Category: Business
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NLNG AND NCDMB INTEGRATE TECH TALENT WITH ULTRA-MODERN ICT CENTRE IN PORT HARCOURT
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have inaugurated a state-of-the-art ICT centre at Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, designed to empower youth with digital skills and foster innovation. The facility, featuring a 40-seater computer lab, smart boards, and a 20KVA solar power system, was unveiled as part of…
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NVMA CONGRESS IN TARABA TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA’S LIVESTOCK HUB AND VETERINARY EXPERTISE
Tafarki Agbadu, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) congress, has highlighted the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State as a key livestock production area in Nigeria. Speaking in Jalingo ahead of the National Congress scheduled from October 28 to 31, Agbadu said over 700 participants including Veterinary Surgeons, researchers,…
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ABU ZARIA STUDENT TURNS TO CHARCOAL PRODUCTION AMID HARDSHIP, CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
Joshua Christopher, an undergraduate Chemistry student at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, shared that economic hardship pushed him into charcoal production, which is now his main source of livelihood as he pursues his degree. Speaking during a field visit to Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Joshua explained the charcoal process and highlighted the environmental…
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NEC URGES NNPC TO BOOST SECURITY IN NIGER DELTA AS OIL THEFT FIGHT EXPANDS TO MINERALS
The National Economic Council (NEC) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) to strengthen security around all creeks in the Niger Delta to curb oil theft. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo, chairing the NEC Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention, shared this after the council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim…
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CHINA AND AFRICA REAFFIRM PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION VISION 2035 IMPLEMENTATION
China and Africa have once again doubled down on their commitment to fast-track the implementation of their shared China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision, focusing on building a peaceful, sustainable, and people-centered community. This commitment was underlined during the 6th Abuja Forum themed “Deepening the Implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET SURGES WITH 57% RISE IN VOLUME AND N479 BILLION GAINS
The Nigerian Stock Exchange saw a bullish day on Thursday with 926.9 million shares traded, valued at N26.9 billion across 30,703 deals—a 57% increase in volume and a 12% growth in turnover compared to the previous day. Japaul Gold led trading by volume with 436 million shares, while Lafarge WAPCO topped the value chart at…
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BINTA AYO-MOGAJI, DR. AZEEZAT ABIOLA-AMUSAT AMONG 15 HONOURED AT AFRO AWARDS 2025
Nollywood legend Binta Ayo-Mogaji and Dr. Azeezat Abiola-Amusat, founder of Abiola Beauty Concept, were celebrated alongside 13 other Africans and Americans at the prestigious Afro Awards 2025 in Los Angeles. The event, powered by the Oduala Foundation, honours influential individuals for their humanitarian contributions and commitment to uplifting communities worldwide. This year’s ceremony promises an…
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NIGERIAN VET DR. SHADRACH AKPEM WINS $10,000 AT GLOBAL INNOVATE FOR IMPACT CHALLENGE
Dr. Shadrach Akpem, a veterinary doctor from Benue and founder of Vet Konect, has bagged a $10,000 award at the prestigious Global Innovate for Impact Challenge in the USA. His digital platform, Vet Konect, connects livestock farmers and pet owners with verified vets to improve animal healthcare and boost food security across Africa. The competition,…
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NIGERIA’S BROADBAND PENETRATION HITS 48.81%, STILL AIMING FOR 70% BY YEAR-END
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that as of August 2025, broadband penetration in Nigeria reached about 48.81%, with urban areas enjoying 57% access, while rural areas lag behind at 23%. Speaking at the Rural Connectivity Summit in Lagos, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida emphasized the urgent need to bridge this digital divide to…
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NIGERIAN EQUITIES MARKET EXTENDS GAINS, INVESTORS POCKET ₦963 BILLION
The Nigerian stock market continued its winning streak on Tuesday, with investors collectively gaining ₦963 billion. The market capitalisation rose to ₦96.134 trillion, while the All-Share Index inched up by 0.01%, closing at 151,456.91 points. Key stocks like SCOA Nigeria, Omatek, BUA Foods, and Vitafoam led the charge, fueling the market’s positive momentum. Despite the…
