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Why Public Health Investments Drive Economic Stability

11.12.2025

Public health investments are not just social obligations but strategic economic drivers, says Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Private Health Consultant, Dr Tokumbo Fasuyi, who explains how healthier populations strengthen productivity, stability, and long-term national growth, in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM What are the implications of health on business and the national...

High Gas Prices Push Developing Nations Back to Coal: NLNG

11.12.2025

Nigeria LNG Limited says persistently high global gas prices are forcing many developing countries to abandon cleaner fuels and revert to coal, undermining global decarbonisation goals and widening the global energy inequality gap. According to a statement by the company’s General Manager, External Relations & Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive...

Shell Nigeria Gas Expands Supply to Ogun Steel Firm

11.12.2025

Shell Nigeria Gas Limited says it is expanding its operations in Ogun State with an agreement to provide gas to SG Industrial FZE, a steel company in the Guandong industrial zone in the state. In a statement, SNG said the agreement adds to a growing list of clients for the company, which has developed as...

Lafarge showcases contributions to Nigeria’s iconic projects

11.12.2025

Lafarge Africa Plc, a building solutions company and manufacturer of premium building materials and solutions brands across cement, mortar, plaster of paris, and readymix concrete, has unveiled a new thematic campaign tagged “Beyond Buildings,” geared towards highlighting its impact and contributions to Nigeria’s infrastructural development. The campaign was unveiled by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive...

FIRS Partners with France on Digital Tax Reform in Nigeria

11.12.2025

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has signed a landmark cooperation pact with France aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration through digital transformation, capacity development, and improved cross-border enforcement. The agreement comes barely weeks before the formal transition into the Nigeria Revenue Service by January 2026. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji and the French Ambassador to Nigeria,...

Wema Bank Wins Nigeria Bankers Game 2025 for 4th Time

11.12.2025

Wema Bank has emerged as the overall winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game 2025 Grand Finale, marking the bank’s fourth consecutive win at the sporting event. This feat was disclosed in a statement from the bank on Tuesday. With a tally of nine gold medals, Wema Bank won across various categories, including table tennis...

Group Warns Against Over-Reliance on Apapa & Tincan Ports

11.12.2025

The League of Maritime Editors has stated that the over-concentration of port activities in Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports has created monumental congestion, corruption, and inefficiency. The group stated this in a statement on Wednesday, jointly signed by its President, Mrs Remi Itie, and the Secretary-General, Mr Felix Kumuyi, obtained by The PUNCH. LOME...

Reps Summon CBN Governor Over N16tn Controversy

11.12.2025

A heated session erupted on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over which committee should question the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, regarding the alleged non-remittance of more than N16tn in government revenues. The uproar followed the adoption of a motion titled “Non-remittance of over N5tn operating...

Stakeholders celebrate Guinness at 75th anniversary

11.12.2025

Guinness Nigeria Plc has commemorated its landmark 75th anniversary with a dinner celebration in Lagos, delivering an experience crafted to show deep appreciation to the people and partners who have shaped the brand’s journey. The grand event, themed “A Bold Past, A Bright Future,” took place in Lagos recently and gathered captains of industry, government...

Nigeria launches new maritime digital tools for efficiency

11.12.2025

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja unveiled the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s Enterprise Content Management System, marking a significant leap in its drive towards digital governance and greater efficiency in the maritime and blue economy sector. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Marine...