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Strengthen diplomatic presence to boost economy, FG urged

The Executive Assistant on External Relations to the Governor of Delta State,  Sunday Ofehe, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s limited diplomatic presence, warning that it could hinder the country’s economic growth and international influence. Speaking at the launch of the National Business Masterclass in Lagos on Friday, Ofehe pinpointed that Nigeria’s absence in global diplomatic...
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PTML Customs generates N288bn revenue — Official

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ports & Terminal Multiservice Limited Command, has reported a total revenue collection of N288bn between January and November 2024. The command noted that this figure represents a 34.8 per cent increase compared to the N213bn collected in the same period in 2023. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Yakubu, shared this...
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WIMBIZ canvasses more women representation in govt

The Executive Director of Women in Management and Business and Public Service, a non-profit organisation, Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, has said that women are represented in the national parliament by about six per cent in Nigeria. She disclosed it at the ongoing WIMBIZ annual conference themed, “Dream, Dare, Do,” in Lagos, stating that more women should occupy...
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Manufacturers on Band A power facing serious trouble – MAN

The Manufacturers Power Development Company Limited, a firm founded under the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, has said that current energy costs in the country are unsustainable for manufacturing firms, especially those receiving electricity in the Band A category. To tackle this, the firm revealed that it now provides 10 companies with sustainable energy solutions as...
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Govt commends Reckitt’s hygiene advocacy

The Federal Government has commended Reckitt for its dedication and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sector, as it presented an award to the firm for this feat. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, on behalf of the Minister,...
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FG signs deal for aircraft maintenance facility

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has entered into a Public Private Partnership arrangement with a private firm to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility for aircraft. A representative of the Ministry of Aviation, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation to speak on the...
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Budget deficit-to-GDP hits 7.5% on high govt expenditures

The Federal Government’s budget deficit has risen to 7.5 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product as of August 2024, reflecting a significant widening of the gap between government revenue and expenditure. A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee, Muhammad Abdullahi, disclosed this in his personal statement at the 297th...
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Refiners oppose petrol import licences to IPMAN, PETROAN

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria has warned the Federal Government to be cautious in granting import licences to petroleum traders for the importation of refined products. CORAN’s comment came amid the controversy between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and oil marketers. Members of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria had...
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Leadway, others shine at insurance industry awards

Insurance firms, Leadway Assurance Company Limited, AIICO Insurance Plc, and Noor Takaful, among others, have emerged as the top winners at this year’s Almond Insurance Industry Awards. The 2024 Almond Insurance Industry Awards themed #Reinvent Edition held recently in Lagos to celebrate outstanding players in the insurance industry. At the end of the night, Leadway...
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