Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has continued to experience slow growth, with fresh figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showing that the sector declined further in the second quarter of …
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What Counts as Intellectual Property? A Simple Guide
In today’s Nigeria, ideas are not just dreams, they are powerful assets. From Nollywood’s buzzing film sets to the fashion houses of Lagos and the fintech corridors of Yaba, the …
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Rabiu Projects Naira to Strengthen to ₦1,300–₦1,400 per Dollar by Year-End
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has expressed optimism that the naira will appreciate further in the coming months, predicting that the exchange rate could strengthen to between …
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Eterna, Castrol Push for Growth and Anti-Adulteration in Nigerian Lubricant Market
Eterna Industries Limited, the authorised distributor of Castrol products in Nigeria, has intensified engagement with lubricant distributors across the country in a bid to accelerate business growth and curb the …
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Anani Commends Stakeholders for Supporting Customs B’Odogwu Platform at PTML Command
The new Customs Area Controller of the Ports and Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Joe Anani, has praised stakeholders for their strong support in …
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Manufacturers Oppose FG’s Plan to Introduce Tax Stamp System on Excisable Products
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against the planned introduction of a Tax Stamp System on excisable products, warning that the policy would worsen inflation, …
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EU Appoints Rune Skinnebach as New Ambassador to Ghana, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Rune Skinnebach has officially assumed office as the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana after presenting his Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the …
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CSCS Reports N2.1tn Securities Transactions in Four Months
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has reported securities transactions worth N2.112 trillion between May and August 2025, marking a 138.44 per cent increase compared to the N885.93 billion recorded …
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AGI Urges Smooth Transition from 1D1F to 24-Hour Economy Policy
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged the government to ensure a seamless transition for companies that benefited from the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative into the new …
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UBA Commits $150m to Kenya’s Roads Levy Programme
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced a $150 million (KES 20.5 billion) commitment to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme, a $1.35 billion initiative designed by the Kenya Roads …