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Only 51 firms get Customs AEO certification as applications see 26% success rate
Just 51 companies have been fully certified under the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) since the programme launched read more Only 51 firms get Customs AEO certification as applications see 26% success rate
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NIESV advocates land policy reforms to drive investment, revenue in Abuja
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) has called on the Federal Government to reform Abuja’s land governance read more NIESV advocates land policy reforms to drive investment, revenue in Abuja
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SwiftEscape Travels Officially Launches Operations in Lagos
SwiftEscape Travels and Tours, a newly established premium travel and tours company offering curated, stress-free travel experiences, has officially commenced read more SwiftEscape Travels Officially Launches Operations in Lagos
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MTN bets on acquisitions to turn 300m subscribers into fintech engine
MTN Group is stepping up plans to acquire fintech startups across Africa, betting that its more than 300 million mobile read more MTN bets on acquisitions to turn 300m subscribers into fintech engine
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There was political pressure to keep loss-making refineries – NNPC’s CEO
Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has disclosed he faced intense political pressure to keep loss-making refineries running, in a rare read more There was political pressure to keep loss-making refineries – NNPC’s CEO
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Nigeria’s data hits 13.2m TB in December as mobile growth plateaus
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector saw data consumption surge past 13.2 million terabytes in 2025, even as growth in mobile subscriptions slowed, read more Nigeria’s data hits 13.2m TB in December as mobile growth plateaus
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Nigeria’s next economic breakthrough will come from organising its markets
Nigeria’s Go Local movement has achieved something few economic campaigns manage: it has shifted national behaviour. Across fashion ateliers in read more Nigeria’s next economic breakthrough will come from organising its markets
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Strategic Investment in Africa’s blue foods industry seen unlocking $17bn opportunity
…create 3.3m jobs Startegic investment in Africa’s blue foods – fish, shellfish, crustaceans and aquatic plants production could unlock $17 read more Strategic Investment in Africa’s blue foods industry seen unlocking $17bn opportunity
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Nigerians’ purchasing should be restructured to foster real economic development
The weak purchasing power of Nigerians has become one of the clearest indicators of a deeper economic dysfunction. When a read more Nigerians’ purchasing should be restructured to foster real economic development
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Huawei–ESG data center validation signals boost for Nigeria’s digital ambition
Huawei Full-Stack Data Center Solution by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), now part of Omdia, has just bagged a new global read more Huawei–ESG data center validation signals boost for Nigeria’s digital ambition
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NOGIC Act loopholes are fueling ‘briefcase investors’ in petroleum sector- Lokpobiri 
Heineken Lokpobori, Nigeria's minister of petroleum resources (oil) has decried the rise in 'briefcase' EPC companies in the Nigerian oil... read more NOGIC Act loopholes are fueling ‘briefcase investors’ in petroleum sector- Lokpobiri 
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Dangote Refinery does not import petrol, says Bird
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed claims that it imports finished petrol, diesel or jet fuel, saying such assertions misunderstand how read more Dangote Refinery does not import petrol, says Bird
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Explainer: VAT: How, when to file yours 
With Nigeria trying to boost non-oil revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance is becoming harder for businesses to ignore. Businesses read more Explainer: VAT: How, when to file yours 
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Report finds only 52% of FG’s 2024 capital projects completed
…Over N2bn disbursed for projects not executed Only about 52% of Nigeria’s 2024 capital projects show evidence of on-ground delivery, read more Report finds only 52% of FG’s 2024 capital projects completed
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Wema Bank hits trillion-naira market cap for first time since listing
In a record feat, Wema Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s oldest lenders, has joined the N1 trillion market capitalisation club, read more Wema Bank hits trillion-naira market cap for first time since listing
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Developer dismisses claims of Winhomes takeover as misleading, false
Authorities of Winhomes Global Services Limited, developers of Winhomes Estate, have dismissed as false and misleading reports in some quarters read more Developer dismisses claims of Winhomes takeover as misleading, false
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NCS intercepts 21 smuggled vehicles in Lagos
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 21 units of smuggled used read more NCS intercepts 21 smuggled vehicles in Lagos
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Why okada operates on inner roads despite ban
Despite the ban by the state government, motorcycles and tricycles are still seen operating in some parts of the state, read more Why okada operates on inner roads despite ban
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NRC accuses Oyo LG chairman of destroying rail assets worth millions in Ibadan
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has accused the Oyo State Government of destroying railway assets worth millions of naira along read more NRC accuses Oyo LG chairman of destroying rail assets worth millions in Ibadan
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Ron Kenoly: A life dedicated to worship and faith
Ron Kenoly, an American gospel singer and worship leader whose music is widely used in Christian churches, has died at read more Ron Kenoly: A life dedicated to worship and faith
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Lagos, Abia, 3 others top states with highest fraudulently delivered projects in 2024
Lagos, Kwara, Abia, Ogun, and Imo states have been identified as the states with the highest rates of fraudulently delivered read more Lagos, Abia, 3 others top states with highest fraudulently delivered projects in 2024
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Trump extends African Growth Opportunity Act by one year
Donald Trump, the United States (US) President has signed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). read more Trump extends African Growth Opportunity Act by one year
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AI agents social network sparks global debate on human ban
A new experiment in artificial intelligence is fuelling global debate after developers launched a social network designed exclusively for AI read more AI agents social network sparks global debate on human ban
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Nigeria positions for role as emerging hub for responsible regenerative medicine – Akinware
Nigeria is positioning itself as a potential regional hub for responsible regenerative and longevity medicine, as healthcare leaders push to read more Nigeria positions for role as emerging hub for responsible regenerative medicine – Akinware
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Arteta: Carabao Cup final boost to fuel Arsenal’s EPL title push
Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence that Arsenal will use the momentum and energy gained from reaching the Carabao Cup final read more Arteta: Carabao Cup final boost to fuel Arsenal’s EPL title push
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Why Nigeria’s electricity crisis is not about new laws or reforms
On 29 December 2025, while many Nigerians were in a festive mood preparing for the new year, the national electricity read more Why Nigeria’s electricity crisis is not about new laws or reforms
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APC’s growth driven by grassroots support, economic reforms — Yilwatda
Nentawe Yilwatda, the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed that the growing strength of the read more APC’s growth driven by grassroots support, economic reforms — Yilwatda
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Potential venue named for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury showdown
Anthony Crolla, former WBA champion, is pushing for the highly anticipated “Battle of Britain” between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury read more Potential venue named for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury showdown
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eTranzact records first profit decline in four years
eTranzact International Plc recorded a slowdown in profit growth in 2025, ending a four-year run of rising earnings as higher read more eTranzact records first profit decline in four years
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CWG posts highest profit yet on IT services
CWG Plc recorded a sharp improvement in earnings in 2025, extending a multi-year growth trend that has seen the company read more CWG posts highest profit yet on IT services
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KuvarPay targets Africa’s cross-border payments gap with crypto
African businesses struggling with slow, costly cross-border payments may find a new outlet in cryptocurrencies, as Lagos-based KuvarPay launches a read more KuvarPay targets Africa’s cross-border payments gap with crypto
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China to ban ‘hidden’ car door handles to address safety fears – Reuters
China will ban ‘hidden’ car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by read more China to ban ‘hidden’ car door handles to address safety fears – Reuters
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Nigeria’s manufacturing sector runs as micro-outfits, one-person workshops – report
More than 91 percent of manufacturing firms in Nigeria operate as micro outfits for survival rather than growth, leading to read more Nigeria’s manufacturing sector runs as micro-outfits, one-person workshops – report
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Tinubu’s reforms now global reference point — World Bank
The World Bank has commended President Bola Tinubu’s reform drive, describing Nigeria as a frequent global reference point for reform read more Tinubu’s reforms now global reference point — World Bank
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Nigeria ready to collaborate with global partners on energy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has restated Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with African nations, global partners and the private sector to deliver read more Nigeria ready to collaborate with global partners on energy – Tinubu
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Aradel rides acquisition gains to deliver record earnings
Aradel Holdings Plc is riding on a wave of acquisitions to deliver record profit despite weaker oil prices, higher costs read more Aradel rides acquisition gains to deliver record earnings
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