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NICA Confers Fellowships on Bank CEOs & Corporate Leaders

The National Institute of Credit Administration has conferred its fellowship on the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s financial and corporate landscape, at an investiture ceremony held at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Also honoured at the ceremony was the Managing Director and Chief Executive...
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BDAN appoints Oluwayemisi Olorunshola as new chairman

The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria has announced the appointment of Dr Oluwayemisi Olorunshola as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the retirement of Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi upon the completion of his tenure. This was disclosed in a statement made available to The PUNCH over the weekend. Olorunshola currently serves as Chairman of the...
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Gas Shortage Cuts Output to 4,300MW

Nigeria’s prolonged power outages, affecting homes and businesses across the country, are primarily due to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants, the Nigerian Independent System Operator announced on Friday. The system operator attributed the sustained drop in electricity generation to severe fuel constraints affecting the national grid. In a statement titled “Declining Power Output...
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Nigeria Seeks Canadian Tech for Mining Sector Reforms

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s mining sector, with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stating that the country is ready to leverage Canada’s advanced technology and global expertise to accelerate reforms and unlock the industry’s economic potential. Alake made the disclosure while receiving the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria,...
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NNPC Seeks Investors for AKK Gas Pipeline Ahead of Completio

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and industry stakeholders have intensified efforts to attract investors ahead of the expected first gas delivery from the Ajaokuta–Gwagwalada segment of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline by July 2026. The project, a key component of the AKK pipeline network, is expected to boost domestic gas supply, support power generation, and...
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Abia Business Roundtable Set to Boost Private Sector

The Abia State Government has announced that the state will hold an ‘Abia Business Roundtable’ on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The high-level business roundtable is aimed at exchanging ideas with members of the business community across the country and strengthening collaboration between the government and the private sector. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu,...
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REA’s N170bn 2026 Budget to Fund 500 Power Projects

The Rural Electrification Agency has unveiled plans to execute more than 500 electrification projects in the 2026 fiscal year, as part of a N170bn budget proposal aimed at expanding reliable power supply to public institutions and underserved rural communities across the country. The Managing Director of the agency, Abba Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists...
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MTN Nigeria Posts N5.2tn Revenue, Boosts National Economy

MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its position as a critical driver of the non-oil economy, posting a service revenue of N5.2tn in its 2025 audited financial results. Beyond the impressive top-line growth, the company emphasised that its financial success is deeply intertwined with national development, standing firmly as one of the country’s largest corporate taxpayers and...
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Creative Cooking for Inspired Home Chefs

Peppe Terra Cooking Paste has championed cooking, urged home cooks to create meals that leave lasting impressions, and positioned itself as a player in Nigerian kitchens. The brand, produced under the TGI Group, stated that it aims to boost confidence and consistency in cooking. In a statement, the company said its product, Peppe Terra Cooking...
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