Category: Business
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BEIJING UNVEILS MASSIVE “WELL TOWN” OUTLET COMPLEX NEAR UNIVERSAL RESORT
Beijing’s newest mega commercial hub promises shopping, entertainment, and luxury stays—all set to open by late 2025. The “Well Town” project, Beijing’s largest commercial outlet, is nearing completion with a $1.4 billion investment. Spanning 500,000 sqm, it features the Nous Land Hotel with 300+ rooms and rooftop infinity pool overlooking Universal Beijing Resort. The Wangfujing…
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KEFFI RESIDENTS URGE FED GOVT TO LAUNCH ABUJA-KEFFI TRAIN SERVICE
With daily traffic jams choking the Abuja-Keffi road, residents want a train link like Abuja-Kaduna to ease travel and boost safety. Residents of Keffi, Nasarawa, are calling on the Federal Government to establish a train service connecting Abuja to Keffi. They believe this will offer a reliable alternative to road travel, reduce traffic gridlocks, and…
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US TO SHORTEN VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND JOURNALISTS
New US rules aim to curb long-term stays for foreign students and media pros—but critics warn of disruption and talent drain. The Department of Homeland Security plans to limit F visas for international students to a maximum of four years, down from the full length of academic programs that can exceed five years. Journalists’ visas…
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FRSC AND EFCC TEAM UP TO FIGHT ECONOMIC CRIME AND ROAD CARNAGE
In Abuja on Wednesday, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede shook hands and joined forces at the FRSC headquarters. The mission? To crack down on economic sabotage and tackle the deadly menace of road crashes in Nigeria. It’s a power duo move aimed at making Nigerian roads safer and the economy…
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NIGER DELTA YOUTH CLASH WITH SECURITY IN FIERY PROTEST AT NNPCL HQ
When fiery demands meet barricades—protesters and security locked horns in Abuja as the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) stormed NNPCL’s gates, accusing the group MD of corruption, job cuts, and office abuse. Abuja witnessed a heated standoff on Wednesday as members of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) descended…
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POWER MOVES AND STRONG VOICES AT AWLA NIGERIA 2025 PARLEY IN ENUGU
When powerhouse women and influential leaders gather, change is the real headline — and Enugu just hosted the grand edition! Enugu City buzzed on Wednesday as the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria kicked off its 2025 Annual Parley with style and substance. The event featured a star-studded lineup: Mrs. Caroline Ibharuneafe, the dynamic President…
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POWER BREAKFAST: NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA BIZ LEADERS STIR THE POT IN LAGOS!
When business meets breakfast, you know deals—and ideas—are cooking. The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce served up a sizzling August meeting in Lagos, blending brains, banter, and some serious cross-border mojo. At Tuesday’s Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) August breakfast in Lagos, an influential lineup gathered to spark new business vibes between two powerhouse…
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ABIA GOV OTTI TO PARTNER WITH NIPSS TO SHOWCASE MADE-IN-ABA PRODUCTS
Governor Alex Otti pledged Abia’s support for a NIPSS project aimed at boosting made-in-Aba products through an international trade exhibition called “Ariaria Fest,” modeled after China’s Canton Fair. Speaking at Nvosi, Otti emphasized that building a trillion-dollar economy requires manufacturing and productivity, not just trade. NIPSS leaders praised Otti’s development efforts and revealed the plan…
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GOV. HOPE UZODIMMA RAISES IMO MINIMUM WAGE, BOOSTS WORKERS’ PAY
Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for Imo civil servants, up from N76,000. Doctors’ wages jumped from N215,000 to N503,000 and tertiary institution teachers now earn N222,000, nearly double the previous rate. He announced this during a Tuesday night meeting with labor leaders in Owerri. Uzodimma emphasized that good pay…
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OBA MARKET’S ROAR BACK TO LIFE: GOV OKPEBHLO SETS JUNE 2026 COMPLETION DATE
After nearly a decade of fiery silence, Benin’s iconic Oba Market is staging a spectacular comeback — with a modern twist and a firm promise from Governor Monday Okpebholo to get it done, no ifs or buts.Edo State’s Governor Monday Okpebholo has rolled up his sleeves and got hands-on with the reconstruction of the historic…
