97 m. ago Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns

Tribune Online Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns Over 600,000 jobs at risk AMID the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms targeting tax imposition on Free Trade Zones (FTZs), the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has sounded the alarm, warning that the decision could drive away over $200 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) from the country and […] Free trade zone: $200bn foreign investments may leave Nigeria, NACCIMA warns Tribune Online

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2 h. ago My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex

By Zika Bobby Right Honourable Friday Obomezele Itulah was a speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and a two-term member of the House of Representatives. He started off in active politics as a councillor. He ventured into politics after serving the presidency between 1989 and 1990 as a Social Mobilisation Officer in the […] The post My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex-Edo speaker, Itulah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI

Tribune Online Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the latest decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 percent, describing it as the beginning of a better deal for the business community, regarding credit cost. The Chamber, in a […] Maintaining MPR at 27.50 per cent, beginning of better deal for business —LCCI Tribune Online

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4 h. ago ABC Transport expands Lafarge cement haulage capacity with specialised trucks

By Moses Akaigwe   Only a couple of months after deploying a new fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks to boost cement haulage at Lafarge Africa Plc, ABC Transport PLC has made another move to further expand its trucking capacity. In the latest strategic investments, ABC Transport has added a range of purpose-built, heavy […] The post ABC Transport expands Lafarge cement haulage capacity with specialised trucks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Pension unions seek stronger collaboration on retiree welfare

Some Pension Union executives have met with the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, Tolulope Odunaiya, has called for stronger collaboration to boost the welfare of retirees. In a statement from PTAD, it was revealed that the representatives of pension unions include those from the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, the Read More

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5 h. ago Ministry, council partner to boost housing climate resilience

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the National Council on Climate Change have unveiled a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening climate resilience in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector. This was disclosed in a statement by the ministry recently after a meeting between the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, Read More

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8 h. ago 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms

Tribune Online 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms The House of Representatives has concluded plans to commence investigation into the N9.4 trillion debts allegedly owed the Federal Government by 48 oil companies operating in the country. 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Bangladesh to work with PH City Chamber to boost trade, investments

…Open ‘desk office’ in PHCCIMA secretariat Officials from the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh spent most of last week in Rivers read more Bangladesh to work with PH City Chamber to boost trade, investments

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12 h. ago Ogun, Rivers laud IBPLC for impactful social investment in Nigerian youths

The government of Ogun and Rivers States have commended International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) for driving impactful social investment in Nigeria read more Ogun, Rivers laud IBPLC for impactful social investment in Nigerian youths

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15 h. ago ‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]

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20 h. ago Kaduna dry port clears 500 containers in three months — Official

The Nigerian Shippers Council says the Kaduna dry port has received and cleared over 500 containers of goods in the past three months. Buba Danjuma, Director of the Kaduna Port Office, confirmed this on Saturday while addressing journalists after a maritime industry sensitisation at the ongoing 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair. Danjuma explained that the Read More

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23 h. ago ‘Govt Must Not Get Comfortable With Rebased Inflation Figure’

Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said the government must not get comfortable with a rebased inflation figure and lose the fight against inflationary pressures. The Chamber stated this in a statement titled, ‘Beyond the Numbers: Ensuring Real Economic Relief For Nigerians’. The director-general of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona said that the latest […]

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23 h. ago Customs To Facilitate Trade, Generate Revenue At Industrial Command

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has approved the appointment of Compt. Sarah Wadinda as the Customs Area Controller of the Lagos Industrial Command. According to the Command’s public relations officer, J.D Tomo, the newly appointed CAC took over from Compt. Rebecca Chokor, who retired in December 2024. According to Tomo, […]

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23 h. ago Manchester City v Liverpool: Haaland, Gakpo battle for fitness ahead super Sunday clash

Manchester City and Liverpool are battling to get star forwards fit ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash at Etihad. Arne read more Manchester City v Liverpool: Haaland, Gakpo battle for fitness ahead super Sunday clash

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24 h. ago NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs

By Doris Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on the illicit drug trade in Nigeria, shutting down more than 11,000 drug shops across major markets in the country. The enforcement operation, which has been ongoing for over three weeks, has also resulted in the arrest […] The post NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago We cannot secure peace without social justice and social harmony

Tribune Online We cannot secure peace without social justice and social harmony An Address entitled ‘The Role of the Working Class in Post-War Nigeria’ which was delivered to the Third Revolutionary Convention of the Nigerian Trade Union Congress on Sunday, 1st March, 1970. I thank the officers and members of the Nigerian Trade Union Congress for giving me the opportunity to address this closing session of its […] We cannot secure peace without social justice and social harmony Tribune Online

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28 h. ago 50% electricity subsidy: FG delays implementation as hospitals operate in darkness

In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

Science

28 h. ago Indian billionaire, Prateek Suri presents autobiography to Boris Johnson

Indian entrepreneur and founder of Maser Group and Maser Investments, Prateek Suri, recently presented his autobiography titled, Gateway to Africa, to a former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. A statement sent to Society Plus, noted that the “extraordinary moment underscored Suri’s rising global influence”. It added that “the symbolic exchange between the two influential figures Read More

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29 h. ago Customs seek traditional rulers’ support to tackle smuggling

The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, said it is seeking strong collaboration with traditional rulers and other sister agencies to tackle smuggling and boost border security. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Dr Ben Oramalugo, stated this during a two-day visit to traditional rulers and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. Read More

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33 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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