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A quiet but tense standoff has continued between the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and helicopter operators in Nigeria following the reintroduction of a $300 landing fee ordered by …
European stock markets remained steady on Monday as a surge in Chinese technology stocks lifted investor sentiment, while European long-dated bonds came under heavy pressure. The latest trading reports showed …
Nigeria’s private sector recorded stronger growth in August 2025 as improved customer demand and easing inflationary pressures boosted business activity, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate reversal of the new passport fees introduced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), …
The naira recorded a slight gain on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, closing at ₦1,531.57 per dollar. This marked a 0.23 per cent appreciation compared to the previous …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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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