Category: Business
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APAPA CUSTOMS RAISES N215BN IN AUGUST DESPITE UCMS GLITCHES
Homegrown B’Odogwu platform powers record revenue, signalling a trade system breakthrough. Nigeria Customs Service’s Apapa Command generated N215 billion in August using the new Unified Customs Management System (B’Odogwu), despite network challenges. Comptroller Babatunde Olomu praised stakeholder confidence and resilience, assuring ongoing improvements to make the system a reliable trade facilitation tool that will boost…
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ABUJA-KADUNA RAIL REPAIR TO BE COMPLETED IN 10 DAYS, SAYS MINISTER
Rapid response underway to restore train operations after derailment near Asham Station. Transport Minister Said Alkali confirmed that repairs to the 150-meter damaged Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks will finish within 10 days. NRC staff are working around the clock to clear wreckage and fix the line, with damaged coaches to be removed shortly. The government is…
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MINISTER TIJANI URGES AFRICA TO LEVERAGE AI FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AT GITEX
AI is Africa’s bridge to global competitiveness—minister calls for urgent investment in digital infrastructure and skills. At the 2025 GITEX Africa launch, Minister Bosun Tijani emphasised that Africa must adopt AI to avoid falling behind, highlighting its potential to boost productivity, create jobs, and transform sectors like agriculture and education. He urged investments in connectivity,…
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AFRICA URGED TO BUILD SHARED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AI AND 4IR LEADERSHIP
Collaborative digital foundations key for Africa to thrive in the AI era, says NITDA DG at GITEX Africa. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA DG, called on African nations to unite in developing talent, infrastructure, and policies to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution and AI transformation. Highlighting Nigeria’s initiatives like the Talent Acceleration and Digital Literacy programmes,…
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PROF. BARTH NNAJI APPOINTED CHAIR OF EBONYI ECONOMIC COMMITTEE
Ebonyi taps power expert Nnaji to lead industrial revival amid energy challenges. Former Power Minister Prof. Barth Nnaji now chairs Ebonyi’s 15-member Economic Committee, tasked by Governor Francis Nwifuru to drive industrialization and tackle erratic power supply. The committee will focus on reviving cement factories, harnessing salt resources, and attracting investments to boost the state’s…
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FASHION CAREERS URGED FOR NIGERIAN YOUTH BY KADPOL FASHION HOD
Fashion is more than clothes—it’s a booming global business that every family should embrace. Dr. Alabi Usman of Kaduna Polytechnic calls on parents to support children in pursuing fashion careers, highlighting its wide scope from design to merchandising, media, and makeup artistry. With growing enrolment and successful alumni, the department’s upcoming runway show in October…
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COLOMBIA’S VICE PRESIDENT FRANCIA MARQUEZ CHARMS ABUJA AT NIKE ARTS GALLERY VISIT
Colombian flair meets Nigerian artistry as vice-president Francia Marquez’s Abuja visit sparks culture and empowerment vibes at Nike Arts and Gallery. On Sunday, August 31, the vibrant Nike Arts and Gallery in Abuja hosted a distinguished visitor – the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Marquez. The event saw a star-studded lineup including Aina Davies, daughter…
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SECOND-HAND CLOTHING BOOMS AS AFFORDABLE FASHION FOR NIGERIANS
Rising living costs fuel demand for thrift and okrika clothes, offering style and savings to students and workers alike. Sellers say second-hand clothing—whether trendy, handpicked thrift or budget-friendly okrika bales—is thriving across Nigeria. Thrift items, popular online, attract fashion-conscious buyers seeking unique, nearly new pieces, while okrika dominates physical markets with bulk, affordable bargains. Buyers…
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SOYINKA AND CBN GOV CALL FOR NIGERIA-BRAZIL CULTURAL RENAISSANCE
Nigeria and Brazil urged to deepen cultural ties for shared heritage and economic growth during historic Brasília event. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso called for a stronger Nigeria-Brazil cultural and economic partnership during President Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil. Soyinka highlighted his ‘Return to Africa’ project symbolising spiritual reconnection with African…
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NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADERS SUSPEND MASS ACTION AGAINST NNPCL FOR PEACE TALKS
Niger Delta ethnic youth leaders hit pause on protests, eye dialogue to resolve grievances with Nigeria’s oil giant. The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum announced a temporary suspension of their planned mass action against NNPCL following stakeholder interventions. The forum issues remain: refinery shutdowns, job cuts, and regional marginalization. Leaders emphasize their cause…
