The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new industrial hubs in four states as part of a broader strategy to boost Nigeria’s economy through manufacturing and innovation. This was …
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Customs Intercepts Stolen Lexus Cars, Codeine, Fake Drugs Worth N3.2bn at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted two stolen Lexus cars from Canada and six containers filled with prohibited items, including unregistered drugs, codeine syrup, used clothes, …
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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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Rand Holds Firm as Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting Overshadows South Africa’s 2025 Budget
South Africa’s currency, the rand, remained largely stable on Thursday despite political tension triggered by a controversial encounter between President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took the …
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APM Terminals Calls for Stronger Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Infrastructure and Growth in Africa
APM Terminals has said that Africa can only achieve lasting infrastructure, inclusive job creation, and sustainable economic growth through strong partnerships between government and private companies. This was the main …
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Africa’s Climate Crisis Threatens Europe’s Food Security, Says Report
Climate change and biodiversity loss are severely affecting agricultural production across Africa, raising serious concerns about food security not just on the continent but also in Europe, which heavily depends …
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Dangote Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene from Lagos Plant
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has entered into a new partnership with Vinmar Group, a global petrochemicals distribution company, to take Dangote’s polypropylene products to international markets. This move comes …
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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 …
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Ghana Strengthens Trade and Investment Ties with UAE to Boost Economy
Ghana is making strong moves to grow its trade and investment relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of efforts to expand its economy and attract more foreign …