59 m. ago Katsina Partners PEBEC To Accelerate Business Enabling Reforms

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and Katsina State government have engaged business leaders to access and accelerate business enabling reforms in the state. The business leaders and other stakeholders were engaged at the State Action on Business-enabling Reforms (SABER) Technical Session and Statewide Town-Hall Meeting in Katsina yesterday. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

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1 hour ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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10 h. ago UEFA Slams Fines On Chelsea, Aston Villa, Barca, Others For Breach Of FFP

Premier League duo of Chelsea and Aston Villa and Spanish giant, Barcelona, have been fined for failing to comply with financial regulations put in place by European football’s governing body, UEFA Chelsea were fined €31m, a figure that could rise to €91m if they fail to sort out their finances within the next four years. […]

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10 h. ago Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold editorial courage and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth amid the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in newsrooms. Delivering his welcome address at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the State House Press Corps (SHPC) in Enugu on Friday, Governor […]

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13 h. ago Bangladesh textile success offers roadmap for Nigeria’s drying mills

Nigeria’s population is 50.8 million larger than Bangladesh’s. Both countries are poor and blessed with mineral resources and exportable cash read more Bangladesh textile success offers roadmap for Nigeria’s drying mills

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18 h. ago Marine and blue economy ministry records 75% performance in two years

Tribune Online Marine and blue economy ministry records 75% performance in two years "The Federal Government has approved the contracts for the reconstruction of the Apapa and Tin Can Ports, under the Western Port Rehabilitation Programme Marine and blue economy ministry records 75% performance in two years Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Writer Laments Proliferation Of Sham Arts Festivals By Inexperienced Creatives

Writer, essayist and editor, Paul Liam has lamented the rise of ‘mushroom’ arts and culture festivals organized by young, inexperienced writers. In his piece, ‘Note To Emerging Arts and Festival Curators’, Liam said that young writers and creatives, for the sake of being identified as curators, take on the herculean task of hosting art and […]

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31 h. ago Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has commended stakeholders of the party for joining adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress. Mr. Dele, founder of Oviation Magazine said that some of the top members of the party decided to join ADC and leave the party for Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […] The post Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members

By Lukman Olabiyi The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has called for unity among members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the local government poll, slated for Saturday, July 12. Meranda made the call following a strategic meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, between […] The post Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago NiMet, Media Brainstorm On Timely, Accurate Weather Reporting

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet), in collaboration with First Green White Resources (FGW), organised a one-day dialogue in Abuja to explore and enhance timely and accurate information on weather reports. While declaring the event open, the director general of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet), Prof Charles Anosike, said the media dialogue aimed to […]

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47 h. ago Clarion unveils first indigenous container ship, targets regional, China trade

By Steve Agbota Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited has unveiled MV Clarion Ocean Dragon, the country’s first fully indigenous container vessel, marking a historic milestone in domestic shipping and regional trade integration. Unveiled on Wednesday at the Five Star Logistics Terminal, Tin Can Island Port, Lagos, the 349-TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) vessel is expected to […] The post Clarion unveils first indigenous container ship, targets regional, China trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

The great gulf between Europe’s transformative ascent and Africa’s persistent developmental struggles cannot be explained by resources, geography, or circumstance read more Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

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52 h. ago Labour dispute: MWUN suspends ultimatum on Melsmore Marine, seeks peaceful resolution

Tribune Online Labour dispute: MWUN suspends ultimatum on Melsmore Marine, seeks peaceful resolution THE 21-day ultimatum by the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) to picket one of the nation’s leading pilotage companies, Melsmore Marine, has been suspended. This was sequel to productive deliberation between the union and the company management, which was held recently in Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria’s maritime capital. “We have had the first meeting with […] Labour dispute: MWUN suspends ultimatum on Melsmore Marine, seeks peaceful resolution Tribune Online

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55 h. ago CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap

By Doris Obinna  The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria for the Global Fund and the National Assembly have called for urgent domestic funding to cover the gap created by an 11 per cent reduction in the Global Fund‘s allocation to Nigeria, from $970 million to $860 million This call was made on Tuesday in Lagos at the commencement of the three-day CCM Nigeria 70th Annual Retreat […] The post CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Firm Launches Drive To Strengthen Enterprise Risk Management Practices Across Africa

Leading accounting and advisory firm Kreston Pedabo has initiated a continent-wide survey to deepen insights into how African organisations are adopting Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in today’s increasingly complex and uncertain business landscape. The firm is inviting business leaders, risk managers, and other critical stakeholders to participate and share their views on ERM maturity, challenges, […]

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55 h. ago Abbas seeks special African parliamentary forum to tackle resource conflicts

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for a special African parliamentary forum to address resource conflicts on the African continent. Abbas explained that the parliamentary special forum would monitor regions with resource conflicts and collaborate with regional legislative bodies to collate data, recommend safeguards, and support […] The post Abbas seeks special African parliamentary forum to tackle resource conflicts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Poor management of natural resources, open borders, extreme ideologies, and alienation of young people are causing conflicts that threaten lives and institutions Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes

By Steve Agbota In a major leap for Nigeria’s maritime industry, Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited unveiled the MV Clarion Ocean Dragon, the country’s first fully indigenous container vessel, marking a historic milestone in domestic shipping and regional trade integration. Unveiled on Wednesday, July 2, at the Five Star Logistics Terminal, Tin Can Island Port, […] The post Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Wednesday, July 2, formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in a dual ceremony held at the Ministry’s conference room in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Oyetola […] The post Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Fintech boom fails 400m Africans as financial exclusion persists

Despite the rapid rise of mobile phones and fintech innovations across Africa, over 400 million people on the continent remain read more Fintech boom fails 400m Africans as financial exclusion persists

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