The Federal Government has disclosed that a total of 457 illegal mining sites have been identified across Nigeria within the past year, a revelation that underscores the scale of unregulated …
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9mobile Refutes Shutdown Rumors, Assures Customers of Uninterrupted Service
9mobile has come out in full force to dismiss the recent rumors swirling about a possible shutdown of its operations. In a firm statement issued by top management, the telecom …
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How Free Trade Zone Operators Undermine Local Industries, Stakeholders Cry Out
Concerns have continued to mount over the negative impact of operations in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) on local businesses and manufacturers, as industry stakeholders decry what they describe as …
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SON Intensifies War Against Substandard Tyres, Moves to Block Dangerous Imports
In a renewed effort to rid Nigeria’s markets of life-threatening products, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stepped up enforcement actions against the importation and circulation of substandard tyres. …
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Stakeholders Urge Government to Formulate Policies to Attract Agricultural Investments
Agricultural stakeholders have called on the Nigerian government to create and implement policies that attract private sector investments into the agricultural sector. They emphasize that such policies are essential to …
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BOI, WCCIMA Unveil ₦10bn Fund to Empower Women-Led Businesses
In a landmark move to bolster women entrepreneurship, the Bank of Industry (BOI), in collaboration with the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (WCCIMA), has launched a …
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Baobab Nigeria Disburses Over N323bn in Loans to Empower MSMEs
Baobab Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs across Nigeria by disbursing loans worth over N323bn to more than 407,000 customers. This …
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Customs Intercepts $193,000 Concealed in Yogurt Carton at Abuja Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has intercepted $193,000 in undeclared foreign currency concealed within a yogurt carton at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This …
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Visa Inc. to Establish Data Center in Nigeria
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital economy, global payment giant Visa Inc. has announced plans to establish a data center within the country. This move underscores Visa’s commitment to …
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Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Poised for Growth as Stakeholders Push for Sustainability
Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Poised for Growth as Stakeholders Push for Sustainability As Nigeria’s cashew season begins, industry stakeholders are calling for renewed efforts to strengthen the sector through sustainable farming …