74 m. ago PAPSS, Interstellar to eliminate $5bn trade bottleneck with African Currency Marketplace

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), in strategic collaboration with Interstellar, a leading African deep-tech company, launched the PAPSS read more PAPSS, Interstellar to eliminate $5bn trade bottleneck with African Currency Marketplace

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2 h. ago JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. Stakeholders in the education sector, notably, Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, and Heads of parastatals like the NUC, NCCE, NABTEB, TETFund, NELFfund, among several others are in attendance. Minister of Education, Dr. […] The post JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Aiyedatiwa seeks NALDA’s collaboration to boost agriculture in Ondo

The Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said that his Administration is ready to partner the National Agricultural Land Development read more Aiyedatiwa seeks NALDA’s collaboration to boost agriculture in Ondo

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4 h. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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5 h. ago Stakeholders express concerns over recurring incidents of building collapse

Tribune Online Stakeholders express concerns over recurring incidents of building collapse Despite various measures canvassed and being implemented, collapse of buildings has assumed another dimension in Nigeria, especially Lagos State. Apart from  the existing  structures that are caving in, buildings under construction are not left out in the latest structural failures. The recurring incidents of building collapse have been a major concern to the built environment […] Stakeholders express concerns over recurring incidents of building collapse Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Dangote Fertiliser’s Plant Expansion To Curb Africa’s 6m Tonnes Annual Import

Dangote group is set to expand its $2.5 billion fertiliser plant located in Lagos, which will make Africa self-sufficient in fertiliser supplies and significantly reduce import costs. Aliko Dangote said on Friday that the planned production capacity would boost supply needs of the continent in the next 40 months. If the plan is successfully completed […]

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5 h. ago Stakeholders Agree On Increased Awareness, Education To Deepen Penetration

Stakeholders in the insurance industry agreed that the sector needs more education and awareness to deepen penetration in the country. Although, they said, the industry has progressed in recent times, recording a record N1.5 trillion gross premium in the last financial year, the grassroots inroad has been slow, a development that calls for increased awareness. […]

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7 h. ago Aiyedatiwa Calls For FG Partnership To Boost Agriculture In Ondo

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for stronger collaboration with the Federal Government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to promote mechanised farming and enhance food security in the state. Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Ondo State Coordinator of NALDA, Chief Olusola Ayandokun, Aiyedatiwa said land clearing remains […] The post Aiyedatiwa Calls For FG Partnership To Boost Agriculture In Ondo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG Warns Stakeholders On Dangers Of Electricity Assets Vandalism

In a renewed effort to safeguard critical power infrastructure and ensure public safety, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hosted a sensitisation programme in Kaduna to enlighten host communities on the dangers of building under transmission lines and the increasing threat of vandalism. The general manager Kaduna Region, Engr Nasir Mansur S Fada, highlighted the […]

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9 h. ago BRICS Summit: Tinubu Seeks Reform Of Global Financial, Health Systems

President Bola Tinubu has called for a re-evaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems. He urged greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the 17th meeting of the Global South and the Emerging Economies bloc, BRICS, on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, […]

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9 h. ago Africa launches currency marketplace to eliminate $5bn trade bottleneck

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja To dismantle one of the most entrenched barriers to intra-African trade, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), in strategic partnership with African deep-tech pioneer Interstellar, has unveiled the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace (PACM), a revolutionary financial market infrastructure set to transform the way Africa trades. Announced on the sidelines of […] The post Africa launches currency marketplace to eliminate $5bn trade bottleneck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Lagos set to launch industrial policy to spur economic growth, attract investment

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has announced plans to unveil the Lagos State Industrial Policy (LSIP 2025–2030) later this year, a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing the state’s industrial landscape and positioning Lagos as Africa’s leading industrial hub. Speaking at a press conference, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada […] The post Lagos set to launch industrial policy to spur economic growth, attract investment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Fundamental rights jurisprudence (3): Melrose v EFCC—landmark judicial endorsement

Tribune Online Fundamental rights jurisprudence (3): Melrose v EFCC—landmark judicial endorsement INTRODUCTION The second part of this article which was published last week dwelt extensively on the facts of the case of Melrose General Services v Economic and Financial Crimes Commission being the decision of the Supreme Court which established authoritatively the onus of proof in fundamental rights cases. This landmark decision has its root in […] Fundamental rights jurisprudence (3): Melrose v EFCC—landmark judicial endorsement Tribune Online

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12 h. ago TradeDepot launches Amabile in boost for Nigeria’s $420m wine industry

TradeDepot, a leading distribution and data intelligence company for consumer goods in Africa, has launched Amabile di Rosa, a premium read more TradeDepot launches Amabile in boost for Nigeria’s $420m wine industry

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14 h. ago Group launches $5bn cooperative trust fund, national drone surveillance

MAIS Limited has launched a groundbreaking $5 billion AssuredInvest Cooperative Trust Fund, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s cooperative movement. read more Group launches $5bn cooperative trust fund, national drone surveillance

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15 h. ago Tinubu: FG ‘ll strengthen OAuGF, expand digital financial mgt system

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is committed to strengthening the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, as well as expand the deployment of digital financial management systems across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). President Tinubu stated, at the opening of -day ‘National Conference on Public Accounts and […] The post Tinubu: FG ‘ll strengthen OAuGF, expand digital financial mgt system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FIRS engages stakeholders as Netherlands reopens double taxation agreement

Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Monday, hosted a delegation led by Bengt van Loosdrecht, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria, for the opening ceremony of the renegotiation of the Double Taxation Agreement between Nigeria and the Netherlands. The event took place at the Revenue House in Abuja […] The post FIRS engages stakeholders as Netherlands reopens double taxation agreement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Shettima, Agama, others urge judiciary to foster confidence in capital market

Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anite, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange read more Shettima, Agama, others urge judiciary to foster confidence in capital market

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16 h. ago Ascensia Finance launches operations in Abuja, targets underserved markets

Ascensia Finance Company, a newly licensed financial institution, has officially launched operations in Abuja, aiming to carve a niche in read more Ascensia Finance launches operations in Abuja, targets underserved markets

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16 h. ago ATCON to hold meeting on executive order protecting telecom infrastructure

Tribune Online ATCON to hold meeting on executive order protecting telecom infrastructure Industry stakeholders say the landmark directive will help create a safer and more investment-friendly environment for telecom operators and service providers. ATCON to hold meeting on executive order protecting telecom infrastructure Tribune Online

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