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CRFFN pledges to digitise freight forwarding in Nigeria

The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria said it has concluded plans to digitalise freight forwarding in Nigeria to boost efficiency. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Mr Igwe Kingsley, stated this recently in Lagos during the quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Ports Consultative Council in Lagos. He underscored...
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Oyetola distributes life jackets to boost waterway safety

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has flagged off the distribution of 42,000 life jackets to waterway users across 12 selected riverine states. Announcing this in a statement on Tuesday, the ministry explained that the landmark move is aimed at enhancing safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. It added that the initiative which...
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NiMet partners ACReSAL to grow agric output

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has partnered with the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project to enhance agricultural productivity by providing farmers with real-time climate data. In a statement signed by the agency on Wednesday, both organisations affirmed their commitment to leveraging climate and weather data to drive smarter agricultural practices and enhance food security in...
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GTCO reaffirms commitment to supporting SMEs

Guaranty Trust Holding Company has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria through the highly anticipated 2025 GTCO food and drink festival. Speaking at a press conference to announce the 8th edition of the festival on Tuesday, the bank’s group corporate communication, Mr Charles Eremi, said no fewer than 204 local...
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Court affirms ARCON’s authority over social media advertising

The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has the legal authority to regulate advertising content across all platforms, including social media, digital channels, print, and broadcast media. According to a statement by ARCON, delivered by Justice Aluko in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1262/2024, the ruling stemmed from a case...
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MTN commits N202.4bn to network upgrade

MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications operator, has allocated N202.4bn to bolster its network infrastructure in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 159 per cent increase from the previous year. The investment surge follows regulatory approval for 50 per cent tariff adjustments, enabling the company to address soaring data demand and enhance service quality....
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FG engages investors on N1.5tn highway concession projects

The Federal Government has begun high-level discussions with private concessionaires willing to invest over N1.5tn in Nigeria’s road infrastructure, but who are yet to mobilise due to unresolved administrative issues. At a meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, alongside the Minister of...
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Sunbeth Energies appoints new MD

Sunbeth Energies Limited has appointed Mr Lateef Abioye as its new Managing Director. In a statement, the company said Lateef will spearhead the company’s strategic growth agenda, operational excellence, and nationwide expansion as it strengthens its position in Nigeria’s energy landscape. The Director at Sunbeth Energies, Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, expressed delight over the new appointment. “We...
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Nigerian Breweries posts N45bn profit

Nigerian Breweries Plc has returned to profitability, recording a profit after tax of N45bn in the first quarter of 2025, following a period of sustained losses. According to its unaudited and provisional financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the company posted a net revenue of N383bn,...
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Mastercard, UNHCR unveil $300m plan to educate refugees

The Mastercard Foundation and the United Nations Refugee Agency have launched a $300m partnership to support over 500,000 refugees and displaced youth in Africa with access to education and jobs by 2030. In a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday, the five-year plan, announced at the 2025 Africa Forum on Displacement in Nairobi...
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