The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has distanced itself from the planned strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and allied …
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CreditPro Finance Secures CBN Licence to Expand SME Lending Nationwide
CreditPro Finance Company Limited has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a licensed finance company, a development expected to boost lending to small and …
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United Nigeria Airlines Signs Deal for Six Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
United Nigeria Airlines has entered into an aircraft acquisition agreement with Southwest Airlines, a United States-based carrier, for the purchase of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The deal marks a significant …
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NRC Revises Casualty Figure in Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has revised its casualty figure from the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, confirming that 20 passengers sustained injuries, contrary to its earlier report of seven. The …
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NSIB Targets September 25 for Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment Report
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said its final report on the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment will be ready and submitted to relevant authorities by September 25, 2025. The …
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Fidelity Bank Ghana Pledges GH¢500,000 to Support Creative Entrepreneurs
Fidelity Bank Ghana has ended its third annual Sustainability Conference in Accra with a major pledge of more than GH¢500,000 to support young creative entrepreneurs. The bank said the initiative …
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Lasaco Assurance Moves to Transfer Annuity Business to Cornerstone Insurance
Lasaco Assurance Plc has announced plans to transfer its annuity business portfolio to Cornerstone Insurance Plc as part of a broader strategic realignment within the company. The announcement was contained …
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Boat Accidents Claim 92 Lives in Nigeria Despite Safety Campaigns
About 92 passengers have reportedly died in different boat accidents across Nigeria between January and August 2025, despite ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to improve safety on the nation’s …
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Naira Strengthens Slightly at Official Market as Reserves Hit $41.27bn
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 …
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Ecobank Nigeria Celebrates Nigerian Art Masters with Special Exhibition in Lagos
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, …