27 h. ago FG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria

The desire of foreign airlines to access markets beyond Lagos and Abuja and the current disposition of the federal government read more FG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria

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45 h. ago Cleric Alleges Collusion Of Locals With Herdsmen In Plateau Killings

A Christian cleric, Isa El-Buba, has alleged that foreign terrorists are colluding with some local herders to violently displace communities and occupy their ancestral lands in Plateau State. “These are not the local herders that we used to know, these are Fulani terrorists who target communities. When these terrorists come in, they connive with some […]

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3 d. ago Airfare war: How foreign travel agencies are crippling Nigerian players

•Local firms lose 40% market share By Chinelo Obogo    talktonelo@yahoo.com   The Nigerian travel industry is under siege, literally speaking. Foreign travel agencies have continued to dominate the market, leaving local operators struggling to keep up as they hold the shorter end of the stick. Already, it is reported that local firms have lost […] The post Airfare war: How foreign travel agencies are crippling Nigerian players appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FCCPC raids markets over sale of repackaged local rice as foreign brands

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified its clampdown on deceptive market practices, uncovering a growing trend read more FCCPC raids markets over sale of repackaged local rice as foreign brands

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5 d. ago FCCPC seals Abuja shops for selling local rice repackaged as foreign

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Tuesday raided Utako Market in Abuja, sealing several shops over alleged deceptive sales of local rice re-bagged and sold as popular foreign brands. The operation, which was carried out with the support of police officers and other security personnel, targeted traders allegedly involved in passing off locally Read More

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5 d. ago ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal

From Chukwuma Umeorah The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) have emphasised that transparent corporate reporting is vital for attracting both local and foreign investors to Nigeria’s capital market. This was highlighted at the second ICAN-NGX Corporate Reporting Award in Lagos on Tuesday, which honoured listed companies excelling […] The post ICAN, NGX: Enhanced reporting, transparency key to Nigeria’s investor appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago RMRDC, BOI partner to boost Nigeria’s onion value chain development

By Olakunle Olafioye The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have initiated discussion to halt post-harvest losses and enhance value addition to the onion value chain. Our correspondent learnt that post-harvest losses, inefficient market access, and a lack of processing infrastructure had long plagued the onion industry in […] The post RMRDC, BOI partner to boost Nigeria’s onion value chain development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food Security: NNPC trains Enugu farmers on modern agricultural techniques

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka   The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, NNPC Foundation, has trained vulnerable farmers in Nsukka, Enugu State on Modern Agriculture Techniques and Market Access Strategies.   Speaking in Nsukka on Tuesday during the 3-day training workshop, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director, NNPC Foundation said […] The post Food Security: NNPC trains Enugu farmers on modern agricultural techniques appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to end his frequent foreign trips, advising the president to tackle local issues driving investors away from Nigeria’s struggling economy. CUPP’s National Secretary, Peter Ameh, shared this in a statement to the media in Abuja. The group said Tinubu’s […] The post Stop foreign trips, focus on fixing domestic issues, CUPP urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window

Tribune Online Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window The Nigerian naira faced mixed fortunes on Wednesday, April 3, 2025, depreciating at the official market while remaining stable on the parallel window. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the local currency closed at N1,552.53 per US dollar, down from Tuesday’s rate of N1,531.25/US$. However, at the parallel market, the naira held firm […] Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window Tribune Online

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3 w. ago AfCFTA: Nigeria Moves To Expand Digital Trade, Courts Global Partners

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging global partners to support its efforts in expanding market access and economic growth. Speaking on Thursday at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Aid for Trade Session in Geneva, Switzerland, Special Assistant to the President on […]

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3 w. ago We must research, develop, utilise our local building materials —Okupe

Tribune Online We must research, develop, utilise our local building materials —Okupe Adewunmi Okupe, an architect and one of the affordable housing advocates, is the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, ACE Hi-Teck Construction Company Ltd. In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, he speaks extensively on how Nigerians can reduce the housing cost by adopting the use of local building materials as alternative to the foreign ones. He […] We must research, develop, utilise our local building materials —Okupe Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Food value chain: How PricePally is bridging market access gap in Nigeria

Nigeria has a huge market access gap in the food value chain that limits many people from eating what they read more Food value chain: How PricePally is bridging market access gap in Nigeria

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4 w. ago Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake

…made mining comfortable for local and foreign miners From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the inauguration of the mining Marshals has led to the arrest of 327 offenders, recovery of 98 mining sites, and restoration of access to legally licensed operators. Dr. Alake who stated this at the […] The post Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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