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FG, UNIDO boost industrial development with $174.59m

The Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation have signed a $174.59m Programme for Country Partnership agreement to boost Nigeria’s industrial development. According to a press statement by Mrs Julie Osagie-Jacobs, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, on Wednesday, the agreement, which will run for...
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Stakeholders task new NNPCL GCEO on transparency

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has urged the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mr Bayo Ojulari, to entrench a solid practice of corporate governance in the company by prioritising the timely publication of the company’s financial statements. It emphasised that full transparency in the disclosure of...
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ISA Provides Widow Of Investment Opportunities

The recently signed Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has been described as a revolutionary legislation with the potential to significantly stimulate growth in Nigeria’s capital market and the wider economy. This was disclosed by the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during an interview in Abuja. Agama said...
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Akpabio Disowns Purported Rally In A’Ibom To Support Him

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, told Nigerians to disregard any rally purportedly organized in his home State, Akwa-Ibom, to support. According to a statement signed by Jackson Udom, Special Assistant, Media to the President of the Senate, Akpabio maintained that he was not aware of any rally organised in his support at...
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Nigeria welcomes Air Algérie’s inaugural flight to Abuja

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced the launch of Air Algérie’s inaugural direct flight service from Algiers to Abuja, scheduled for April 6, 2025. This marks a step in strengthening the diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and Algeria. According to a statement signed by the acting spokesperson for the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa,...
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Sokoto Command Unveils Community-Focused Initiatives

The Sokoto State Police Command has launched a series of community-focused initiatives to mark National Police Day and strengthen police-community relations. The initiatives include a free medical outreach and sensitization campaign, as well as a sanitation and clean-up exercise scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Alu Fly Over to Emir Yahaya Road in the...
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Lagos Holds Maiden Energy Summit

The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is gearing up to host its inaugural Lagos Energy Summit, themed “Journey to Energy for All.” The event holds between 15th and 18th of April, 2025 According to the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Abiodun Ogunleye, the premier event aims to bring together stakeholders...
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