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Nigeria’s Bonded Terminals: 40% Lack Basic Facilities

The Secretary-General of the Association of Bonded Terminal Operators of Nigeria, Mr Haruna Omolajomo, has stated that 40 per cent of the bonded terminals in Nigeria lack the basic facilities required to operate the terminals. Omolajomo, who stated this in a chat with The PUNCH, attributed the situation to a lack of access to proper...
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10 New Fuel Stations Open

Rainoil Limited says it opened 10 new fuel retail stations across Nigeria as part of its nationwide expansion strategy, bringing the company’s total network to over 210 stations in 27 states. According to a statement on Monday, the company said the development was in line with its ’Road to 400’ campaign, a strategic initiative aimed...
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Gas Export & Nigeria’s Future

The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has commenced the process to develop what he described as Nigeria’s biggest and deepest seaport in Olokola, Ogun State, a move that signals the expansion of his multibillion-dollar industrial empire and a strategic push into maritime logistics. Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg in Lagos on Monday,...
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N156bn Bank Impairment Charges in Q1 2025: A Deep Dive

Eight Nigerian banks incurred a combined N156bn in impairment charges on credit and financial assets in the first quarter of 2025, according to an analysis by The PUNCH of their unaudited financial statements filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited recently. The impairment charges, often referred to as loan losses or credit losses, reflect provisions set...
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40% of Developing World Now Saves

The World Bank Group has reported a significant rise in formal saving across developing nations, with 40 per cent of adults now using bank accounts or other financial services to save. This milestone, revealed in the latest Global Findex 2025 report, represents a 16-percentage-point increase since 2021, the fastest growth in over a decade. The...
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ILO Urges Stronger Social Protection for Workers Globally

The International Labour Organisation and global labour unions have renewed calls for stronger social protection systems to safeguard workers, following the outcome of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development held in Seville, Spain. The conference, which took place from 30 June 30 to July 3, ended with a landmark agreement urging countries to...
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Nigeria’s Outsourcing Industry Embraces AI for Global Growth

Outsourcing professionals in Nigeria are ramping up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, aiming to improve service delivery, streamline recruitment, and compete more effectively in the global digital economy. At the Association of Outsourcing Professionals of Nigeria Outsourcing Expo 2025, held in Lagos, industry leaders gathered under the theme ‘Outsourcing, AI, and the...
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Five 2 Media’s New Nigerian Drama Film Explor

Five 2 Media Entertainment has announced the release of its latest film, ‘Remi X Nneoma’, signalling the production company’s return to the Nigerian film industry with a story that explores love, grief, and the path to emotional healing. The new drama presents a fresh and intimate take on the timeless themes of loss and resilience,...
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