The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to urgently review the operations of bonded terminals across the country. …
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World Bank: Nigeria, Other Developing Countries Record Fastest Growth in Financial Savings in a Decade
The World Bank Group has reported a significant rise in the number of adults using financial accounts to save in Nigeria and other developing countries, marking the fastest growth in …
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NMDPRA Urges Strict Compliance with Oil and Gas Sector Regulations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for stronger compliance with oil and gas sector regulations, especially in midstream and downstream operations. This call was made …
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Lagos Food Prices Surge in July 2025 as Onions, Rice, and Pepper Hit Record Highs
Food prices across key markets in Lagos State surged sharply in July 2025, with common household staples such as onions, rice, and pepper leading the price increases. This development has …
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Zambia Overtakes Colombia to Become World’s Top Emerald Exporter — Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia is now the world’s leading exporter of emeralds, surpassing Colombia, which had long held dominance over the global emerald market with between 70% …
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Nigeria’s Insurance Firms Record Over N233 Billion Profit, Best Performance in a Decade
Nigeria’s top insurance companies are currently experiencing their most profitable period in over a decade, as a mix of rising interest rates, regulatory enforcement, and strategic investment choices propel their …
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FG Launches National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme to Train Youth
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), a new initiative aimed at training young Nigerians in market-relevant skills and directly connecting them to job …
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Controversial Singer Portable Praises President Tinubu, Says Nigeria is Getting Better Under His Leadership
Nigerian controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a man of action who focuses on delivering …
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Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest Locally, Says Economic Growth Depends on Domestic Investment
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest within their countries, stressing that it remains the only …
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Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining Revives Darwendale Platinum Project
Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba Mining House has announced a new approach to developing its long-delayed Darwendale platinum project, opting for an open pit mine instead of the previously planned underground operation. This …