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LGA Autonomy Faces Hurdles Despite Court Ruling – Edun

The Federal Government is working towards the full implementation of the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, but structural issues remain a key obstacle to direct fund transfers, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the Agora Policy Conversation, Edun said...
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Nigerian Stock Market Soars with N396bn Gain

The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish trend on Tuesday, recording a gain of N396bn in market capitalisation amid renewed investor interest across key sectors. The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Exchange Limited rose by 0.71 per cent to close at 99,793.71 points, compared to the previous close of 99,088.32 points. As a result, the...
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Nigeria Misses $1.3bn SAATM Opportunity: Operators Worry

The Nigerian aviation industry is facing a significant challenge as the country misses out on the $1.3bn  Single African Air Transport Market opportunity due to the lack of international transit hubs at major airports. The Single African Air Transport Market initiative, a flagship African Union project, aims to liberalise air travel across the continent, fostering...
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EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate May Weaken Airlines, De

Deloitte has warned that the European Union’s current sustainable aviation fuel policies could unintentionally weaken the competitiveness of European airlines and slow progress toward decarbonisation. A new study by Deloitte for airlines for Europe, published recently on Green Air News, raised concerns that the ReFuelEU mandate, which requires increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel,...
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Travel Tech Innovations to be Showcased at Netherlands Summi

Global travel industry players, including airlines, hotels, fintech firms, and travel platforms will gather in the Netherlands to showcase cutting-edge innovations and technologies shaping post-pandemic travel recovery. The summit is expected to spotlight strategic trends in customer retention, personalisation, and non-air revenue growth. According to the organisers, the Loyalty & Awards summit, organised by Global...
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Nigeria Targets 1M Hectares for Soybean Production Boost

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to cultivate one million hectares of farmland and produce 460,000 metric tonnes of soybeans within two years as part of a broader strategy to boost food security, reduce import dependence, and position Nigeria as a key player in the global soybean market. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,...
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US Becomes Top Crude Supplier to Nigeria

The United States became a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria in February and March, as crude demand on the United States East Coast slowed due to refinery maintenance. The US Energy Information Administration said in a note on Tuesday that the Dangote refinery drove up Nigeria’s demand for US crude. Reuters reports that...
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Cavista Promotes Two Female Executives to Leadership Roles

Cavista Holdings has announced the promotion of two of its senior female executives to strategic leadership positions, reinforcing its commitment to advancing women in leadership across the group. Funlola Akintonde has been named Senior People Director and Chief of Staff to the Chairman. In her dual role, she will lead the Group’s People function while...
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Ranganath Honored for Driving Africa’s Digital Economy

Regional Executive, West Africa, at Africa Data Centres, Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, has received fresh industry recognition for his pivotal role in advancing the continent’s digital economy. The executive, popularly known in the industry as Dr. Krish, was named Digital Economy Trailblazer of the Year at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards held in Accra, Ghana. The...
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