The Secretary-General of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO), Mohamed Sani-Bala, has declared strong support for the Eto electronic call-up system introduced by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to …
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New Chairperson of Women Town Planners in Lagos, Yemisi Alaka, Unveils Five-Point Agenda
The newly elected Chairperson of the Association of Women Town Planners in Nigeria (AWTPN), Lagos State Chapter, Mrs. Yemisi Alaka, has announced a five-point agenda aimed at driving growth, professionalism, …
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Femi Otedola Set to Gain Full Control of First Holdco as Otudeko, Odukale Set to Exit.
The prolonged leadership and ownership tussle at First Holdco Plc, the parent company of Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, First Bank of Nigeria, is drawing to a historic close. Multiple sources …
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Severe flooding has hit homes and businesses in Bachure New Extension, a residential area in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The disaster occurred after a heavy …
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Togo Frees Over 50 Protesters Amid Unrest, Others Remain in Detention.
Authorities in Togo have released 56 individuals arrested during recent anti-government protests, while others remain in custody as investigations continue, the public prosecutor announced on Monday. The protests, which took …
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Winhomes CEO Fires Back at Works Minister Umahi.
The Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Stella Okengwu, has responded to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, over recent comments made against her company and the controversial …
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Fitch Reaffirms Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ ‘AAA’ rating.
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC at an ‘AAA(nga)’ rating, maintaining the top-tier national long-term rating with a stable outlook. This marks …
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The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has called for clear separation of responsibilities among regulators and operators in the country’s pest control industry, while also urging stronger private sector …
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Afreximbank, BoI Sign $75m Deal to Boost Local Drug Manufacturing.
In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare manufacturing capacity, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Bank of Industry (BoI) have signed a $75 million financing term sheet under …
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U.S. Pledges Bigger Trade, Investment Push in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has announced a renewed American commitment to boosting trade, investment, and private sector collaboration with Nigeria, describing the country …