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 …
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ordered the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude agreement between the Federal Government and local oil refiners, a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s local refining …
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FG Begins Drone Mapping of Abuja to Boost Security, Planning
The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) has kicked off a major mapping project of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using high-tech drone technology to boost development, security, …
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Africa’s Booming Economy Faces Data Crisis, Food Security Drive in Congo, and Violence-Hit Businesses in DRC
Despite its growing population, expanding middle class, and rising entrepreneurial spirit, Africa continues to face a major roadblock to investment and sustainable growth: the lack of reliable data. Bernard Laurendeau, …