5 h. ago Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy

Tribune Online Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia's Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to establish Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy Tribune Online

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10 h. ago APM accuses Osun of altering LG signatories, govt refutes claims

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has accused the Osun State Government of forcefully taking Finance Directors and Heads of Local Administration (HLAs) in the 30 Local Government Areas to an unknown location to change the signatories of council accounts. The state chairman of APM, Hon. Adewale Adebayo, in a statement made […] The post APM accuses Osun of altering LG signatories, govt refutes claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima

Tribune Online Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, has underscored the significance of the nation’s capital market, describing it as the country’s ticket to economic stability. He stated this at the 50th inaugural lecture of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, on Wednesday, where he was represented by the Minister of […] Nigeria’s capital market, ticket to economic stability—VP Shettima Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Bauchi govt signs MoU with Chinese firm to advance ‘belt and road’ initiative

Tribune Online Bauchi govt signs MoU with Chinese firm to advance ‘belt and road’ initiative Bauchi State Government and a Chinese firm, Shandong Minsheng Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the "Belt and Road" Initiative to deepen collaboration and cooperation between Nigeria and China. Bauchi govt signs MoU with Chinese firm to advance ‘belt and road’ initiative Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Nigeria’s economic reforms pay off with strongest growth since 2021

Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in 2024, signalling that the painful economic reforms of the read more Nigeria’s economic reforms pay off with strongest growth since 2021

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39 h. ago NNPC Shipping, Caverton Launch Partnership To Drive Energy Transport Industry

NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionise Nigeria’s maritime transportation sector. This strategic collaboration, formalised and signed in London last week, aims to establish a robust tanker operation catering to the region’s crude oil, refined products, and LNG shipping requirements, bolstering Nigeria and West Africa’s energy supply […]

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58 h. ago NNPC Shipping, others sign joint venture to boost Nigeria’s maritime transport

Tribune Online NNPC Shipping, others sign joint venture to boost Nigeria’s maritime transport The joint venture partners will create a new company whose objective is to provide top-quality, reliable and efficient maritime transport. NNPC Shipping, others sign joint venture to boost Nigeria’s maritime transport Tribune Online

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61 h. ago ‘Government must declare state of emergency on unemployment’

Tribune Online ‘Government must declare state of emergency on unemployment’ Professor Mahfou A. Adedimeji is a two-time Vice-Chancellor, currently with African School of Economics, Pan-African University of Excellence, Abuja. In this interview with CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, he speaks about the current economic situation in the country, possible solutions and other issues. NIGERIA is currently facing significant economic challenges, including inflation, high unemployment, and sluggish growth. In […] ‘Government must declare state of emergency on unemployment’ Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Chevening Scholars Champion Climate Justice, Youth Empowerment

A development activist, Aderonke Ige and 43 other Nigerian Chevening scholars have returned home with a renewed commitment to driving climate justice and youth empowerment. Fresh from their master’s programmes under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in the United Kingdom, the scholars received a warm welcome from the British High Commission in Nigeria, signalling the start […]

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3 d. ago MPC’s rate pause: Gauging impact of naira gains amid cooling inflation

By Uche Usim The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2025 signaled a strategic shift in the nation’s economic trajectory. For the first time since May 2022, the committee decided to pause its aggressive rate hikes, showing confidence in a more stable economic outlook. The decision came on the […] The post MPC’s rate pause: Gauging impact of naira gains amid cooling inflation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Carloha partners with NFF to lift football, plans Chery CKD auto plant in Lagos

By Moses Akaigwe   Corporate sponsorship of football and sports generally reached a milestone recently in Lagos when Carloha Nigeria, the company behind the soaring profile of the Chery auto brand in Nigeria, signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).     As the official franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles […] The post Carloha partners with NFF to lift football, plans Chery CKD auto plant in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today signed an amended contract with the Saudi Arabian service provider, Mashariq Al Dhahabia, to provide services for Nigerian pilgrims to this year's Hajj exercise at the Masha'ir (holy sites of Muna, Arafat, and Muzdalifah). 2025 Hajj: NAHCON signs amended contract agreement with Saudi service provider Tribune Online

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6 d. ago CAN youth raises alarm over alleged impersonation in FCT, northern states

Tribune Online CAN youth raises alarm over alleged impersonation in FCT, northern states The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has raised the alarm over the activities of impersonators masquerading as the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria for the 19 Northern States and FCT. A statement signed by the National Chairman of YOWICAN, Amb. Belusochukwu Enwere, stated that the impersonators have gone […] CAN youth raises alarm over alleged impersonation in FCT, northern states Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Psychosis: Stigma, insufficient advocacy barriers to accessing services and social activities in Nigeria

Tribune Online Psychosis: Stigma, insufficient advocacy barriers to accessing services and social activities in Nigeria RESEARCHERS said individuals with psychosis face significant barriers to accessing services and participating in social activities due to stigma and insufficient advocacy across Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe. They said individuals with psychosis face limited access to services and opportunities across the five domains of the WHO Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Matrix: health, education, livelihoods, […] Psychosis: Stigma, insufficient advocacy barriers to accessing services and social activities in Nigeria Tribune Online

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7 d. ago LG autonomy: CBN, 774 chairmen differ over councils’ account opening

The Central Bank of Nigeria has commenced profiling the chairmen and signatories to the bank accounts of the 774 local government areas in the country, as part of processes to commence local government autonomy.  The Director of Legal Services at the CBN, Kofo Salam-Alada, explained that this was necessary to ensure financial accountability. However, the Read More

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8 d. ago National Assembly Amends 2025 Budget, Cuts Capital Expenditure By N524bn

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has made significant changes to the 2025 budget, correcting “inadvertent errors” in the Appropriation Bill. The decision was made during a plenary session on Tuesday, following a motion by Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business. According to Waive, “At the point of cleaning and re-alignments, the […] The post National Assembly Amends 2025 Budget, Cuts Capital Expenditure By N524bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago AWCAA Unveiled In Nigeria, Reaffirms Commitment To Cancer Awareness, Prevention, Care

The African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) has officially been launched in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the fight against cancer. The launch event, held in Abuja, was attended by cancer survivors, health practitioners, advocates, and government dignitaries united in their commitment to improving cancer awareness, prevention, treatment, and care in Nigeria. Founded over […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry

Targets 30,000mt annually From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a boost for Nigeria’s agricultural sector, especially the cocoa industry, Johnvents Group has announced a partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, to invest $40.5 million in the country’s cocoa industry. The signing, which was done in Abuja on Tuesday, is a […] The post Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago UK Signs $40.5m Investment Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Cocoa Sector

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution has inked an investment deal of $40.5 million with Johnvents Group, an agribusiness industry to enhance Nigeria’s cocoa production. The investment is expected to grow the cocoa sector, improve its global export competitiveness and create economic opportunities for Nigerian farmers. The partnership will enable Premium Cocoa […]

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9 d. ago Beyond Inclusion: Unlocking financial empowerment for Nigeria’s future

Since EFInA’s inception in 2007, Nigeria’s financial inclusion landscape has changed significantly and EFInA has been at the heart of read more Beyond Inclusion: Unlocking financial empowerment for Nigeria’s future

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