The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to significantly reduce Nigeria’s heavy dependence on fish imports by increasing local production through expanded aquaculture, modernised artisanal …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set an ambitious goal for Nigeria’s economy, announcing on Wednesday that his administration is targeting 7% annual economic growth by 2027. He said this would …
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Govt grants Air Tanzania permit to begin direct flights
Nigeria’s Federal Government has officially handed over the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to Air Tanzania Company Limited, marking a new phase of cooperation between both countries in the aviation …
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Speculation is growing over how much central government workers in India could earn once the 8th Pay Commission takes effect, even though the commission has not yet been officially set …
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing Under Renewed Hope Programme
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to delivering affordable and dignified housing for Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Housing Programme of …
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FG launches E-fiscal platform to crack down on tax evasion
The Federal Government has started the rollout of a new national Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration, reducing tax evasion, and improving transparency in revenue collection. …
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Namibia Expands Youth Coding to Boost AI Skills
Namibia has rolled out Phase II of the Africa-Asia Youth Coding Initiative, a project aimed at introducing coding and artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s formal education system. The programme, …
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Train Coach Detaches in Motion, Causes Panic in Lagos
There was panic along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday morning after a train coach detached while the train was in motion near the busy Ladipo area of Lagos. The incident …
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NDIC Pays ₦54.62bn to Heritage Bank Depositors
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has disclosed that it has paid ₦54.62 billion to 691,418 depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. The Corporation also announced a liquidation dividend of …
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Umahi Dismisses Crack on Coastal Highway, Says N3tn Needed to Complete Road Projects
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has cleared the air on a crack that appeared on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying it is not a structural failure and should not …