Category: News
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AIYEDATIWA: UNIVERSITIES HOLD KEY TO NIGERIA’S FUTURE
No nation outruns its universities — Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says Nigeria’s leap into the future depends on stronger leadership and stronger classrooms. Akure, April 16, 2026 — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says Nigeria’s economic and technological future will be shaped by the strength of its universities and the quality of leadership they produce.…
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JAMB CLEARS AIR ON HIJAB ROW, BLAMES “OVERZEALOUS” STAFF
JAMB says no candidate should be asked to remove a hijab — and insists a reported Ibadan incident was never part of its exam rules. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims of hijab discrimination at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre in Ibadan, saying the incident did…
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BREWERY SECTOR BOUNCES BACK — BUT NEW COST RISKS LOOM
Nigeria’s beer industry is back in profit after years of losses — but rising costs and new taxes could spoil the party. Lagos, April 16, 2026 — Nigeria’s brewed products sector returned to profitability in 2025 after years of losses, Nigerian Breweries Plc has said, even as consumers continue to feel the pinch of inflation.…
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UNITED NIGERIA AIR GROUNDS AIRBUS AFTER 6TH BIRD STRIKE THIS YEAR
When birds keep showing up uninvited, even aircraft need a timeout — and United Nigeria Airlines has just parked one Airbus for safety checks. Awka — United Nigeria Airlines has withdrawn one of its Airbus A320-200 aircraft after it was hit by a bird strike on landing in Abuja. The airline says the aircraft, operating…
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AFCFTA: CBW AFRICA PUSHES FOR BIGGER WOMEN TAKEOVER IN AFRICAN TRADE
Africa’s biggest trade game is already on — and CBW Africa says women must stop watching from the sidelines and start playing to win. Lagos — The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW Africa) is calling on more women across the continent to fully tap into opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). CBW…
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NIGERIAN BREWERIES STOCK SURGES 135% TO ₦2.33TRN AS PROFIT REBOUNDS
From red ink to strong returns — Nigerian Breweries just toasted a major turnaround on the stock market. Nigerian Breweries Plc says its market capitalisation jumped by 135% in 2025, rising from ₦991.5 billion to ₦2.33 trillion. Chairperson Juliet Anammah credited the surge to economic reforms, improved investor confidence, and stronger market conditions. She said…
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FG PUSHES E-PROCUREMENT, OPENS CONTRACT BIDDING TO PHONE USERS
Soon, you may not need Abuja connections to win a federal contract — just your phone and a fair process. The Bureau of Public Procurement says Nigeria’s long-awaited electronic procurement system is now underway, aimed at digitising how government contracts are awarded. Director-General Adebowale Adedokun disclosed this in Abuja during a visit by the Managing…
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NIGERIA STEPS UP BID TO HOST AU MONETARY INSTITUTE
Abuja wants the seat of Africa’s money future — and it’s putting everything on the table. The Central Bank of Nigeria says Nigeria has intensified efforts to host the African Union’s African Monetary Institute (AMI), positioning Abuja as a key hub for continental financial integration. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso made this known at the IMF/World…
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RMAFC, INTERIOR MINISTRY TEAM UP TO COURT INVESTORS, BOOST REVENUE DRIVE
When revenue meets security and migration policy, the goal is simple make Nigeria more attractive to investors and harder for leakages. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission and the Federal Ministry of Interior Nigeria have joined forces to strengthen revenue mobilisation and attract more foreign investment into the country. RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu disclosed…
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FAE UNVEILS “ECOFINE” PAPER, PUSHES GREEN SHIFT IN NIGERIA’S PAPER INDUSTRY
Even in a digital-first world, paper isn’t retiring yet it’s just going green.FAE Ltd. (Flexible & Advanced Enterprises Ltd.) has launched a new eco-friendly copier paper brand, “Ecofine,” aimed at boosting environmental sustainability and strengthening Nigeria’s paper manufacturing sector. The unveiling took place in Lagos during the 2026 World Envelope Day celebration, an annual event…
