Category: Business
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TINUBU HITS BRICS: NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CHARM OFFENSIVE BEGINS!
TINUBU HITS BRICS: NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CHARM OFFENSIVE BEGINS! Hold onto your hats, folks, because President Tinubu has officially touched down in sunny Rio for the 17th BRICS Summit! He’s not there for a beach vacation, though. Our President is on a mission to put Nigeria’s economy on the global map, armed with a strong handshake…
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TOMATO TANGO: WHY YOUR TOMATOES ARE COSTING MORE
TOMATO TANGO: WHY YOUR TOMATOES ARE COSTING MORE Tomato prices are on a wild ride, and farmers say it’s all about supply hiccups and transport troubles. The North’s harvest season is done and dusted, while Southwest farmers face sky-high transport costs and logistics nightmares, leaving markets thirsty and wallets lighter. Delayed rains up North didn’t help…
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NADDC PARTNERS WITH LADY MECHANIC INITIATIVE TO TRAIN WOMEN ON CNG VEHICLE CONVERSION
NADDC PARTNERS WITH LADY MECHANIC INITIATIVE TO TRAIN WOMEN ON CNG VEHICLE CONVERSIONThe National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is teaming up with the Lady Mechanic Initiative to train female technicians on converting petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The five-day training in Benin aims to boost women’s technical skills and promote gender…
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PLATEAU GOV INSPECTS REMODELING OF ICONIC HOTELS TO BOOST TOURISM
PLATEAU GOV INSPECTS REMODELING OF ICONIC HOTELS TO BOOST TOURISMGovernor Caleb Mutfwang inspected the ongoing renovation of Plateau and Hill Station hotels in Jos, aiming to revive the state’s tourism sector. Calling the hotels “iconic,” he emphasized partnerships with private investors to ensure sustainability and reduce reliance on public funds. Mutfwang expects significant completion by…
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KADUNA ALLOCATES N5 BILLION FOR WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN 2025
KADUNA ALLOCATES N5 BILLION FOR WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN 2025Kaduna State has set aside N5 billion in the 2025 budget to fund women’s economic empowerment grants. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, revealed this at the North-West governors’ Nigeria For Women Project Scale-Up Summit in Katsina. The fund will support over 20,000 women with…
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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.…
