Category: Business
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ECOBANK SHOWCASES NIGERIA’S ART MASTERS IN “ENDURING LEGACY” EXHIBITION
Ecobank celebrates Nigerian creativity and heritage with a stunning art exhibition spotlighting legendary masters and the evolving art market. Ecobank Nigeria is hosting “Enduring Legacy: A Collector’s Tribute to Masters” from Aug 30 to Sept 21 at EPAC, Lagos. Featuring over 700 works by icons like Bruce Onobrakpeya and Jimoh Buraimoh, the exhibition honours decades…
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TINUBU PROMISES BOOST IN SPORTS INVESTMENT AT 9TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
President Tinubu backs sports and youth development as key to national unity and future champions. At the 9th National Youth Games opening in Asaba, Tinubu’s envoy highlighted the games as a talent discovery platform and praised sports leaders for their commitment. Delta State’s governor reaffirmed support for athletes and facilities, celebrating the state’s legacy as…
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ASHAOLU SAN URGES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TO CURB CYBERCRIME, CALLS FOR GOVT ACTION
Former AG Titus Ashaolu warns rising cybercrime stems from lack of opportunities and urges governments to boost youth jobs and agriculture support. Ashaolu (SAN) stressed the urgent need for enabling environments that promote job creation and vocational training to steer youths away from crime. He called for more investment in agriculture and parental guidance to…
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NIGERIA’S LOYALTY TO ONE-CHINA PRINCIPLE DRIVES STRONGER BILATERAL TIES — CHINESE AMBASSADOR
China and Nigeria reaffirm shared history and commitment to peace, unity, and global cooperation at WWII victory symposium. Ambassador Yu Dunhai praised Nigeria’s steadfast support for the One-China policy as key to deepening China-Nigeria relations. Speaking at a historic commemoration in Abuja, he highlighted the post-war order’s role in Taiwan’s reunification and the joint responsibility…
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NIIRA 2025 TO TRANSFORM NIGERIAN INSURANCE, SAYS NSIA CEO
New Insurance Reform Act set to boost trust, efficiency, and investment in Nigeria’s insurance sector. Moruf Apampa, CEO of NSIA Insurance, hails the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA 2025) as a game-changer that strengthens consumer protection with a Policyholder Protection Fund and enforces timely claims settlement. The law aims to attract investments and drive…
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NIPOST ANNOUNCES $80 PREPAID CUSTOMS DUTY ON ALL SHIPMENTS TO US
Sending parcels from Nigeria to the US just got costlier—NIPOST enforces new $80 customs charge amid global policy change. Nigerian Postal Service declared that from August 29, all non-document postal items headed to the US will incur an $80 prepaid customs duty, following a new U.S. Executive Order ending duty-free exemptions. The fee must be…
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SPOTIFY LAUNCHES GLOBAL AFROBEATS PLAYLIST AS GEN Z FUELS GENRE’S EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Afrobeats goes global! Spotify celebrates the genre’s skyrocketing streams, especially in Asia and Latin America, driven by passionate fans and Gen Z playlist creators. Spotify’s new Global Afrobeats Playlist marks Afrobeats’ rise from clubs to charts worldwide, influencing culture beyond music. Countries like Indonesia (+4,530%), India (+1,650%), and the Philippines (+1,492%) lead massive streaming growth.…
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T2 (9MOBILE) TEAMS UP WITH HUAWEI FOR MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR NETWORK UPGRADE
Rebranded T2 partners with Huawei to modernise its core network, aiming to reclaim its spot as a telecom leader in Nigeria. T2 CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced a major deal with Huawei to enhance network capacity, security, and resilience—key steps in a four-phase plan to stabilise, modernise, transform, and grow. Huawei’s global ICT expertise will future-proof…
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AKURE MARKETS AND SHOPS TO CLOSE FRIDAY FOR AMOLE FESTIVAL
The Deji of Akure calls for a city-wide market shutdown to honour the historic Amole Festival tradition. Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has ordered all markets, shops, and stalls in Akure to close this Friday as part of the Amole Festival rites. Only pharmacies and patent medicine stores will remain open. While trading halts, residents can move…
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LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE GETS TOP-LEVEL TLC AS HOUSING MINISTER DANGIWA LEADS INSPECTION
When the big wigs come calling, you know something exciting is brewing! Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa took a hands-on tour of Lekki and Lagos Free Trade Zones yesterday, sizing up the industrial heartbeat of Nigeria’s growth hubs. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, a star-studded entourage led by Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed…
