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FG attracts $2bn investments in CNG, targets $5bn in 2027 – PiCNG

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The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) says it has attracted more than two billion dollars investments in the CNG subsector. The Executive Chairman/CEO, PiCNG, Mr Ismaeel Ahmed, made this…

PEBEC Ranks NCC Among Top Five Best-Performing Government Agencies in 2025

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UGO AMADI The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency…

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Setting the Record Straight on the Defamation Case Involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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By Jackson Udom On 5 December 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan again resorted to social media to claim incorrectly and misleadingly that His Excellency, the President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, had only…

Payattitude Partners Papsscard To Co-Badge Payment Card To Be Used In Nigeria, Africa And Worldwide

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Payattitude, the first-in-kind Nigerian Payment Scheme to pioneer multibank App and USSD Code *569# announces strategic partnership with PAPSSCARD, the Card Scheme initiative of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS). The…

Anambra Health Sector Budgetary Analysis: Saving More Lives

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By Christian ABURIME Among the critical percentage jumps in Anambra’s 2026 “Changing Gears 3.0” budget, the Health Sector’s 13% year-on-year increase might appear modest. Yet this is purposeful sequencing, not downgraded priority. After…

Nigerian Breweries Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Customers, Fostering Sustainable Business Growth

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Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering customers nationwide through entrepreneurial capacity training that would foster growth for their businesses.The Managing Director of…

International Breweries Rolls Out Budweiser Royale with a Majestic Debut Celebrating Premium Craftsmanship

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International Breweries Plc, a proud member of ABInBev, the world’s largest brewer with over 500 brands, has introduced its newest flagship brand, Budweiser Royale to the Nigerian market at a launch event held in Lagos on Tuesday, November…

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Seplat Energy Earns Market Excellence, Education Intervention, Upstream Deal Awards in Lagos and London

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Seplat Energy Plc, foremost Nigerian independent energy company, has received three (3) awards for market excellence (2025 Highest Net Asset Ratio) at the PEARL Awards 30th Anniversary and Awards Nite in Lagos; Upstream Deal of the Year at…

Saturday, Dec 6

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Ground Breaking Ceremony of t Remodeling of Councils Hall, held in Abuja

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Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, Hon Akin Rotimi Jnr, NUJ Council FCT Chairman, Grace Ike, Former NUJ Council FCT Chairman, Barr. Malachi Uzendu, and other guests, performing the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Remodeling…

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Workshop training for Nat’l Assembly Press Corps House of Reps held in Abuja

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From left …Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Media and Publicity, Hon Akin Rotimi Jr, Chief Executive Officer, TOS Group Convener Convener Reserved Seats for women. Chief Mrs Osasu Igbinedion, Ogwuche, Executive Director,…

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Global leaders partner Uzodimma to unlock Imo’s economic potential

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L-R: President Joseph Boakai of Liberia, Vice President Kassim Shettima, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, Governor Uzodimma’s wife, Chioma, Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere…

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Wike removes Ango, appoints new leadership for FCT Revenue Service

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FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has removed Michael Ango as Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). The decision was announced in a…

JCI crowns new president, advocates leadership development among youths

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L-r… National President Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria, Akinbode Abitogun; 20th President of (JCI) Festac, Richard Igwe; being decorated by the outgoing president, Nicholas Israel; JCI Uchenna Achionye; during the 19th…

Friday, Dec 5

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Glo’s new era of connectivity: Nigeria steps into faster future

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By Louis Ibe In the restless rhythm of modern Nigeria, connectivity has become the unseen power grid of ambition. It fuels classrooms without walls, businesses without borders, and dreams without distance. From entertainment streamed on…

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Edo Gov sacks Fred Itua as CPS, appoints ex-Champion man, Ebojele

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CHRIS AKHABUE, Edo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sacked Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. It is reported that the Secretary to the State government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, disclosed this in a statement dated December 4…

Global E-Commerce Giant Temu partners with Lagos-based startup Dellyman to power deliveries across Nigeria

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CHINWE IFEZULIKE -ODITA, News Editor A major development just hit Nigeria’s e-commerce and logistics space. Global retail giant Temu has partnered with Lagos-based startup Dellyman to power nationwide deliveries — choosing a Nigerian…

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Anambra Health Sector steeped in saving more lives in 2026

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CHINWE IFEZULIKE -ODITA, News Editor Among the critical percentage jumps in Anambra’s 2026 “Changing Gears 3.0” budget, the Health Sector’s 13% year-on-year increase might appear modest, yet it is a purposeful, deliberate placing of…

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UBA partners Lions Group, Wakanow on exclusive offers for ‘Detty Side’ campaign

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L-R: Head, Digital Banking, UBA, Olukayode Olubiyi; Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, United Bank for Africa (Plc), Alero Ladipo; Vice President, Strategy and Growth, Lions Group Africa, Adebayo Abe and Senior Vice…

PENGASSAN raises alarm, says Nigeria risks exodus of talents in oil and gas sector over poor remuneration appeal

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says Nigeria risks massive brain drain in the oil and gas sector due to poor remuneration. Mr Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, said this while briefing…

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Ribadu’s bold forest guard reforms signal turning point for National Security

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Director-General, African Writers Centre (AWC) have revealed that Nigeria may be on the path to significantly improving its fight against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping as security analysts credit what they describe as the strategic…

Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber of Commerce sets bold Agenda to Boost Bilateral Trade Investment

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From left: Director General, Nigeria- Slovenia Chamber of Commerce (NSCC), Hon. Uche Udungwor; Guest Speaker, Dr. Emmanuel Ebony and former Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Maritime 11, Hon. Obiese Chukwunenye, during the NSCC…

Thursday, Dec 4

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Ekpo assures on improved gas supply for power sector as FG approves payment of N185bn gas legacy debt

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The post Ekpo assures on improved gas supply for power sector as FG approves payment of N185bn gas legacy debt appeared first on Champion Newspapers LTD.

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The Alternative Bank unveils flagship Effurun branch, sets bold pace for Delta’s economic future

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The Alternative Bank (AltBank), has opened its flagship branch in Effurun, Delta State, a bold move in its mission to reshape banking in Nigeria. Strategically positioned to serve the wider Edo/Delta region, the branch is designed as a hub…

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Meeting between Members House of Rep Committee on Women Affairs with Minister of Women Affairs & Social Development held in Abuja

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From left… Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, members of the Committee, Hon Bello Ambarua and Hon Garba Koko Salis, at the Meeting between Members of the House of Representatives…

House of Rep Ad-hoc Committee to investigates Nigerians power Sector reform , Expenditure from 2007 to 2024 accused electricity distribution companies crippling Nigeria held in Abuja

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L—R … Member of the Committee, Hon Rasheed Abdullahi, Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon Ambaiowei Rodney and Chairman House Committee on Decommissioning and Abandonment Compliance in Nigeria Petroleum Industry during the House of…

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AMCON ‘ve repaid N3.6trn to CBN since inception, says MD

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The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says it has repaid about N3.6 trillion to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since starting operations in 2010. Its Managing Director, Mr Gbenga Alade, said this during a media parley in…

Wednesday, Dec 3

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Abiodun presents N1.66trn 2026 budget before Ogun Assembly

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Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has presented a N1.66 trillion appropriation bill for 2026 before the state House of Assembly for approval. The governor presented the budget, christened “Budget of Sustainable Legacy”, on Wednesday at the…

Abia Govt set to present State’s 25-year development plan

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STEVE UNEGBU, Umuahia The Abia Government says preparations have been concluded for the public presentation of the state’s 25-year development plan. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday…

Global Pastors Summit set to hold in spintex, ACCRA

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Leaders for the Nations, in collaboration with Pleasant Place Church, is pleased to announce the upcoming Global Pastors Summit (GPS), themed “The Outpouring.” This highly anticipated spiritual gathering is designed to bring together…

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CBN removes cash deposit limits, raises weekly withdrawal threshold

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed cash deposit limits and increased the weekly cash withdrawal limit from N100, 000 to N500, 000. The CBN made this known in a circular to all banks and other financial institutions, signed by Dr…