57 m. ago Stakeholders seek SEZ regulators’ collaboration to boost exports

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones have called for stronger collaboration between Free Zones Regulatory Authorities and key government agencies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline regulatory processes. According to a statement, participants at the recently held 3rd SEZs Annual Meeting in Lagos, urged regulatory bodies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service, National Agency for Read More

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57 m. ago FG targets $100bn GDP boost from creative industries growth – Minister

The Federal Government has set a target of increasing Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by $100 billion through strategic investments in the creative industries. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, emphasising the administration’s commitment to leveraging the sector’s vast potential. Read More

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57 m. ago AfDB, Standard Bank collaborate to support SMEs, boost trade

The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group on Monday signed a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises and expand trade across Africa. According to a statement, the agreement included a R3.6 bn investment in a social bond and a $200m Risk Participation Agreement for Standard Bank of Read More

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3 h. ago Education minister tasks teachers on constant capacity development

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday,  tasked teachers on continuous investment in developing their capacity. This, he said, is crucial for national progress. The minister made this call in Benin at the NEPL/Seplat Energy JV 2025 Seplat education summit, themed “Transforming the Education Workforce: A Critical Success for Nation Building.” The minister was Read More

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4 h. ago Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG

•Airtel: Inflation, devaluation forced hike, plans over $500m investment From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has again defended the decision to approve a tariff increase for telecommunications services, emphasising that it was a necessary measure to prevent widespread job losses and potential companies closures. Speaking after leading a delegation from Airtel, led by its […] The post Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NAFDAC sensitises Kano stakeholders to verification device in N’West

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control on Wednesday began the sensitisation of stakeholders in the Northwest zone on the newly introduced technologies as part of renewed efforts to mitigate the activities of counterfeits across the country. The Director General of the Agency, Prof. NAFDAC stated this on Wednesday at a two-day Sensitisation Read More

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5 h. ago Nigerian passengers stranded in Togo after Air France flight diversion

Nigerian passengers aboard an Air France flight have been left stranded in Lomé, Togo, following a diversion caused by bad weather in Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, raised the alarm over the situation in a statement posted on his X account on Thursday night. Keyamo revealed that the Air France Read More

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6 h. ago Gov Fubara finds location for Fed University of Environment Technology

The newly endorsed Federal University of Environment Technology Ogoni (FUETO) which was signed into life two weeks back by President read more Gov Fubara finds location for Fed University of Environment Technology

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8 h. ago FTZ tax: Aviation stakeholders fear investment, technology transfer hindrance

As the Federal Government plans imposition of tax on the Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the country, players in the read more FTZ tax: Aviation stakeholders fear investment, technology transfer hindrance

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9 h. ago FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

…Says inflation, devaluation forced tariff hike The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the construction of new 7000 towers in read more FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

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9 h. ago Nigeria loses 40 meters of land annually to coastal erosion—Minister

Southern Nigeria is losing between 30 to 40 meters of land to coastal erosion every year, a crisis that demands urgent intervention, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The Minister made the revelation in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Read More

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9 h. ago Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu

Tribune Online Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu Deputy Speaker said the Special Committee on Constitution Review which he also chairs is engaging stakeholders across all sectors to ensure that the outcomes of the process will reflect the aspirations of the Nigerian people, emphasizing it will provide a solid foundation Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu Tribune Online

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10 h. ago FCCPC asks MultiChoice to suspend price hike pending investigation

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. The consumer watchdog disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Thursday. Read More

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10 h. ago FCCPC instructs MultiChoice to retain current prices while investigation lasts

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instructed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the read more FCCPC instructs MultiChoice to retain current prices while investigation lasts

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10 h. ago Nigeria, ITU, Others Brainstorm On Submarine Cable Resilience

Nigeria, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Portugal and other stakeholders, have taken steps to proffer solutions to the disruptions of submarine cables and strengthening resilience to protect the infrastructure that is central to growth and sustenance of global digital economy. This was the crux of the ITU International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit that commenced in […]

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10 h. ago FCCPC orders MultiChoice to maintain current prices pending investigation

Tribune Online FCCPC orders MultiChoice to maintain current prices pending investigation The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the ongoing investigation into its proposed price hike is concluded. This directive follows MultiChoice Nigeria’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the Commission. While the FCCPC has granted the request, the company is […] FCCPC orders MultiChoice to maintain current prices pending investigation Tribune Online

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10 h. ago JUST IN: FCCPC asks MultiChoice to suspend price hike pending investigation

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. The consumer watchdog disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Thursday. Read More

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11 h. ago Airtel Plans $500m Investment In Nigeria As Telco Chair Meets Tinubu, Defends Tariff Hike

A delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday to discuss the company’s ongoing investments in Nigeria and the recent tariff hike in the telecommunications sector. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with President Tinubu, Mittal […]

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11 h. ago Fubara approves temporary site for new federal varsity in Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the Kira Campus of Rivers State University in Tai Local Government Area as the temporary site for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoniland, recently approved by President Bola Tinubu. Fubara made this announcement on Thursday during an inspection visit to the Kira Campus Read More

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11 h. ago Nigerians see governance as means to make wealth – EFCC boss

Stakeholders have called for sustained efforts, collaboration, and a focus on ethics and integrity to ensure progress in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede; Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu; Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Read More

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