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NIMASA moves to curb waterway safety breaches in Nigeria

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency said it has commenced a special operational enforcement code-named Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance in the nation’s maritime domain as part of efforts to ensure full compliance with existing maritime laws. The directive, according to a recent statement by the Deputy Director/Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie...
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RCCG LP35 2026 Economic Summit Charts Tax, Investment Roadma

Tax reforms, investment positioning, and Nigeria’s medium-term economic outlook will dominate discussions at the 2026 Economic Summit organised by The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 35. Speaking at a press conference at the RCCG Christ Church, Gbagada, Lagos, ahead of the summit scheduled to be held on 24 January, Ben Akabueze, the former...
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Ogun Customs leads engagement to boost border security

Determined to boost security, the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has organised a joint border security engagement aimed at enhancing regional security and promoting smooth cross-border trade. The command, while announcing this in a post via one of its social media handles, stressed that the high-level stakeholders’ meeting, held last week at Idiroko,...
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PalmPay & Premier Cool Launch N100m Consumer Promo

Digital bank PalmPay and Premier Cool have launched a nationwide consumer promotion offering N100m in cash rewards to Nigerians, as brands increasingly turn to incentive-led campaigns to boost household spending amid economic pressure. The campaign, tagged “10K for 10K”, will reward 10,000 Nigerians with N10,000 each, with winnings paid instantly into PalmPay wallets. It runs...
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ICSAN Unveils Logo for 60th Anniversary Celebration

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria on Tuesday unveiled its 60th anniversary logo and outlined activities for its diamond jubilee celebration at the institute’s secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos. The anniversary, themed “Six Decades of Excellence: Shaping Governance, Empowering Futures”, will culminate in a grand finale in Lagos, with dates yet to be...
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NGX confirms UBA’s 3.16bn additional share listing

The Nigerian Exchange Regulation has confirmed the admission of an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa Plc to the Daily Official List of the local bourse. In the confirmatory letter dated 12 January, which was signed by the Head of the Issuer Regulation Department at NGX, Godstime Iwenkehai, the additional share...
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Nigeria Boosts Flight Safety with N7.46bn Aviation Budget

The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has allocated N7.46bn for technology upgrades, staff training, safety initiatives, and operational reforms in 2026. According to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, the funding will drive automation of ministry operations, library services, registry systems, and performance management. Projects include a hybrid professional audio-visual conference system, e-library digitisation, enterprise...
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NGX Gains N1.66tn as Bullish Momentum Persists

The Nigerian Exchange Limited extended its bullish run on Tuesday as sustained buying interest in key stocks lifted total market capitalisation by N1.66tn, reinforcing positive investor sentiment in the equities market. At the close of trading, total market capitalisation rose to N106.18tn from N104.52tn recorded in the previous session, while the All-Share Index advanced by...
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Alert Group Targets N130bn Loan Disbursements for MSMEs

The Alert Group has unveiled plans to disburse N130bn in loans in 2026, as it continues to expand its financial services across Nigeria and support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The announcement was made during a media chat in Lagos on Tuesday, where the Group Chief Executive Officer of Alert Group, Olanrewaju Kazeem, outlined achievements,...
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