Category: Business
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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…
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FINAL PHASE OF POST-BREXIT “NOT FOR EU” FOOD LABELS ROLLS OUT
FINAL PHASE OF POST-BREXIT “NOT FOR EU” FOOD LABELS ROLLS OUTThe UK has launched the final phase of “Not for EU” food labelling on products shipped from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework. Since 2023, these labels have marked goods to prevent onward movement into the EU. Now extended to eggs, fish,…
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SRI LANKAN NAVY ARRESTS 7 INDIAN FISHERMEN FOR POACHING
SRI LANKAN NAVY ARRESTS 7 INDIAN FISHERMEN FOR POACHINGThe Sri Lankan navy detained seven Indian fishermen poaching near Talaimannar in the Northern province on Monday night, marking the second arrest in two days. Earlier, eight Indian fishermen and a boat were seized off Mannar. The navy handed over the suspects and vessel to fisheries officials…
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NIGERIA TAPS ONLY 40% OF RUBBER POTENTIAL
Nigeria Taps Only 40% of Rubber Potential, Calls for Industry RevampThe National Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association (NARPPMAN) says Nigeria is exploiting just 40% of its vast rubber potential, with 60% still untapped. National President Peter Igbinosun highlighted that only 160,000 hectares of the 20 million suitable hectares are cultivated, limiting export earnings and…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU KNIGHTED IN LUCIA
President Tinubu Knighted in Saint Lucia for Strengthening Africa-Caribbean TiesPresident Bola Tinubu has been awarded Saint Lucia’s highest national honour, the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), in recognition of his efforts to deepen historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The investiture, performed by Governor-General Errol Charles, now gives…
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LAGOS BEGINS STRICT BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Lagos Begins Strict Ban on Single-Use Plastics Under 40 MicronsLagos State has officially started enforcing its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) below 40 microns, including styrofoam packs, plastic straws, disposable cups, cutlery, and lightweight nylon bags. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warned that any store or market found selling or storing these items will be sealed…
