Category: Business
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NIGERIA, SAINT LUCIA SIGN DEAL TO DEPLOY TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS
NIGERIA, SAINT LUCIA SIGN DEAL TO DEPLOY TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALSNigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement to send skilled Nigerian professionals—including teachers, doctors, and agriculturalists—to the Caribbean nation for two-year volunteer stints. The pact, signed in Castries, aims to boost South-South cooperation and aligns with President Tinubu’s vision of stronger regional…
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NAIRA GAINS N3.42 VS DOLLAR AS IMF PRAISES CBN REFORMS
NAIRA GAINS N3.42 VS DOLLAR AS IMF PRAISES CBN REFORMSThe Naira strengthened by N3.42 against the dollar on Wednesday, trading at N1,526.15 in the official market—a 0.22% gain from Tuesday’s N1,529.57. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its forex market reforms, highlighting how these measures improved price discovery,…
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WAKE UP CALL FOR NIGERIA’S OIL WELLS: NO MORE DORMANT DRILLS!
WAKE UP CALL FOR NIGERIA’S OIL WELLS: NO MORE DORMANT DRILLS! Senator Heineken Lokpobiri just dropped the mic on lazy oil wells and sleepy operators—time to either produce or pack up!At the 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, made it crystal clear: Nigeria won’t stand…
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U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT GENERATES OVER $2.5 BILLION IN DEALS
U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT GENERATES OVER $2.5 BILLION IN DEALSThe 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held in Luanda, Angola, brought together over 2,700 leaders, including 12 African heads of state, and resulted in more than $2.5 billion in new trade and investment deals. The summit marked a shift from aid to investment-led growth, emphasizing partnerships and mutual…
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NIGERIAN DEVELOPS AI-POWERED SAVINGS PLATFORM TO BOOST FINANCIAL INCLUSION
NIGERIAN DEVELOPS AI-POWERED SAVINGS PLATFORM TO BOOST FINANCIAL INCLUSIONMichael Adegbite, a Nigerian based in the US, has created SquadSave, a digital savings platform using AI to help underserved users manage and grow their money collectively. Inspired by traditional rotating savings (ROSCAs), SquadSave personalizes financial decisions for those with irregular incomes or no formal credit history.…
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KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE CALLS FOR NIGERIAN-KOREAN MUSIC COLLABORATION
KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE CALLS FOR NIGERIAN-KOREAN MUSIC COLLABORATIONJeon Ju Ho, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria, urged Nigerians to join forces with the Korean community to promote Korea’s traditional music blended into global K-pop. Speaking at the Abuja launch of the “K-pop Meets Korean Traditional Music” exhibition, Ju Ho highlighted how K-pop incorporates…
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WAKE UP CALL FOR NIGERIA’S OIL WELLS: NO MORE DORMANT DRILLS!
WAKE UP CALL FOR NIGERIA’S OIL WELLS: NO MORE DORMANT DRILLS! Senator Heineken Lokpobiri just dropped the mic on lazy oil wells and sleepy operators—time to either produce or pack up!At the 2025 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, made it crystal clear: Nigeria won’t stand…
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MINERALS SEIZED, TRUCK FORFEITED: EFCC SCOOPS BIG IN KWARA!
MINERALS SEIZED, TRUCK FORFEITED: EFCC SCOOPS BIG IN KWARA! When illegal mining hits a dead end — a truckload of minerals gets nabbed and handed over to the Federal Government.In a no-nonsense ruling on July 1, 2025, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Federal High Court in Ilorin ordered the final forfeiture of a truck (registration…
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DETTOL & WBFA TEAM UP TO TURN 98 STUDENTS INTO HYGIENE HEROES!
DETTOL & WBFA TEAM UP TO TURN 98 STUDENTS INTO HYGIENE HEROES! Move over superheroes, here come the Hygiene Ambassadors! Dettol and Well Being Foundation Africa just inducted 98 sharp students in Kwara to lead the charge against germs and grime. Clean hands, bright minds, and a healthier tomorrow—sounds like a winning combo! Dettol and…
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ACCI LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO BOOST GENDER EQUALITY IN NIGERIA’S BUSINESS SECTOR
ACCI LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO BOOST GENDER EQUALITY IN NIGERIA’S BUSINESS SECTORThe Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), backed by the Investment Climate Reform Facility and international partners, is driving reforms to support women-owned businesses (WoBs) in Nigeria. ACCI Director-General Agabaidu Jideani revealed a two-phase plan to create a national definition for WoBs and improve…
