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NCAA delays Ibadan airport reopening over safety concerns

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has refused to reopen the Ibadan airport despite pleas from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria calling for the reopening of the aerodrome, after confirming that, by the level of work done at the airport, flight operations can commence, The PUNCH reports. In February, the NCAA announced that the Ibadan...
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NNPC hits 36-year oil production record at 355,000bpd

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s upstream subsidiary, NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has recorded its highest daily crude oil production in more than three decades, hitting 355,000 barrels per day on December 1, 2025. The milestone, confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by NNPC Limited’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, marks the company’s...
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Interswitch Leads Talks on Credit Innovation in Nigeria

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, took centre stage at the 2025 Committee of e-Business Industry Heads Annual Conference in Lagos recently, leading high-level conversations on reimagining financial inclusion through innovation, infrastructure, and cultural shifts in consumer credit. The firm stated in a statement on Tuesday that the two-day gathering...
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Marketers laud Dangote Sugar packs at Kano fair

Marketers and participants at the just-concluded Kano International Trade Fair have endorsed the newly unveiled Dangote Sugar packs, describing them as convenient, consumer-friendly, and well-suited for both household use and retailing. Dangote Sugar said in a statement on Tuesday that it recently introduced new pack sizes, including 100g sachets and 25kg bags, aimed at increasing...
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Reps Summon Ministers Over Budget Underperformance

The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Mr Atiku Bagudu, over poor budget implementation. The House on Tuesday held a closed-door session with Edun, Bagudu, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi; and the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue...
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CBN Moves to Boost Agricultural Lending for Nigerian Farmers

The Central Bank of Nigeria hopes to lift agricultural lending above the current level of less than five per cent of banks’ credit, with Governor Olayemi Cardoso declaring that agriculture must receive its “rightful place in our financial system and national priorities.” Cardoso spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the inauguration of the newly constituted...
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How Razzl’s Brand Campaign in Nigeria Rewarded Creativity

In a world where everyone tries to fit in, Razzl, Nigeria’s bold carbonated soda drink, is challenging the culture of conformity with a powerful message, Normal is Boring. The recently concluded campaign celebrated originality, bold self-expression, and the beauty of being unapologetically different. To bring this message to life, Razzl teamed up with two of...
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NLC Plans Nationwide Protest Over Insecurity & Hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced plans for a nationwide protest on Thursday, 17 December 2025, to demand urgent government action on a series of pressing national crises, including escalating insecurity, the deteriorating tertiary education system, the ongoing health sector strike, and concerns over political interference in the Labour Party. The announcement followed the union’s...
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ICAN inducts 1,600 accounting technicians

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria on Tuesday made history by inducting 1,600 accounting technicians during the 63rd Accounting Technicians Scheme, West Africa Induction Ceremony, held at the ICAN Centre, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. This cohort surpasses the previous record of 1,303 inductees set in July 2025, making it the largest in the history of...
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Nigeria cuts oil block entry costs to boost investment

As the 2025 licensing round gets underway, the Federal Government has reduced the signature bonus from $10m to $3m and $7m. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission disclosed this in an update on its website. According to the commission, this was part of the government’s efforts to reduce entry barriers. “Interested in one of the...
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