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Aero Contractors expands facility, targets one-stop MRO

Aero Contractors Airline has commenced the expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul facility with the dream of transforming it into a one-stop maintenance hub for Western and Central Africa while also enhancing its heavy maintenance visits capability. The managing director of the airline, Capt Ado Sanusi, made this known shortly after signing a pact...
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Global trade will be steady in early 2025 – WTO

The World Trade Organisation has revealed that global goods trade remained stable in the final quarter of 2024 and showed signs of continued growth in early 2025. According to the latest World Trade Organisation Goods Trade Barometer, the indicator, which provides real-time insights into merchandise trade trends, edged up slightly to 102.8 from 102.7 in...
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12 listed firms lose N1.4tn to naira depreciation – Report

Twelve businesses suffered a cumulative foreign exchange loss of N1.40tn in 2024, as revealed in their unaudited financial statements, The PUNCH reports. The losses, driven by the naira’s depreciation, highlight the deepening impact of forex volatility on corporate earnings across multiple sectors, including telecommunications, manufacturing, and food production. Foreign exchange loss refers to the financial...
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CBN approves Greenwich Holding Company structure

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved a financial holding company structure, Greenwich Holdings Limited, for Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited. In a statement on Tuesday, the bank said that the regulatory approval marked a significant step enabling Greenwich Group to consolidate its existing financial service businesses, expand into new markets, and strengthen its position as...
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Morgan Stanley to sack 2,000 employees

Wall Street heavyweight Morgan Stanley is planning to lay off about 2,000 employees later this month, according to a report by Reuters. The reduction of 2% to 3% of the company’s workforce, excluding financial advisers, was aimed at improving operational efficiency, the person said, requesting anonymity. Morgan Stanley had more than 80,000 employees worldwide at...
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Dangote refinery suspends petrol supply in naira

The Dangote refinery has officially announced that it is halting the supply of petroleum products in naira. In a statement by the refinery on Wednesday, the Dangote Group said the suspension is temporary. This followed reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited might have stopped the sale of crude in naira to the Dangote...
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We’ll Deal With Violators Of Anti-Grazing Law

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has vowed to deploy the full weight of the law on those who violate the anti-grazing law of the State enacted to ensure the continued protection of lives and property of citizens. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of the State said this on Wednesday in Yenagoa during an interactive meeting with...
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FG urged to stop military attacks on power companies

The Federal Government has been asked to take decisive action to stop the military attacks on electricity distribution companies. Stakeholders who condemned the attacks said the act is capable of scaring away prospective investors. The PUNCH reports that the Federal Government has come under fire for its silence over the attacks on electricity distribution companies...
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Alaafin’s Wife Sues For Peace Among Oyo Residents

The wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Abiwumi Owoade, has emphasized the need for residents of the Oyo metropolis to promote peace and communal harmony as a shared responsibility. Ayaba Abiwumi stated that peace and unity are essential for community development, noting that peace serves as a fundamental asset for personal growth, societal progress, and...
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