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NCS enforces global standards on courier DDP regime

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced the commencement of a new Standard Operating Procedure for regulating courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid Incoterm. In a statement on Monday, the National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, a Deputy Comptroller of Customs, explained that the implementation provides a unified framework for registration,...
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NERC Reports N44bn Shortfall in October

Electricity distribution companies across the country billed customers a total of N255.19bn for power supplied in October 2025, but collected N210.92bn, leading to combined losses from unbilled energy and unpaid bills that continue to strain the liquidity of the power sector. This is according to the latest commercial performance factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity...
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Oil prices surge following Trump’s Iran tariff threat

The price of oil surged around three per cent on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on anyone trading with Iran, sparking expectations that the threat will restrict supplies of crude. “Supply concerns remained front and centre after President Trump announced new tariffs on US imports from any countries trading with Iran,...
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Equities Market Posts N1.7 Trillion Gain in Bullish Session

The equities market recorded a historic gain of N1.662 trillion on Tuesday at the close of trading, reflecting sustained bullish sentiment among investors. This marked the 22nd consecutive bullish session, underscoring renewed investor confidence driven by increased demand for blue-chip stocks and positive market momentum. Market capitalisation rose by 1.59 per cent, closing at N106.182...
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Traders court Indian, Chinese buyers for Venezuelan crude

Global commodities traders, Vitol and Trafigura, have begun talks with refiners in India and China over the sale of Venezuelan crude oil, with deliveries expected in March, according to trade sources. A Reuters report stated that the traders confirmed on Friday that they had reached agreements with the United States government to help market Venezuelan...
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Agents Shut Shipping Firm Over Hiked Freight Charges in Nige

Agents operating in the nation’s maritime sector, including members of the African Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria and the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, Western Zone, among others, on Monday shut down business operations at the Apapa office of the Mediterranean Shipping Company over the recent hike in charges by...
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FG Allocates N1.38tn for Retirees

The 2026 Appropriation Bill has earmarked N1.38tn for pensions, gratuities, and retirees’ benefits across Federal Government agencies, security services, parastatals, and universities. Under the allocation, the Office of the Head of Civil Service will receive N94.54bn for civilian pensions, including gratuities, pension running costs, and unfunded liabilities, while civil service pensions alone account for N60.34bn....
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NGX Begins Week Higher With N745bn Market Gain

The Nigerian Exchange Limited opened the new trading week on a positive note on Monday as strong buying interest across key stocks lifted total market capitalisation by N745bn, reflecting improved investor sentiment in the equities market. At the close of trading, the equities market capitalisation rose to N104.52tn from N103.78tn recorded at the previous session,...
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NASD Market Capitalisation Surges to N2.12tn in 2025

The NASD Securities Exchange delivered a strong performance in 2025, with total market capitalisation rising to N2.12tn at year-end, a 106 per cent jump from N1.03tn in 2024. The expansion was fuelled by fresh listings and widespread price gains across listed securities. The Exchange said its diversification strategy delivered measurable results, with increased activity across...
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