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Rural Electricity Tariffs Higher Than Urban in Nigeria

The Rural Electrification Agency has said that many rural communities across Nigeria now enjoy a stable electricity supply through completed mini-grid projects, with some residents paying higher tariffs than Band A customers. Managing Director of the agency, Abba Aliyu, made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme. He...
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Polaris Bank, NCF Tackle Carbon Emissions With Tree Planting

Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation to launch a tree-planting initiative in Rivers State as part of efforts to combat carbon emissions and promote sustainable environmental practices. The launch of the tree-planting initiative was held at Bodo City Girls Secondary School in Gokana Local Government Area, according to a statement from the...
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Builders Urge Code Compliance to Prevent Building Collapses

The Nigerian Institution of Builders in Facilities Management has called for a collective approach from structural engineers, construction consultants, architects, and quantity surveyors in construction projects to end building collapse in the country. They further emphasised the need for qualified professionals and adherence to building codes while engaging in construction processes. The National Chairman of...
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Lagos Tourism Exhibition to Draw 15,000+ Attendees in Decemb

Lagos is set to host a major cultural and tourism exhibition in December, bringing together stakeholders from across Nigeria and abroad to address the country’s long-standing neglect of its tourism sector. The three-day event, organised by Migbaci Expo, is expected to attract over 15,000 participants and hundreds of thousands more via social media platforms. The...
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Julius Berger Resumes Work After 11 Ye

After an 11-year hiatus, Julius Berger has resumed infrastructure development in the Abuja Centenary City, following the contract signing ceremony for Phase 1 of the project’s primary infrastructure development. The Abuja Centenary City project, first launched in 2014, was envisioned as a bold statement of Nigeria’s ambition for the new century. It is designed as...
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$2.2M Undeclared Cash Seized at Nigerian Airports

The Nigeria Customs Service has made significant seizures of undeclared cash at various airports across the country between January and July 2025, totalling $2.209m. The interceptions were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. An analysis of various reports...
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AI speeds up Motor Insurance Claims in Nigeri

InsurTech company FastClaim Solutions Limited has introduced an AI-powered platform, with its innovative FastClaim App, to simplify, accelerate, and enhance transparency in insurance claims. In a statement on Sunday, the firm said that the app was rapidly gaining adoption among insurance companies under the Nigerian Insurers Association. Founder/Chief Executive Officer Uche Okugo stated that the...
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NCS & NACCIMA Partner to Boost Trade Facilitation in Nigeria

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture to enhance trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border management. In a statement on Sunday, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance when he received the newly elected National President of...
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CBN Strengthens Customer Bill of Rights for Fair Banking

With over 66 million Nigerians enrolled on the Bank Verification Number system, the Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a Customers’ Bill of Rights to safeguard bank users, highlighting their entitlements and duties in a bid to strengthen protection, trust, and financial inclusion, OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA writes With the Bank Verification Number at 66.23 million as...
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