Category: Business
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GEMINI 3: GOOGLE’S MOST INTELLIGENT AI IS HERE
Google just launched Gemini 3, its most advanced AI model yet designed to bring smarter reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to the products people use every day. CEO Sundar Pichai says this is a major leap forward in Google’s mission to make AI truly helpful for everyone. Gemini 3 Pro, the first in the…
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MAKE BIG POLLUTERS PAY (MBPP) COALITION REJECTS TROPICAL FOREST FOREVER FACILITY, WARN OF DANGEROUS FINANCIALISATION OF NATURE
The Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition has condemned the newly launched Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a misleading attempt to financialise nature under the pretense of protection. Robert Egbe, Media Officer for Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), spoke out for the coalition in Abuja during COP30, where the $125 billion TFFF…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES STUDENTS’ VENTURE CAPITAL GRANT TO BOOST INNOVATION
The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the Students’ Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative to turn student ideas into high-impact, commercially viable startups. The announcement came from Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa described S-VCG as…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CITRUS EXPORTS HIT RECORD 203.4 MILLION CARTONS IN 2025, UP 22%
South Africa’s citrus exports surged by 22% in 2025, reaching a historic total of 203.4 million cartons (each weighing 15 kg), breaking the symbolic 3 million-ton threshold for the first time. The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) credits favorable weather, new fruit-bearing orchards, and improved farming efficiency, including enhanced water management and pest…
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LAGOS LAUNCHES N500 MILLION OUNJE EKO FARMERS’ SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION
The Lagos State government has officially launched the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, a massive N500 million initiative aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local farmers. The programme offers a 25% subsidy on poultry and fish feeds, as part of efforts to stabilize food supply and curb inflation ahead of the festive season. Commissioner…
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LAGOS PORTS BUZZING WITH 20 SHIPS UNLOADING ESSENTIAL GOODS
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that 20 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and food items at Lagos ports including Apapa, Tincan, and Lekki. Cargo ranges from frozen fish and petrol to bulk sugar, fertilizers like urea, and construction materials such as gypsum. Additionally, two ships carrying bulk wheat and containers have arrived…
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NIGERIA TAKES STRONG STEP WITH 15% TAX ON IMPORTED PETROL AND DIESEL TO BOOST LOCAL REFINING
Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has praised the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15% import tax on petrol and diesel, calling it a move that will grow the economy, promote local production, and create jobs for youth. ECCIMA President Sir Odeiga Jideonwo highlighted the negative impact of excessive importation on…
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GATES FOUNDATION COMMITS $1.4 BILLION TO HELP SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $1.4 billion, four-year investment to support smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in adapting to climate change. The announcement was made at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. This funding will provide innovative tools such as AI-powered weather forecasts, digital advisory…
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NAFDAC BUSTS N30 MILLION EXPIRED BEVERAGES RACKET IN JOS, URGES PUBLIC VIGILANCE
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized expired but deceitfully revalidated alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages worth N30 million from shops in Jos. Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of NAFDAC North Central Zone, revealed suspects erased original expiry dates using chemicals and replaced them with fake markings to mislead consumers. Azikiwe warned…
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NIGERIA MUST ACT NOW TO UNLOCK MARITIME SECTOR’S BLUE ECONOMY POTENTIAL, SAY EXPERTS
Maritime experts at the 30th anniversary of Port News in Lagos have urged immediate action to harness Nigeria’s vast maritime potential for sustainable Blue Economy growth. Despite generating consistent revenue, the sector faces challenges like poor infrastructure, underinvestment, and a shortage of skilled maritime professionals. Publisher Wale Oni highlighted that while the Cabotage Vessels Finance…
