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NNPCL appoints new EVPs, CFO

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced a reshuffling in key management positions to strengthen its operational efficiency and boost its competitive edge in the global oil and gas industry. A statement signed by the NNPCL spokesperson, Femi Soneye, on Wednesday, revealed that the board of directors had approved the replacement of Mr Umar...
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UCH disconnected over N400m debt – Ibadan DisCo

The University of Ibadan College Hospital has been disconnected from the national grid over an outstanding N400 million debt. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company said the disconnection became unavoidable following the failure of UCH to pay the debt. Speaking with our correspondent, the spokesperson of IBEDC, Busolami Tunwase, said the university did not fulfil its...
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NRC expands Abuja-Kaduna train services

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has expanded its train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route, increasing the number of services from four to six during weekdays, specifically from Monday to Friday. A statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, Yakub Mohmood, on Wednesday, disclosed the new update. This expansion is aimed at meeting the growing demand...
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NBC, WIMBIZ support female entrepreneur with N1m grant

The Nigerian Bottling Company has partnered with Women in Management, Business, and Public Service to support female entrepreneurship, including awarding an N1 million grant to a pastry chef. In a statement, NBC said it awarded an N1m grant to a pastry chef and entrepreneur, Achiv Ngusurun, in recognition of her innovative business approach at the...
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Nigeria’s $700bn mining potential draws global interest

Nigeria’s push to revamp its mining sector is generating heightened interest from global investors as President Bola Tinubu’s administration drives reforms to unlock an estimated $700 billion in untapped mineral resources, diplomatic sources said. Last week, Nigeria launched a four-day mining investment roadshow in South Africa, aiming to attract $500m in foreign investment for its...
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NAICOM partners EFCC on financial crimes

The National Insurance Commission has sought to strengthen its partnership with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission to ensure the insurance sector is free of money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, during a working visit to the...
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Stanbic IBTC shines at FMDQ awards

Financial holding company, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has emerged as the winner of multiple laurels at the  2024 FMDQ Gold Awards. At the award held recently in Lagos, the banking subsidiary of the Holdco, Stanbic IBTC Bank received top honours in the following categories: FMDQ FX Market Liquidity Provider, FMDQ Dealing Member of the Year, and...
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Clearing agents to host table tennis competition

Western Zone of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents has stated that over 30 players comprising Nigeria Customs Service, among others, will be participating in the median edition of its table tennis competition. The Deputy National President of ANLCA, Mr Segun Oduntan, while speaking on Tuesday in Lagos during the pre-event press briefing, said...
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NNPCL executes gas sale agreement with Dangote refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited, a subsidiary of NNPCL, has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos. The agreement, signed by the Managing Director of NGML, Justin Ezeala, and the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday at the Corporate...
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India to assist Nigeria harness ocean resources

The Consul-General of India in Lagos, Shri Chandramouli Kern, has stated that India is committed to assisting Nigeria in harnessing the potential of its untapped blue economy resources valued at $296bn. Speaking in Lagos recently, Kern emphasised the economic potential of Nigeria’s coastline, describing it as the new gold for growth and investment. He noted...
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