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Nigeria Customs launches SCADS to fix airport delays

In a move aimed at tackling clearance delays and improving passenger clearance compliance, the Nigeria Customs Service has officially launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, a Deputy Controller of Customs, announced this in...
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Calls to halt Amukpe–Escravos pipeline sale amid row

Fresh concerns have emerged over the proposed sale of a 40 per cent stake in the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline, with calls on the Federal Government to halt the process. This comes amid growing concerns over the asset’s valuation and the possible impact on investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A public affairs analyst, Prof....
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Regional Ports Adopting Global Best Practices

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the commitment of the ports in the West and Central African region to position themselves to respond effectively to the evolving demands of global trade and logistics. Oyetola stated this in Lagos recently while declaring open the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors...
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IEI targets N17.5bn in new recapitalisation drive

International Energy Insurance Plc has launched a N17.5bn public offer as the underwriter moves to strengthen its capital base amid ongoing recapitalisation efforts in Nigeria’s insurance industry. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, announcing the commencement of the public offer, which opened on May 20 and is scheduled to close on...
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Oil Exports Drive Nigeria-UK Trade Volume to £7.6bn

Nigeria’s crude oil exports played a significant role in raising total trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom to £7.6bn in 2025, according to the new trade and investment figures released by the UK Department for Business and Trade. A fact sheet seen in Abuja on Wednesday showed that crude was still Nigeria’s biggest export...
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CIS and ABUAD Deepen Market-Academia Ties for Growth

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, in partnership with Afe Babalola University, has flagged off the 2026 Annual International Conference on Finance, Securities and Investment as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen collaboration between capital market stakeholders and academia. The international conference, scheduled to be held physically at ABUAD in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, supports the...
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New initiative to empower women, youth in Nigeria

A newly established non-governmental organisation, the SlumPact Initiative, has officially launched its operations in Nigeria, pledging a commitment to transforming informal settlements and driving inclusive development across the country. The group, according to a statement on Sunday, enters Nigeria’s development space at a critical time when millions of citizens residing in slum environments continue to...
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Tank Farms Back Local Refining in Nigeria Amid Operator Spli

A fresh crack has emerged in the downstream oil sector as members of the Jetties and Petroleum Tank Farm Owners of Nigeria distanced themselves from the position of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria on fuel importation, throwing their weight behind the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s push to halt fresh petrol imports. The...
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Pan-African Fellowship Targets Safer, Inclusive AI in Africa

African policymakers, technology experts and civil society leaders have launched a continent-wide initiative aimed at strengthening ethical oversight of artificial intelligence as governments and businesses accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies across critical sectors of the economy. The Policy Innovation Centre, in partnership with the Africa Hub for Innovation & Development and with support from...
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