Category: Business
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NIGERIA, NAMIBIA PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES AT UNGA
Shared history and future ambitions drive deeper collaboration between Nigeria and Namibia. On the sidelines of UNGA, Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima to reaffirm partnership and discuss boosting relations. Shettima also met Gates Foundation leaders, praising their support in health, agriculture, and financial inclusion, while seeking greater investment in education and…
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PLATEAU’S PATH TO PEACE: GOV MUTFWANG’S VISION FOR SECURITY AND TRANSFORMATION
Plateau State has faced relentless security challenges for decades, but Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is on a mission to change the narrative—with bold new strategies in security, infrastructure, and community empowerment shaping a hopeful future. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State recently opened up about his determined quest to bring safety and transformation to…
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US RESTRICTS IRANIAN DELEGATION’S ACCESS DURING UNGA, BANS LUXURY SHOPPING
Washington clamps down to stop Iranian elites’ spending spree amid domestic crisis. The US State Department limits the Iranian delegation’s movement in New York to the UN headquarters only, blocking access to wholesale markets and luxury goods. This move responds to past controversies and Iran’s ongoing poverty, shortages, and strained US-Iran relations after recent conflict…
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NUPENG, PENGASSAN STRONGLY OPPOSE FG’S PLAN TO SELL JV OIL ASSETS, PIA AMENDMENTS
Unions warn selling stakes risks Nigeria’s oil future and economic stability. NUPENG and PENGASSAN condemn the Federal Government’s move to sell its Joint Venture oil assets, calling it a threat to NNPC Ltd. and Nigeria’s economy. They also reject changes to the Petroleum Industry Act that remove petroleum ministry’s control over NNPC. Leaders urge focus…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT TRANSFERS EFCC MONEY LAUNDERING CASE AGAINST MELE KYARI FOR REASSIGNMENT
Justice Emeka Nwite sends EFCC’s case on ex-NNPC GMD Kyari to registry amid ongoing investigations. Justice Nwite ordered the transfer of the EFCC’s money laundering case against former NNPC GMD Mele Kyari to the court registry for reassignment. The EFCC had secured a temporary freeze on four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to Kyari while probing…
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CHINA’S RURAL REVITALISATION: FROM POVERTY TO PROSPERITY ON THE TIBETAN PLATEAU
Turning harsh landscapes into thriving communities through innovation, culture, and empowerment. Deji Village in Qinghai transformed from extreme poverty to a symbol of hope as China eradicates extreme poverty nationwide. Through strategies like ecological conservation, renewable energy, and community-driven industries, Qinghai blends tradition with innovation. China’s success offers valuable lessons for Nigeria and other developing…
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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…
