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30 states rush to avert flood crisis

Ahead of the rainy season, states have commenced measures to arrest the flooding expected to inundate no fewer than 1,249 communities in 176 local governments across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The measures include public enlightenment campaigns, dredging water channels, and relocating communities on river banks and floodplains. On Thursday, the Federal...
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Air Peace reviews flight boarding process

Air Peace has introduced a revamped boarding system to enhance passenger convenience, professionalism, and comfort. The new arrangement prioritises boarding for military personnel, passengers with wheelchairs or special needs, and business class travellers. This is according to a statement signed on Wednesday by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo. The airline announced the...
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REAN kicks as FG plans solar panels import ban

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government not to implement its plan to ban the importation of solar panels. The association, in a statement made available to our correspondent yesterday, said the move to ban solar imports in Nigeria is a decision that demands careful reconsideration. Recently, the Minister of...
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We must fix electricity to build $1tn economy – Elumelu

Chairman of Transcorp Group, Mr Tony Elumelu, has said that Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1tn economy cannot be realised without urgent and sustained efforts to address challenges in the country’s electricity sector. Elumelu, who spoke on Wednesday at the company’s Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, said access to reliable power remains the single...
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Ogun reiterates commitment to circular economy

The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to remain the headquarters of the circular economy in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa through the creation of policy directions and enabling laws. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, gave the assurance when he received members of the Circular Business Platform from the Netherlands, who are on...
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NLNG, BoI unveil micro-credit scheme to boost local economy

The NLNG has launched an expanded Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Scheme aimed at providing financial support and building the capacity of local vendors and businesses within its host communities and gas transmission system areas. The NLNG said the initiative, which is in partnership with the Bank of Industry, will alleviate poverty, stimulate economic growth,...
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New deal raises TDC’s gas sector investments to $450m

The investments of Temile Development Company Ltd in the Nigerian gas sector have hit $450m upon securing a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of an 88,000 cubic meter Very Large Gas Carrier. In a statement, TDC disclosed that the contract, signed in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday alongside a deal for the...
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