empowers Over 700 Entrepreneurs With Training
The Lagos SME Bootcamp has empowered more than 700 small business owners during the 8th edition of its annual programme held recently in Lagos. The three-day event focused on major …
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Oyetola Announces Growth in Local Fish Production as Nigeria Pushes Blue Economy Reforms
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced an increase in Nigeria’s local fish production, saying the rise reflects renewed investment, stronger cooperation with coastal communities, and …
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NUPRC Says $20bn Field Plans Approved to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, has said the commission approved about $20bn worth of Field Development Plans within the last 10 months as …
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Sanwo-Olu Moves To Present N4.2tn Lagos Budget For 2026 As Assembly Confirms Notification
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is preparing to present a proposed N4.2tn budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, marking another significant rise in the state’s …
The 10th edition of Betano The Next Titan Nigeria has come to an end, marking a major milestone for the entrepreneurial reality show that has spent the last decade discovering …
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AMMBAN Marks 10 Years, Celebrates Growth of Agent Banking in Nigeria
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria has marked its 10th anniversary alongside its ninth Annual National Conference in Gombe, with many stakeholders commending the critical role …
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NITEL–MTEL PENSIONERS PROTEST 35 MONTHS UNPAID BENEFITS
Pensioners of the defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited and its mobile subsidiary, MTEL, staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding the payment of …
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TOTALENERGIES EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE AS GLOBAL OIL FIRMS
Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round is already attracting early attention from major international oil companies as renewed confidence grows in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s ongoing reforms, which industry players …