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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FirstBank to Host 2025 Agric and Export Conference to Boost Non-Oil Sector Growth
FirstBank has announced the 2025 edition of its Agric and Export Conference, an initiative aimed at driving growth in Nigeria’s agriculture and non-oil export sectors. The event, themed “The Fundamentals …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins Best Cash Management
Stanbic IBTC Bank has received top honours at the Cosmopolitan The Daily Business Awards, securing two prestigious titles — Best Cash Management Bank in Nigeria and Best Trade Finance Bank …
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APM Terminals Kano Records 51% Surge in Cargo Volumes in First Half of 2025
APM Terminals Kano has recorded a major boost in operations, with a 51 per cent increase in Through Bill of Lading (TBL) volumes for the first half of 2025, covering …
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Nigerian Geoscientist Seye Ekun Elected Vice President of AAPG Africa Region
A Nigerian petroleum geoscientist, Mr. Seye Ekun, has been elected as the Vice President of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Africa Region. His tenure will run from July …
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Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has defended the country’s military operations against insurgents and armed criminal gangs, saying the armed forces are doing everything possible to avoid …
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NDLEA, ECOWAS warn drug abuse is draining Nigeria’s economy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have raised alarm over the rising cases of substance abuse in Nigeria, warning that …
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Nigerian Economic Summit Group Pushes for Industrialisation to Drive Economic Growth
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said that industrialisation is the key to Nigeria’s economic growth and long-term prosperity. This comes as preparations intensify for the 31st Nigerian Economic …
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ABC Transport Returns to Profit with N465.5m in First Half of 2025
ABC Transport Plc has reported a profit after tax of N465.5 million for the first half of 2025, marking a strong turnaround from the N191.5 million loss recorded in the …
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Dangote Refinery Lowers Petrol Price to ₦820 per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major step to make fuel cheaper and easier to access across Nigeria. From Monday, August 12, 2025, the refinery reduced its ex-depot price …