Category: Business
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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…
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NGX ALL-SHARE INDEX RISES 0.92%, INVESTORS GAIN N822 BILLION FOR THE WEEK
Positive market momentum with steady gains despite mixed sector performances. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index closed the week up 0.92% at 141,845.35, boosting market capitalization to N89.744 trillion. Investors gained N822 billion overall, led by strong activity in Financial Services, ICT, and Services industries. Top gainers included Guinness Nigeria and Multiverse Mining, while Omatek…
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KWARA GOVT COMMITS TO INCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Empowering PWDs with equal access to agricultural programmes and leadership roles. Kwara’s Agriculture Commissioner, Dr. Afees Abolore, reaffirmed support for People Living with Disabilities, ensuring their full participation in input distribution, capacity building, and value chains. JONAPWD praised Governor AbdulRazaq’s inclusive policies, highlighting PWD appointments in key government roles and active contributions to rural development.
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION MOVES TO BAN RUSSIAN LNG IMPORTS BY EARLY 2027
EU ramps up pressure on Russia by cutting fossil fuel revenues amid ongoing conflict. The European Commission plans to advance the ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports to early 2027 as part of its 19th sanctions package. President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on Russian fossil…
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NIGERIA’S 2025 TAX REFORM CALLED MOST AUDACIOUS OVERHAUL BY FORMER SPEAKER
Bold fiscal changes aim to rescue economy, unify exchange rates, and modernise tax system. Ex-Speaker Yakubu Dogara praised President Tinubu’s 2025 tax reforms as Nigeria’s biggest fiscal overhaul, addressing decades of complex tax laws and economic instability. The reforms seek to broaden the tax base, improve revenue, and promote fairness, with media and parliament playing…
