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MOMAS unveils €3m electro-tech hub in Ogun State

THE MOMAS Group has flagged off the construction of a €3m technical, vocational and educational training centre for electro-technology in Ogun State to expand Nigeria’s technical manpower, especially in the electricity sector. The Chairman of MOMAS Group, Kola Balogun, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility last Friday, according to a statement by the organisation....
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Stakeholders warn against politicised NERC appointments

Concerned individuals in Nigeria’s power sector have raised fresh concerns over the growing leadership vacuum at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, warning against allowing political considerations to influence upcoming appointments, DARE OLAWIN reports. STAKEHOLDERS in the power sector have called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the appointment of new leaders into vacant offices...
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Ex-NIWA MD Cites Poor Attitude to Waterways Safety

The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has stated that the poor attitude of people towards safety on the inland waterways was one of his greatest challenges while at the helm of affairs at NIWA.Oyebamiji, who disclosed this in an exclusive chat with The PUNCH on Sunday, added...
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Lagos SME Bootcamp Empowers Over 700 Entrepreneurs

The Lagos SME Bootcamp has empowered over 700 small business owners during the 8th edition of the annual event held recently in Lagos. The three-day bootcamp focused on challenges facing small and medium enterprises, including funding gaps, intellectual property protection, and building brand visibility in competitive markets. According to the Small and Medium Enterprises Development...
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Apapa Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop for Cargo Clearance

Determined to boost cargo clearance, the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has engaged stakeholders including importers, exporters and their agents on its One-Stop-Shop application.The Service also assured stakeholders that the new initiative would address some of the challenges facing cargo clearance at the ports.Speaking during the launch of the programme at the Apapa Area...
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MAN urges blue economy investments for industrialisation

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called for investments in blue economy, automation, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in order to enhance efficiency. MAN made the recommendations in a communique issued at the end the 41st Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition of the Rivers/Bayelsa States branch with the theme: Trade, Technology and the Future...
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Nigeria’s Fish Production Surges Amid Renewed Investment

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced a rise in local fish production, stating that the growth reflects renewed investment, stronger collaboration with coastal communities, and targeted reforms in aquaculture. Oyetola stated this in Lagos on Monday while declaring open the 2025 Nigerian Maritime Expo.Represented by the Senior Special Adviser to...
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Emirates & SAA Deepen Codeshare for Expanded Connectivity

Emirates Airlines and South African Airways have strengthened their nearly 30-year partnership with plans for a fully reciprocal codeshare agreement ahead of the festive travel rush. The move, according to the airlines, is designed to expand connectivity for passengers and boost traffic across both airlines’ networks. This was made known in a statement made available...
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IATA Warns New EU Reforms Will Raise Airline Costs

The International Air Transport Association has raised fresh concerns over proposed amendments by the European Parliament to the EU261 passenger rights regulation, warning that the changes will “entrench and worsen its flaws” and drive up costs for airlines and consumers without addressing passengers’ real needs. In a statement issued by IATA, it noted that the...
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