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Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown: 2 Months & Counting

The shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company for maintenance has entered its second month, as the plant has yet to resume operations. The PUNCH reports that the immediate past Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Soneye, told our correspondent on May 23 that the refinery would be shut...
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New Gallery Opens in Nigeria

In a significant development for Nigeria’s cultural heritage, Coronation Group has partnered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to establish a world-class gallery to showcase the Benin Bronzes. The partnership was announced in a statement on Tuesday, following the official signing and handover ceremony held on June 21, 2025, at the National Museum...
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Nigeria-China Trade Surge: Zero Tariffs Boost Exports

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is positioned to become a net exporter to China within five years, following Beijing’s recent removal of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, including Nigeria. Last week, China announced a zero-tariff policy for goods from 53 African countries, allowing duty-free access to a wide range of exports,...
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Firms Face Sanctions Over Fees

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has issued a stern warning to oil and gas companies operating in the country over their ’persistent’ non-payment of the $300 helicopter landing levies, threatening to impose sanctions, including the denial of flight clearances and possible shutdown of non-compliant facilities. In line with its statutory mandate, the agency notified oil...
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103% Revenue Growth in 2024

Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has announced a 103 per cent growth in revenue for the 2024 financial year, as shareholders expressed confidence in the company’s performance and future profitability during its 66th Annual General Meeting held on Monday in Lagos. The company’s Chairman, Christopher Oshiafi, disclosed this while presenting the audited financial results for the...
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BOI Unveils Sustainable Finance Framework

The Bank of Industry has announced the launch of its Sustainable Finance Framework to drive inclusive and climate-resilient growth in Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, BOI described the framework as a strategic blueprint that establishes a strong foundation for aligning the bank’s financing activities with global sustainability and leading environmental, social, and governance practices....
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N5m Youth Grants Awarded: Boosting Nigerian Entrepreneurs

The Ishk Tolaram Foundation has awarded N5m in business grants to selected youth entrepreneurs under its Alumni Business Grant initiative. The Programme Director of the Foundation, Oje Ivagba, disclosed this at the Alumni Business Grant Awards held recently in Lagos. According to him, the grant is aimed at supporting alumni of the Foundation’s vocational training...
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Nigeria Studies China’s Project Execution Strategies

Nigeria and other African countries are engaging China on strategies for capacity building, professional certification, and infrastructure delivery as part of a high-level visit led by the Project Management Institute Sub-Saharan Africa. The strategic delegation comprises government officials and corporate executives from across the continent and is touring China to study the systems and structures...
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Logistics Theft Costs Nigeria Billions – New Solution Found

The Chief Executive Officer of SysServe Solutions Limited, Jerry Okogbue, says delivery delays and thefts cost Nigeria’s logistics sector billions annually due to poor visibility and lack of journey control systems. Okogbue made this observation during a media parley recently to push for the mitigation of losses in the Haulage and Logistics subsector, which is...
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Luxury Packages for Nigerian Travellers

Parisi Tour, a France-based luxury travel curator, has introduced a range of new premium travel packages designed specifically for Nigerian travellers seeking bespoke experiences in Paris. According to a statement by the firm, the announcement was made during the exclusive Lagos edition of ‘The Paris Luxury Experience’, an immersive showcase that brought together elite travel...
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