The Nigeria Union of Hawkers (NUH) has called on the Federal Government and state governments across the country to take urgent steps to protect the rights of hawkers and improve …
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Canada Commends Nigeria Customs for Recovering 65 Stolen Luxury Vehicles, Boosting Cross-Border Crime Fight
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) International Special Services has praised the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over the recent recovery of 12 luxury vehicles stolen from Canada, bringing the total …
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Filmhouse Group Pushes for Stronger Industry Structures to Propel Nollywood Globally at Cannes
The CEO of Filmhouse Group, Mr. Kene Okwuosa, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s film industry to focus on building strong and scalable structures that will support Nollywood’s growth on …
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EAAIF secures $325m for infrastructure expansion
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a private infrastructure group managed by Ninety-One, has secured a fresh $325 million in debt funding to support infrastructure projects across Africa …
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FG, Nigeria-China Partnership Set to Boost Mining and Automotive Sectors Under Renewed Hope Agenda
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transform the country’s economy by focusing on the mining and automotive industries as major drivers of industrial development. This was …
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Customs Intercepts N3.2 Billion Worth of Codeine, Cosmetics, and Contraband at Lagos Port
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a significant shipment of illicit pharmaceuticals and other contraband goods valued at approximately N3.2 billion. The seizure, which …
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MTN Takes $4.2 Billion Iran Licence Case to South Africa’s Top Court
Telecoms giant, MTN Group, has gone to the Constitutional Court of South Africa to challenge a ruling that allows Turkish telecoms company, Turkcell, to pursue a $4.2 billion lawsuit against …
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Ghana and Afreximbank Clash Over $768 Million Debt Restructuring
Ghana is currently embroiled in a significant dispute with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) concerning the restructuring of a $768.4 million debt. This disagreement has emerged as a critical issue …
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CMA Approves Sh47 Billion for Talanta Stadium Project Ahead of AFCON 2027
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a plan to raise Sh47 billion to fund the ongoing construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi. The stadium is one of …
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Akpabio, Others Say Africa Must Stop Exporting Raw Materials Without Value Addition
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has joined other key stakeholders to call on African countries to stop the practice of exporting raw materials without adding value. They said Africa must move …