Category: Business
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO VISIT JAPAN AND BRAZIL FOR KEY SUMMITS AND BILATERAL TALKS
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai. In Japan, he’ll attend TICAD9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and sustainable development. He’ll engage world leaders and Japanese CEOs invested or interested in Nigeria. Next, Tinubu heads to…
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NCC AND ONSA PEACEFULLY RESOLVE NOGASA STRIKE THREAT, SAVE TELECOM NETWORKS
A looming strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), which threatened to cut diesel supplies to telecom sites nationwide and cause a major communication blackout, has been successfully halted thanks to swift intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Under NSA…
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IOM AND MISSION 89 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SPORTS
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with Mission 89 to launch “The Line We Don’t Cross,” a global campaign tackling the growing problem of child trafficking disguised as sports opportunities. IOM’s Ugochi Daniels stresses, “No child should be trafficked under the guise of sport.” The campaign exposes how traffickers prey on young…
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FUEL CONSUMPTION DROPS TO 1.44 BILLION LITRES IN JUNE, NMDPRA REPORTS
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reports a 16.4% drop in fuel consumption for June 2025, with total evacuation falling to about 1.44 billion litres. Despite a slight 1.7% rise in diesel supply, overall distribution—including diesel truck-out, household kerosene, and automotive gasoline—declined sharply. Gasoline supply took the biggest hit, dropping nearly 48%…
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GOOGLE AND GOMYCODE LAUNCH “BUILD WITH AI” TO TRAIN 1,000 NIGERIAN DEVELOPERS
Google has teamed up with GOMYCODE to launch “Build with AI,” an 11-week program aimed at equipping 1,000 Nigerian developers with cutting-edge Generative AI skills. This initiative seeks to fast-track Nigeria’s role in the global AI economy by providing access to advanced tools like Gemini and expert-led training that blends in-person classes with hands-on labs.…
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NAFDAC SEIZES OVER 10,000 CARTONS OF UNREGISTERED TOMATO PASTE AND COSMETICS IN LAGOS RAID
NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team has confiscated 10,000+ cartons of unregistered tomato paste and various cosmetics at Lagos Trade Fair Market, aiming to protect Nigerians from harmful, unregulated products. Dr. Martins Iluyomade stressed that these items pose serious health risks, with deaths from substandard goods surpassing even those caused by Boko Haram. The agency is…
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LIBERIA PARTNERS WITH JIGAWA TO BOOST RICE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY
Liberia’s Agriculture Minister, David Akoi, is teaming up with Jigawa State to transform Liberia’s rice industry and cut heavy import reliance. On a study visit in Dutse, Akoi praised Jigawa’s success in rice cultivation and vowed to apply lessons learned to help Liberia produce at least 70% of its rice needs—cutting down imports and ensuring…
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GERMAN PRESIDENT FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER KICKS OFF SAIL BREMERHAVEN 2025
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier set sail aboard the historic training ship Gorch Fock to launch the Sail Bremerhaven 2025 festival, thrilling thousands of spectators along the Bremerhaven waterfront. As the official patron, Steinmeier will formally open this massive five-day maritime event, featuring a parade led by Alexander von Humboldt II and followed by a stunning…
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AVIATION DRAMA WRAPS UP: COMFORT EMMANSON CLEARED, KWAM 1 FLIES AGAIN — WITH A TWIST!
When airport chaos hits headlines, everyone holds their breath — but now, the curtain has fallen on the recent unruly passenger saga with a surprising plot twist! In a swift move showered with a dose of compassion, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced the withdrawal of all criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom…
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NIPR AVIATION HUB LAUNCHES STRATEGY TO TACKLE UNRULY PASSENGERS
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Aviation Hub is teaming up with key aviation stakeholders like NCAA, FAAN, and the Ministry of Aviation to curb rising unruly passenger incidents that threaten safety and disrupt air travel. Chairman Basil Agboarumi says the plan focuses on extensive staff training in conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and crisis…
