August 2025 – Page 35

NCAA Unveils SERVICOM Charter for Improved Aviation Service

27.08.2025

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has unveiled its first SERVICOM Integrated Service Charter to deepen service excellence, accountability, and transparency in the aviation sector. In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, described the initiative as a milestone in the Authority’s commitment to stakeholders. He described the launch of...

Business

Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs Pitch Innovations to Global Inv

27.08.2025

Nigerian women entrepreneurs showcased groundbreaking technology solutions to international investors and partners at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, the National Information Technology Development Agency stated on Tuesday. The conference, themed ‘Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa’, offered a platform for leaders, investors, and development partners to explore collaborations and new opportunities for the...

Nigerian Institute of Management Awards 2025 Management Fell

27.08.2025

Nigerian management professionals have been tasked with harnessing technology and emerging digital tools to shape the country’s future as the Nigerian Institute of Management awarded its highest professional grade of Fellowship. The 2025 Fellows Awards and Spouses’ Day, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, recently, recognised members for their professional achievements while calling on...

Phage Use Can Boost Nigeria’s Food Safety

27.08.2025

A food safety & quality assurance expert, Damilare Adeyemi, has stated that local phage production can help slash Nigeria’s foodborne disease. In a statement to The PUNCH, he stated that bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that specifically infect and destroy bacteria, offering a targeted approach to combat bacterial pathogens without harming human cells or beneficial...

Govts Must Improve Debt Transparency to Cut Borrowing C

27.08.2025

The International Monetary Fund has warned that a lack of transparency in government borrowing is eroding investor confidence, raising borrowing costs, and leaving economies more vulnerable to debt crises. In a blog post seen on Tuesday, Deputy General Counsel of the IMF, Yan Liu, said public debt is projected to reach almost 100 per cent...

Modern Cargo Equipment, Tugboats For Delivery By Mid-2026

27.08.2025

In an effort to bridge inadequate port equipment for vessels, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is investing in modern cargo-handling equipment, including larger cranes and tugboats capable of serving bigger vessels, with deliveries scheduled for the first half of 2026. It said the $1 billion reconstruction project of Lagos ports would commence in the next...

NLC Demands Urgent Federal Relief Support

27.08.2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal Government to urgently provide financial and material assistance to Kebbi State, where recent flooding left farmlands, homes, and critical infrastructure devastated. The flooding in Kebbi State began to intensify in July 2025 following weeks of heavy rainfall and the controlled release of water from dams on...

UN & ILO Advocate for Employment-Driven Africa Development

27.08.2025

The United Nations and the International Labour Organisation have called for employment-focused strategies to tackle protracted crises in Africa, highlighting the role of decent work, skills development, and local capacity building in building resilient communities. Speaking at a side event during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, officials said labour-intensive approaches not only...

Nigeria Allots N136bn in Medium-Term Bond Auction

27.08.2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully allotted a total of N136bn in its recently concluded five- and seven-year bond auctions, with marginal rates of 17.945 per cent and 18 per cent, respectively. According to the offer document on its website on Tuesday, the new five-year FGN August 2030 bond and the seven-year FGN June...

Lagos Culture Festival 2025: Transforming Heritage into Comm

27.08.2025

Lagos is set to host its Cultural Weekend 2025 from November 14 to 16, in a bid to turn heritage into commerce, the country’s commercial hub said in a statement on Tuesday. The three-day festival aims to create jobs, attract investment, and forge international partnerships, all while celebrating the city’s rich traditions. The event, spread...