African markets are navigating a busy day of economic indicators, political developments, and global trends on Thursday, May 8, 2025. From court decisions in Côte d’Ivoire to monetary policy announcements …
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Seplat Energy to Boost Gas Supply to Nigeria LNG by 12% Amid Pipeline Challenges
igeria LNG Limited is set to receive a major boost in gas supply as Seplat Energy has entered into a new preliminary agreement to supply over 150,000 tons of gas …
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Oil Spill Halts Operations on Okordia-Rumuekpe Pipeline in Rivers State
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has confirmed that it has stopped crude oil transportation through its Okordia-Rumuekpe pipeline in Rivers State after an oil spill was discovered in Ikata community, …
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Accion Microfinance Bank Gets Global Certification for Card Payment Security
Accion Microfinance Bank has achieved a major milestone in digital security by earning the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification under the latest version 4.0.1. The certification …
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Federal Government Shuts Down Illegal Mining Site in Kaduna Using Peaceful Strategy
The Federal Government has shut down an illegal mining site located in Damau, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This operation was carried out by the Mining Marshals under …
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LCCI Projects $538m Yearly Agro-Processing Investment for Nigeria’s Growth
The Agricultural and Allied Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said Nigeria must invest at least $538 million every year for 10 years to grow …
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Over 70 Million Contactless Cards in Nigeria Remain Idle Over Fear of Fraud, Lack of Trust
More than 70 million contactless debit cards given to Nigerians by banks are still not being used, mainly because many Nigerians do not trust the technology. Even though the cards …
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Headline: Customs Seize Sex Drugs, Expired Food, and Drones Worth N921 Million at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 11 containers loaded with unregistered sex enhancement drugs, expired food items, drones, and other banned products at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The total …
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NSA Orders One-Stop Security Screening System at Nigerian Airports to Boost Aviation Safety
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has directed the implementation of a one-stop joint-interest screening system across Nigerian airports. This initiative is part of efforts to address the …
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Customs Intercepts N1bn Worth of Contraband in South-East
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, Owerri, says it has seized smuggled goods worth over N1 billion in duty-paid value between March 20, 2025, and now. The …