26 h. ago Customs Board approves $300 De Minimis threshold to boost trade, warns officers against misconduct

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a De Minimis Threshold Value of $300 for low-value consignments, a move aimed at simplifying clearance procedures, facilitating trade, and supporting Nigeria’s growing e-commerce sector. The De Minimis threshold refers to the value below which imported goods are exempted from customs duties and […] The post Customs Board approves $300 De Minimis threshold to boost trade, warns officers against misconduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago ETIP: UK Deepens Ties With Nigeria To Boost Fintech, Manufacturing

The United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria have deepened trade and investment ties to unlock opportunities across fintech, manufacturing and agriculture for mutual benefits of both countries under the platform of the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). Indications to this development emerged when the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, had a […]

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3 d. ago N6.5 bn Scandal: Police Bar CSOs Protest In Kano, Barricade EFCC Office

Police in Kano have stopped the Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption from staging a protest calling for the prosecution of the Kano governor’s aide accused of corrupt acts involving N6.5 billion. Responding to calls from LEADERSHIP Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Kiyawa dismissed the claims that the police barred the CSOs […]

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4 d. ago Soludo calls for smarter health spending, warns of waste in Nigeria’s $12bn sector

…says Nigeria must shift from 75% out-of-pocket healthcare to pooled financing, Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State has urged Nigeria read more Soludo calls for smarter health spending, warns of waste in Nigeria’s $12bn sector

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4 d. ago WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system

Tribune Online WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for Nigeria to increase its public health spending to at least 20% of total health expenditure to boost its health system. WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Food sovereignty: Nigeria, IFDC seal deal to boost fertiliser access

From Okwe Obi, Abuja To fast-track food sovereignty, the Federal Government and the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) have struck a deal to ensure the availability and affordability of fertiliser. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, who disclosed this yesterday at a meeting with IFDC officials at the Africa Food Systems Forum […] The post Food sovereignty: Nigeria, IFDC seal deal to boost fertiliser access appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Fidson, Japanese firm sign MoU at TICAD9 to boost Africa’s healthcare

By Doris Obinna In a significant move set to transform Africa’s healthcare landscape, a delegation from Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has announced a deepened strategic alliance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese firm, Ohara Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The announcement, made during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development […] The post Fidson, Japanese firm sign MoU at TICAD9 to boost Africa’s healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago UNICEF Country Representative visits Ganjuwa to boost community

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria Country Representative, Waafa Saeed Abdelatef, on Tuesday visited the District Head of Ganjuwa, Alhaji Mohammed Baba, at his palace in Kafin Madaki, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, as part of efforts to strengthen community-led initiatives for child welfare. Abdelatef, who was accompanied […] The post UNICEF Country Representative visits Ganjuwa to boost community-led child welfare efforts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria, Colombia Move To Establish Direct Flights To Boost Ties

Nigeria and Colombia are in advanced talks to establish direct flight connections as part of efforts to deepen bilateral trade, cultural exchange, and diplomatic ties. The discussions gained momentum on Monday, during a high-level meeting in Abuja between Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. Márquez, who led a delegation of senior […] The post Nigeria, Colombia Move To Establish Direct Flights To Boost Ties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NIGCOMSAT Reaffirms Commitment To Satellite Technology For National Security, Disaster Response, Rural Connectivity

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (Nigcomsat) has restated its commitment to leveraging satellite technology to boost national security, disaster response, and rural connectivity in line with Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigcomsat, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, made this known on Monday during a one-day media training for ICT […] The post NIGCOMSAT Reaffirms Commitment To Satellite Technology For National Security, Disaster Response, Rural Connectivity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The United Kingdom (UK) has disclosed plans to spend £5 million in partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to boost agricultural trade and strengthen food system in Nigeria and other African countries. UK Minister for Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Lord Collins of Highbury, made […] The post UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Coscharis cuts Renault prices to boost affordability in Nigeria’s auto market

Coscharis Motors Plc, has announced a reduction in the prices of select Renault models in Nigeria, a move the company read more Coscharis cuts Renault prices to boost affordability in Nigeria’s auto market

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6 d. ago Nigeria harnessing satellite power to boost security, disaster response – NIGCOMSAT boss

Tribune Online Nigeria harnessing satellite power to boost security, disaster response – NIGCOMSAT boss Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has reaffirmed its commitment to deploying satellite technology to Nigeria harnessing satellite power to boost security, disaster response – NIGCOMSAT boss Tribune Online

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7 d. ago FG seeks sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s health financing challenges

Tribune Online FG seeks sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s health financing challenges The Federal Government has sought sustainable solutions to Nigeria's health financing challenges to achieve universal health coverage as the current health spending in Nigeria is inadequate. FG seeks sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s health financing challenges Tribune Online

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7 d. ago MTDS: Nigeria’s debt stock to exceed N160trn by 2027 without revenue boost —Analysts

Tribune Online MTDS: Nigeria’s debt stock to exceed N160trn by 2027 without revenue boost —Analysts Nigeria’s public debt is projected to cross the N160 trillion mark by 2027 unless urgent measures are taken to improve revenue mobilisation, analysts have warned. As of March 2025, the nation’s debt stock stood at N149.39 trillion, a sharp 22.8 percent jump from N121.67 trillion in March 2024. This rising debt burden comes against the […] MTDS: Nigeria’s debt stock to exceed N160trn by 2027 without revenue boost —Analysts Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Nigerian Firm Bildup AI Unveils Programmes To Boost Learning

To address the critical challenges faced by academic institutions, organisations and individuals in the rapidly evolving job market, Bildup AI, a Nigerian indigenous AI Startup, has launched over 15 innovative learning programmes designed to empower learners with meaningful knowledge and skills. Some of the programmes include the AI Mastery Program (AMP), AI Workforce Readiness (AWR), […]

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8 d. ago Fashola calls for mandatory public, private structures maintenance

Babatunde Raji Fashola, former minister of Works and Housing, has called for legislation to make facility management and maintenance compulsory read more Fashola calls for mandatory public, private structures maintenance

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8 d. ago Naira Sees Slight Improvement In August With Reserves Rising

The naira recorded a marginal gain against the dollar in August, supported by a boost in Nigeria’s external reserves and rising foreign exchange inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and diaspora remittances. The local currency closed the month at N1,531.57 in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, reflecting improved liquidity conditions. By the end of […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCF In July As Flaring Falls To 7.16% — NUPRC

Nigeria recorded a significant boost in gas output in July 2025, with average daily production rising to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement issued on its official social media platforms on Saturday, the commission disclosed that the country attained a dual […] The post Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCF In July As Flaring Falls To 7.16% — NUPRC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Uninterrupted energy security for job creation imminent — FG 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of uninterrupted energy security in no distance time, to boost job creation and advance local technology.  Minister of of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, gave the assurance at the inauguration of the Hon Chojioke Emmanuel NwaDavid-led National Committee on Energy Efficiency, Innovation and Certification […] The post Uninterrupted energy security for job creation imminent — FG  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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