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Adelabu Calls for Calm After 100 Days of UCH Power Outage

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Minister of Power, Mr Bayo Adelabu, on Monday addressed students of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan who are staging a peaceful protest on the lingering power cut at the school. Business Post reports…

Regional Imbalance: CNPP Proposes Creation of Five States

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka The National Assembly has been advised to consider the creation of five additional states to address regional imbalance in the number of states in the country’s six geopolitical zones to ensure equity, fairness, and…

Nigeria, Bahrain to Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties

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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria and Bahrain are working to strengthen diplomatic ties, focusing on trade, investment, and oil and gas cooperation. The two countries recently engaged in bilateral discussions aimed at facilitating foreign direct…

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Reducing Solar Panel Importation: A Path Toward Sustainable Energy in Nigeria

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Nigeria, a country blessed with abundant sunshine, faces a significant challenge in its solar energy sector. Despite its vast potential for harnessing solar power, the sector struggles with high importation costs, slow adoption rates, and…

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Sen Babangida @61: A Catalyst of Northwest Sustainable Development

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By Ahmadu Dansardauna Giant strides made by man are usually relieved with pomp and pageantry .While some roll out the milestone amidst glass clinging. Some play the breakthrough low but all in praise and in anticipation of a better future…

OTC Exchange Records 2.1% Expansion in Sixth Trading Week of 2025

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By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange returned to the green territory in Week 6 of 2025 after it closed higher by 2.1 per cent last week. This increased the portfolios of investors by N37.43 billion to…

All About MelBet: License, Bonuses, Payment Ways, and Registration

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MelBet is a globally recognized stakes platform that circs an extensive ambit of sports act, casino games, and promotional. For those interested in learning more about MelBet’s legal status, bonus structures, and cozy registration process,…

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Again, CBN Postpones MPC Meeting Till Further Notice

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again postponed its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting amid latest moves to rebase the formula for calculating Nigeria’s inflation figures. This will mark the second…

Energy Expert Advises Tinubu to End Petrol Import Racket

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By Aduragbemi Omiyale An energy expert, Mr Dan Kunle, has advised President Bola Tinubu to do everything possible to put an end to racketeering in the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol in Nigeria.…

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Tincan Island Port Sensitises Stakeholders on 4% FOB, B’Odogwu

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By Bon Peters In his continuous effort and renewed vigour to bring stakeholders up to speed on some of the emerging policies of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Customs Area Controller Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka,…

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NECA Seeks Halt to Customs’ New 4% Import Duty

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has demanded a reversal of the four per cent charge on the Free on Board (FOB) value of imports by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The call was made by NECA’s…

Akwa Ibom’s Public Service Reforms: A Model for Sub-National Governance

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By Ekaette Okon-Joseph When the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Umo Eno, pledged to reposition the civil service as the cornerstone of governance and public service delivery, sceptics might have thought it was a campaign slogan. Today,…

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Market Participants Stake N98.350bn on 3.051 billion Shares in Five Days

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By Dipo Olowookere It was another busy period at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited last week as investors intensified their hunger for local equities. In the five-day trading week, market participants bought and sold 3.051 billion shares…

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Kids Haven Announces Ongoing Partnership with Children’s Wishing Well to Raise Funds and Support Children’s Futures

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 February 2025 – Kids Haven, a kid’s furniture provider, is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Children’s Wishing Well, a charity supporting children and families in need.…

Sunday, Feb 9

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Court Rules FCCPC Can Sanction MTN, Airtel, Other Telcos

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By Adedapo Adesanya A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has the legal authority to regulate competition and consumer protection in all sectors, including…

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Spanish Withdrawal to Fuel Demand for Greek Golden Visas

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The latest forecast from Astons, suggests that the number of applicants looking to secure a Greek Golden Visa in 2024 is set to increase for the fourth consecutive year. Astons has analysed data around the number of Greek Golden Visa…

Top TV Shows & Films to Stream for the Perfect Valentine’s Weekend

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It’s that time of the year again—when love is in the air, flowers and chocolates are everywhere, and social media becomes a battlefield between lovebirds and the singles. For couples, it’s a day to flaunt their romance and make the rest of…

Access Bank Commits to Keeping Wigwe’s Vision on Death Anniversary

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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerian financial services institution, Access Bank Plc, has pledged to carry on the value and visions of its late chief executive, Mr Herbert Wigwe, who died one year ago in a helicopter crash in the United States. Mr…

NASD OTC Bourse Improves by 0.42%

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By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange closed higher on Friday, February 7 by 0.42 per cent, with the market capitalisation increasing by N7.54 billion to close at N1.804 trillion compared with the previous…

Saturday, Feb 8

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Naira Remains Stable at N1,500/$1 at Official Market

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira closed flat against the United States Dollar at N1,500.65/$1 in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Friday, February 7, after recording losses in four straight sessions in the trading…

Advans Nigeria Appoints Odetayo as Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka To improve operational efficiency, Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank has appointed Mrs Elizabeth Odetayo as the new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. She will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gaetan…

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Oil Prices up on Fresh Iran Crude Export Sanctions

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By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices went up on Friday after new sanctions were imposed on Iran’s crude exports, with Brent crude futures expanding by 37 cents or 0.5 per cent to $74.66 per barrel, and the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…

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Bulls Tighten Grip on Nigerian Exchange With 0.48% Growth

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By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited appreciated further by 0.48 per cent on Friday after market participants showed no signs of slowing down in their hunt for stocks with sound fundamentals. During the session, all the…

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FG Pledges to Revive Atlantic Refinery Project

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed dismay over the abandonment of the Atlantic Refinery project in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, promising to…

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Zimbabwe Government Honours its Commitment to Compensate Investors Under Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs)

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The payments to farm owners under BIPPA-protection marks a historic milestone and a critical step in Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process HARARE, ZIMBABWE – EQS Newswire – 8 February 2025 – The Government of the…

Friday, Feb 7

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Singapore’s Tolaram Welcomes IFC Investment in Lagos Free Zone to Boost Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria

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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 February 2025 – Tolaram, the Singapore-headquartered owners and operators of Lagos Free Zone are proud to announce that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed an equity…

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Aleph Unveils Corporate Manifesto Video for 20th Anniversary

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By Aduragbemi Omiyale A corporate manifesto video featuring employees from around the globe has been released by a leading global enabler of digital advertising, fintech services and education technology, Aleph Group, to mark its 20th…

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Education Minister Denies Scrapping 6-3-3-4 System

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Minister of Education, Mr Tunji Alausa, has denied reports making the rounds that the federal government has scrapped the current 6-3-3-4 system for a new structure, the 12-4 model. The media space was agog on…

Obi Urges Transparency, Accountability as 2025 Budget Swells 9%

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By Adedapo Adesanya The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for transparency and accountability as a result of the recent increase in the 2025 budget by 9.1 per cent to N54.2…

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Media Effectiveness: How CMOs Can Get CFOs to See Marketing as a Value Driver

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By Lorraine Landon Marketing is far more than just creative ads or social media buzz—it’s a measurable driver of business growth. Yet many Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) still face an uphill battle when trying to convince their Chief…