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Nigeria’s logistics growth tied to internet surge — Meest China boss

The International Business Development Director at Meest China, a global logistics firm, Bohdan Khomenko, shares insights with JUSTICE OKAMGBA on how Africa’s booming internet access, digital payments, and e-commerce growth are fueling demand for smarter logistics solutions across the continent What are the factors influencing the expansion of logistics firms into Africa, specifically Nigeria?  At...
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Air Peace spokesman resigns

The Head of Corporate Communications at a Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo has resigned barely six months after his appointment. His sudden departure was confirmed in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Sunday. While the official reason cited for the resignation was for a “higher calling,” insiders in the industry suggest...
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Musk’s Starlink adds 29 satellites to earth’s orbit

United States tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the successful deployment of 29 more Starlink satellites into Earth’s orbit. The satellites were launched from Florida, further expanding the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX. Musk made the announcement on Sunday via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “29 more Starlink satellites were added to...
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Caverton returns to profit with N1.6bn

Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc has reversed its losses from the previous year, posting a profit after tax of N1.64bn for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, driven by strong foreign exchange gains and significant cuts in operating and administrative expenses. The group’s financial statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange recently shows a marked...
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NPAN Backs Judgment Of FCCPC’s $220m Fine On META

With significant interest, the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has given its support to the judgment by Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCT), which upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platform by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a statement yesterday, NPAN said it received the news that the...
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Poverty rate among rural Nigerians now 75% – World Bank

The World Bank has disclosed that the poverty rate among Nigeria’s rural population has reached an alarming 75.5 per cent, highlighting deepening inequality and widespread economic hardship across the country. According to the World Bank’s latest April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, rural dwellers are overwhelmingly bearing the brunt of economic stagnation, inflation,...
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