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Operators advocate digital platforms for building permits

Stakeholders have canvassed the usage of digital platforms to enhance the process of getting building permits and to reduce bureaucratic delays The Resident Engineer at Shalom Park Estate, Oluwatoyin Fasanya, stressed the importance of transparency in obtaining building permits, leveraging technology to streamline the process and reduce bureaucratic delays. He said, “Leveraging digital platforms for...
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ARCON unveils school of architecture in FCT

The Architects Registration Council of Nigeria has unveiled a bold and strategic framework for the operationalisation of the School of Architectural Technicians in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory. In a statement, the council noted that the project was made possible through an approved collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and ARCON, championed...
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NIESV urges credible valuation in economic policy decisions

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers has called on governments at all levels to prioritise credible asset valuation in all economic policy decisions, especially in the ongoing tax reform agenda. In a statement to mark the 2025 International Valuation Day, themed “Tax Reform for National Economic Prosperity: Why Valuation Matters,” the President and...
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NCAA under fire after plane strikes antelope on taxiway

Aviation experts have tongue-lashed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority over an incident where a large antelope ran into an Air Peace aircraft on the runway in Asaba Airport, on Saturday. According to the NCAA, the Air Peace aircraft decimated the animal, while the jet was eventually grounded. The agency’s spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, stated that as...
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Coronation supports African private capital association

The Coronation Capital Limited and Trium, subsidiaries of Coronation Group Limited, said their sponsorship of the 2025 African Private Capital Association reflects an ongoing commitment to driving Africa’s economic transformation through capital stewardship, innovation, and intergenerational financial strategies. The company announced this in a statement obtained by The PUNCH. It added that the event held...
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Rand Merchant Bank backs Tinubu’s reforms

Corporate and investment bank, Rand Merchant Bank, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as critical drivers of trade and investment growth in West Africa. Speaking at the Global Trade Review West Africa Conference 2025 held recently in Lagos, the Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions at RMB Nigeria, Oluwaseyi...
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Routelink urges businesses to improve communication channels

Routelink Group has called on Nigerian businesses to adopt Communications Platform as a Service to improve customer experience and streamline communication. Speaking at a recent webinar titled “Transforming Business Communication: How CPaaS Can Enhance Customer Experience,” the Co-founder and Group Chief Operating Officer of Routelink, Stanley Oduah, described CPaaS as a game changer in customer...
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Leasing industry records 23% growth

The leasing industry in Nigeria recorded a growth of 23.2 per cent in 2024, with the value of outstanding leases rising to N5.17tn, up from N4.19tn in 2023, the Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria has stated. In a statement from the association on Sunday, new leases also reached a peak of N973.3bn during the period,...
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NIMC raises fees for NIN data modification services

The National Identity Management Commission has increased the cost of modifying personal data on the National Identification Number database, with correction of date of birth now fixed at N28,574. This marks a 75 per cent rise from the previous fee of N16,340 for the same service. According to the updated price list released by the...
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PPP garment factories ready to dress paramilitary – ICRC

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission has said that the Federal Government’s Public Private Partnership initiative in the shoe and garment factory under the Nigeria Correctional Service is capable of meeting a substantial part of the uniform needs of Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. According to World Bank data, Nigeria had 223,000 military and paramilitary personnel in 2020....
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