54 h. ago Nigeria, China deepen agricultural cooperation as NCSP, Kaduna State government solidify strategic engagements in Beijing

Nigeria’s ongoing drive to modernise its agricultural sector gained major traction as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, commenced a series of strategic engagements with leading agribusiness enterprises in Beijing, China. The delegation toured Beijing Doudian […]

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69 h. ago ILO, FG build new pool of SIYB trainers to tackle unemployment in Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has trained a new pool of business development trainers under the globally recognised Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) programme as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s deepening unemployment and underemployment challenges.

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s investment climate must improve to attract Central Europe — Dogara

…as Nigeria–Central Europe chamber deepens bilateral trade Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the read more Nigeria’s investment climate must improve to attract Central Europe — Dogara

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9 d. ago Yuletide: Plateau gov visits service chiefs to boost security

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening security collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly as the Yuletide season approaches. He said this is to ensure the safety of rural communities in the state and the wider North-Central region. Mutfwang made the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-plateau-gov-visits-service-chiefs-to-boost-security/

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1 week ago Unionists, activists warn of Nigeria’s deepening inequality, looming instability

•Task government on decent work–led transformation Trade unionists, civil society actors and pro-labour activists have lamented  Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic trajectory, insisting that the country risks deeper inequality and instability unless economic reforms are urgently anchored on decent work, social justice and inclusive growth. The call was made in Abuja, at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]

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1 week ago Customs, NMDPRA tighten export controls against fuel diversion

Nigeria Customs and NMDPRA deepen collaboration to curb fuel diversion meant for domestic use, tightening border controls and protecting energy security. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-nmdpra-tighten-export-controls-against-fuel-diversion/

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2 w. ago ICPC, Fiscal Responsibility Commission deepen Nigeria’s anti

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) have signed a Memorandum read more ICPC, Fiscal Responsibility Commission deepen Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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2 w. ago Johnvents, Ondo reaffirm investment in agribusiness, manufacturing

Johnvents Group has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships, investing in capacity, and building industries that will accelerate Nigeria’s economic transformation and boost Africa’s global competitiveness. The resolve came as the Ondo State Government restated its ambition to position the state as a competitive hub for agribusiness, manufacturing, technology, and energy. According to a statement, Read More: https://punchng.com/johnvents-ondo-reaffirm-investment-in-agribusiness-manufacturing/

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2 w. ago CMC: SEC unveils broad market reforms, targets T+1 settlement

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening market efficiency, deepening investor confidence, and accelerating the digital transformation of Nigeria’s capital market. SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, unveiled the initiatives during the second Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting for 2025, where he also confirmed Nigeria’s move toward a T+1, and […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria activates plans for T+1 settlement as SEC unveils broad market reforms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed a series of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening market efficiency, deepening investor read more Nigeria activates plans for T+1 settlement as SEC unveils broad market reforms

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2 w. ago Binghatti Africa Property Show deepens insights into opportunities in Dubai market

For four straight days, Loft and Keys, supported by The Premiere Immigration & Advisory, were in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria’s read more Binghatti Africa Property Show deepens insights into opportunities in Dubai market

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2 w. ago Will the Senate confirm Reno Omokri? The deepening rift inside Nigeria’s Red Chamber

The Senate is bracing for one of its most contentious confirmation showdowns in recent memory as President Bola Tinubu’s nomination read more Will the Senate confirm Reno Omokri? The deepening rift inside Nigeria’s Red Chamber

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2 w. ago Climate misinformation threatens public understanding, effective action, UNESCO warns

UNESCO urges global action against climate misinformation, a growing threat to public understanding and effective climate policy. Learn why it’s a critical Read More: https://punchng.com/climate-misinformation-threatens-public-understanding-effective-action-unesco-warns/

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2 w. ago Why insecurity, poverty persist in the North — IBB, Akinrinade

NIGERIA’S deepening security and poverty crises dominated conversations on Saturday as former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) and Lt. Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd) lamented that the country lacked leaders with the discipline, patriotism and integrity embodied by late General Hassan Usman Katsina. Speaking at the 2nd Gen. Hassan Katsina Memorial Conference in Kaduna, organised […]

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2 w. ago Independent Petroleum Producers Commit To Sustaining Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Potential Optimisation Efforts

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has assured that more steps will be taken to intensify efforts around value retention, support ongoing industry divestments, and champion initiatives that will unlock Nigeria’s full hydrocarbon potential. The Group is also committed to deepening support for ongoing divestments and helping to ensure that Nigeria realises its full hydrocarbon […]

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2 w. ago 90% Of Medicines In Nigeria Bypass Licensed Supply Chain—Distributors

Up to 90 percent of medicines circulating in Nigeria do not pass through licensed and regulated pharmaceutical channels, the Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (PWDAN) has warned, describing the situation as a deepening national health crisis that threatens millions of lives. The association issued the warning in Lagos during a press briefing on […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Indonesia deepen partnership on livestock technology

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, on Friday welcomed Bambang Suharto, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, who led a read more Nigeria, Indonesia deepen partnership on livestock technology

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3 w. ago FG seeks urgent management as 33% of Nigerian soil suffers degradation

The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria faces a deepening soil health crisis, with at least 33 per cent of the country’s soil already degraded, threatening food production...

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3 w. ago Nigeria, China deepen relations to accelerate industrialisation drive

Zakirudeen Oladotun, the China Relations Executive of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has read more Nigeria, China deepen relations to accelerate industrialisation drive

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