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Shippers Council Seeks Collaboration to Curb Stowaways Menac

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Pius Akutah, has called for inter-agency and multi-sectoral collaborations to combat the rising incidents of human trafficking and stowaways in the nation’s marine and blue economy sector. Akutah stated that stowaway is a veritable means of transporting victims of human trafficking to other countries....
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Delta, REA Partner for Renewable Energy to Tackle Blackout

Delta State Government has moved to tackle its crippling power deficit, where more than 60 per cent of communities remain unconnected to the national grid, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rural Electrification Agency to roll out renewable and off-grid solutions. The agreement, signed at a roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, is projected...
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Nigeria Pledges OPEC Compliance Amid Rising Oil Output

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has assured that Nigeria remains fully committed to the rules of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries despite recent gains in crude oil output. Lokpobiri said Nigeria would not exceed its production quota but would continue to push for a higher allocation to reflect...
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Discos Owe N2.6tn Electricity Debt, Face Reps Probe

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned 11 electricity distribution companies to appear before it over alleged failure to pay an outstanding debt of N2.6tn owed to the government through the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company. The resolution was reached on Wednesday during an investigative hearing chaired by the Chairman of the Committee,...
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Ethiopian Airlines Adds Extra Abuja Flights in Oct 2025

In a bid to support the growing trend of Abuja becoming a major destination for international conferences and meetings, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, is set to add extra flights to the Nigerian capital from October 28, 2025. The airline will introduce three additional weekly flights to its daily flights already operating out of Abuja,...
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Nigeria Launches Historic Airspace Audit

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has embarked on a groundbreaking, comprehensive audit of the nation’s airspace, marking a significant milestone in its 25-year history. The exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, aims to conduct a thorough self-assessment of the Kano Flight Information Region, effectively covering the entirety of Nigerian airspace. According to a statement issued and...
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Nigeria Govs & NCC Partner for Broadband Expansion

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Nigerian Communications Commission have formed a strategic alliance to harmonise Right of Way policies, expand broadband connectivity, and drive inclusive digital transformation across the states. NGF’s Director of Media and Strategic Communications, Tanko Abdullahi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the development followed a courtesy visit by NCC’s Executive Vice...
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How to Buy Your First Shares in Nigeria: A Beginner’s Guide

Investing in shares is no longer out of reach for ordinary Nigerians. With as little as N5,000, anyone can start building wealth through dividends and capital gains. Success, however, depends on understanding company fundamentals, setting clear goals, and consistently monitoring investments, TEMITOPE AINA writes For many Nigerians, the idea of investing in the stock market...
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NGX Market Plunges N663bn Amid Bearish Trading

The Nigerian Exchange continued its bearish run on Wednesday as equities investors lost about N663bn in market value amid sustained sell pressure. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation of listed equities dropped to N89.6tn from N90.3tn recorded in the previous session. Similarly, the All-Share Index declined by 1,047.19 points, or 0.73 per cent,...
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Tariff Row Leaves Residents in Darkness

Electricity consumers in Enugu State are bearing the brunt of an escalating dispute between the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission and MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited following the controversial reduction in Band A tariff, DARE OLAWIN reports Electricity consumers in Enugu State are facing a deepening crisis as the tariff dispute between the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission...
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