The Budget Office of the Federation has revealed that the North-West geopolitical zone is the biggest beneficiary of projects approved by the Federal Executive Council under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …
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AFAN Raises Alarm Over Food Insecurity, Calls for Urgent Action
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has warned that the nation’s food security is under serious threat, citing insecurity, inflation, and climate change as major obstacles to agricultural productivity. …
The estate surveying and valuation profession in Nigeria is facing growing challenges, including rising inflation, a struggling real estate market, and the increasing encroachment of unlicensed practitioners. These concerns were …
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Governor Peter Mbah Flags Off Fertiliser and Agro-Inputs Distribution for Over 60,000 Farmers in Enugu
More than 60,000 farmers across Enugu State are set to benefit from a new round of free fertiliser and agro-inputs distribution as Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah flagged off the exercise …
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Ecobank Nigeria Celebrates Nigerian Art Masters with Special Exhibition in Lagos
Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s creative arts industry as it launched a major exhibition in Lagos showcasing the works of legendary Nigerian artists. The exhibition, …
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NGX Group Reports N24bn Revenue in 2024 on Bank Recapitalisation and Big Listings
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) recorded revenue of N24 billion in the 2024 financial year, boosted mainly by the recapitalisation of Nigerian banks and a series of high-profile …
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Cutix Plc Profit Falls 81% in Q1 2025 Despite Rising Assets
Cutix Plc, a Nigerian cable manufacturing company listed on the Nigerian Exchange, has reported a sharp decline in profit for the first quarter of its 2025 financial year. The company’s …
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Meta Partners with Safaricom on $23 Million Subsea Cable Project to Boost Internet in East Africa
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has entered into a partnership with Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom operator, to invest in a new subsea fibre-optic cable project that will connect East Africa to …
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Central Bank of Kenya Rejects Exemptions on Staff Loans Under New Pricing Formula
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has rejected requests to exempt bank staff loans from its new loan pricing system, insisting that all borrowers must operate under the same rules. …
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Peter Obi Slams Passport Fee Hike as Burden on Nigerians
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the recent hike in International Passport fees, calling it yet another burden on ordinary Nigerians. In …