Category: Business
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FOOD SECURITY: AGBADO OKE-ODO COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES 360 BAGS OF FERTILIZER TO FARMERS
Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State on Tuesday July 28, distributed 360 bags of fertilisers to farmers to boost food production. Beneficiaries were members of the Association of All Farmers of Nigeria (AFAN), Agbado/Oke-Odo Chapter. The Vice Chairman, Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, Mr Kehinde Shobayo, who represented the Chairman, Mr Abiodun Ejigbadero,…
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COMPUTER VILLAGE TRADERS SHUT SHOPS AS TAX DISPUTE WITH L.I.R.S DRAGS ON
Traders in Lagos’ Computer Village temporarily shut their shops in a peaceful show of solidarity as the standoff with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) entered its second week. The action followed the sealing of several plazas over a tax compliance dispute, with traders calling for dialogue and the immediate reopening of affected business…
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2026 NATIONAL FAIR TARGETS 1,000 EXHIBITORS, EXPAND SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUTHS
Organisers of the 2026 National Fair on Trade, Culture and Skills for Women and Youth have inaugurated a strategic advisory board as preparations gather momentum for the second edition of the event. The fair aims to attract over 1,000 exhibitors and equip more than 1,000 young Nigerians with practical, market-driven skills. Convener of the fair,…
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ORGANISED PRIVATE SECTOR OPPOSES PROPOSED PENSION CONTRIBUTION INCREASE
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has called on the Federal Government and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to suspend plans to increase mandatory pension contributions, warning that the proposal could worsen the challenges facing businesses and workers. The group, which includes MAN, NACCIMA, NECA, NASME, NASSI and other employer associations, argued that the…
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SELF-RELIANCE: HOW 2 KANO WOMEN ARE EXCELLING WITH AKARA BUSINESS
Amid hardship, two Kano women, Halima Bello and Elizabeth Odeh, have recounted how their roadside akara (bean cakes) business is thriving. The women who operate at different times of the day and at different location within the state metropolis have turned the humble bean cakes business into a reliable source of livelihood for their families.…
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GERMANY SEEKS STRONGER ENERGY, TRADE TIES WITH NIGERIA
Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria in energy, trade and investment, describing the country as a strategic partner and a reliable supplier helping to strengthen Europe’s energy security. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made the pledge during a reception in Lagos ahead of high-level talks with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Bianca…
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BURNA BOY RANKED AFRICA’S BEST-SELLING ARTISTE WITH 14.46 MILLION EQUIVALENT ALBUM SALES
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has been ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste of all time after recording 14.46 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS) worldwide, according to global music data platform Chartmasters. The milestone was shared by Nigerian music platform The Debut Hub, citing Chartmasters’ latest figures. Equivalent Album Sales combine physical album purchases, digital downloads, single…
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FIRST LADY DONATES ₦2BN TO BOOST AKWETE WEAVING INDUSTRY IN ABIA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦2 billion to the Abia State Government to support the development of the renowned Akwete weaving industry, a centuries-old handwoven textile tradition indigenous to Akwete community in Ukwa East Local Government Area. Speaking during a visit to Aba, the First Lady said the fund would help develop…
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SAO TOME’S REJECTED OIL BIDS HIGHLIGHT URGENT DIVERSIFICATION LESSONS FOR NIGERIA
The decision by Sao Tome and Príncipe to reject bids for three offshore oil blocs is raising important questions about the future of oil investment and what it means for Nigeria’s economy. Despite offering investors highly attractive terms, including up to 85 per cent ownership stakes, the Central African nation received bids from only two…
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RMRDC LAUNCHES DIGITAL RESEARCH JOURNAL TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
Nigeria is taking another step toward strengthening research, innovation and industrial development with the launch of a new digital research platform. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled the Journal of Raw Materials Research (JORMAR), a fully digital, peer-reviewed publication designed to support researchers, innovators and manufacturers across the country. According to…
