Category: Business
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IITA STRESSES GENE BANK CONSERVATION KEY TO AFRICA’S FOOD SECURITY
Preserving and improving seeds today ensures abundant, resilient crops for tomorrow. At a media training in Ibadan, IITA’s Dr. Olaniyi Oyatomi highlighted gene banks’ role in conserving diverse crops like cowpea, yam, and cassava to breed pest-resistant and climate-adapted varieties. Seed security is vital for food security, urging increased investment in research and innovative crop…
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GOV. OKPEBHOLO REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH EDO DIASPORA TO DRIVE INVESTMENT AND GROWTH
Global collaboration fuels Edo’s sustainable development and innovation. Governor Monday Okpebholo emphasized fostering strong ties with Edo indigenes abroad at the “Edo State Global Investment Summit 2025” in Glasgow. Showcasing achievements like school renovations and infrastructure projects, he called for unity and practical governance to turn global funding into local impact. A $250 million investment…
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AUATON LAGOS THREATENS INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER UBER/MOOVE EXPLOITATION
Drivers demand fair wages and transparency or face shutdown of app-based transport services. AUATON Lagos warns Uber/Moove to reverse doubled daily remittance and address unfair commissions within five days or face indefinite strike. The union slams unsafe workloads, withheld HMO benefits, and opaque repayment schemes, calling on govt and public to support driver rights and…
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JOS JOINS THE PLASTIC FIGHT: SCAI LAUNCHES RECYCLE CAMPAIGN WITH GOVT BACKING
When it comes to trash, Jos says: recover, reuse, recycle! The Shelton Climate Awareness Initiative teams up with Jos Water Service Corps to tackle plastic pollution head-on. On Monday, Jos got serious about plastics with the launch of the “Recover, Reuse, and Recycle” cleanup campaign. Leading the charge were Mrs. Lara Eseyin, CEO of the…
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EXPERT OFFERS WAYS TO SPOT CREDIBLE ONLINE BUSINESSES AND CURB FRAUD
Transparency, verification, and innovation are keys to safe digital trade. UK-based tech expert Christiana Celestine advises consumers to look for transparency, verified vendors, buyer protection, and visible reviews to avoid online fraud. She urges Nigerian businesses to adopt escrow payments, multimedia proofs, and responsive customer service to build trust and boost global reputation. Celestine calls…
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SAHCO NAMED BEST CARGO HANDLING COMPANY IN NIGERIA 2024/2025
Setting the standard in aviation with technology, training, and nationwide reach. Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) clinched Best Cargo Handling Company at the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market. Chair Dr. Taiwo Afolabi and CEO Mrs. Adenike Aboderin earned top air cargo honors. SAHCO’s cutting-edge equipment, nationwide presence, and focus on workforce development cement its leadership…
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CHINA-NIGERIA BILATERAL TRADE HITS $15.48 BILLION WITH 34.7% GROWTH IN 2025
Strategic partnership fuels booming trade and deeper cooperation across key sectors. China’s Consul-General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, announced that China-Nigeria trade surged to $15.48 billion in the first seven months of 2025, making Nigeria China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa. She highlighted expanding collaboration in infrastructure, energy, culture, and education under the strategic partnership…
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NIGERIA AND CHINA REAFFIRM STRONG BILATERAL TIES AT JOINT 65TH AND 76TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Celebrating unity and partnership with a vibrant cultural and business showcase in Lagos. Nigeria and China marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence and China’s 76th National Day alongside the Mid-Autumn Festival, highlighting deepening ties in trade, education, and culture. Key leaders praised efforts to boost infrastructure, technology, and sustainable growth while calling for stronger collaboration in renewable…
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NAIRA CLOSES WEEK BULLISH, GAINS N11.08 TO DOLLAR ON OFFICIAL MARKET
Steady recovery driven by CBN reforms signals renewed confidence in local currency. The Naira ended the week at N1,487.89 to the Dollar, appreciating by 0.7% from Thursday’s rate. After opening Monday bullish with a N4.03 gain, it saw slight dips midweek but maintained an overall upward trend. Analysts praise CBN’s measures and MPC forecasts for…
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FNMHC EBONYI SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH EBBC TO ADVANCE MINING HOST COMMUNITIES’ RIGHTS
United advocacy and media collaboration to fight poverty and environmental harm in mining areas. The Federation of Nigeria Mining Host Communities (FNMHC) Ebonyi chapter requested support from Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation to boost public awareness and hold extractive companies accountable. They aim to empower communities plagued by poverty, pollution, and neglect, while EBBC pledged full backing…
