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IMION Unveils Training on Nigeria’s Blue Economy Policy

The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria, established by the Nigerian Navy, has announced a three-day executive programme on Nigeria’s blue economy policy. In a statement on Wednesday, the institute said the training is bringing together a distinguished faculty of experts led by a renowned academician, Prof Comfort Etok; a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime...
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Nigerian Banking Sector Faces Rising Cyber Threats

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s banking industry have called for urgent adaptation to emerging technology and governance risks, as the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria convened its 2026 Annual Retreat, Conference, and General Meeting in Lagos. In a statement from the association on Wednesday, it stated that the two-day event brought together chief...
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A lifeline for Nigeria’s housing

Nigeria’s housing sector sits between opportunity and deep deficit, reflecting a persistent development challenge. With millions of units lacking, demand for innovative financing is urgent. Diaspora remittances worth billions present a largely untapped pool that could transform housing delivery and unlock sustainable growth across the economy if properly harnessed nationwide, PRINCESS ETUK reports Nigeria’s housing...
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SROL Backs Youth Empowerment Through Sports Tournament

Segilola Resources Operating Limited, operator of Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mine, has concluded the fifth edition of its annual football tournament in Osun State, bringing together host communities in a celebration of grassroots sports, unity, and youth development. The competition, a key component of SROL’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, featured male and female teams competing...
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Edo Urged to Establish Power Regulator for Economic Growth

A call has been made to the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, to urgently constitute the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, as the move is critical to breaking the electricity monopoly and attracting investment into the state’s power sector. The Lead Consultant on power to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Odion Omonfoman, made the call...
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Remittance Outflows Drop 36% as CBN Reforms Take Hold

Remittance outflows declined by N689.55m in 2025, reflecting a 36.09 per cent drop compared to 2024, according to data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday. Remittance outflows are money sent from a country to recipients in other countries. In simpler terms, it’s when people, businesses, or organisations transfer funds abroad. An analysis...
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Eterna Grows 2025 Profit by 53%, Announces Dividend

Eterna Plc has announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025, reporting profit growth and an improved balance sheet. The company recorded revenue of N302.37bn for the year, while profit before tax rose to N7.27bn, representing a 52.9 per cent year-on-year increase from N4.48bn in 2024. Profit after tax stood...
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30 teams advance in the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad

Thirty innovation teams have emerged in the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between theoretical engineering education and industrial application in the country. The organisers announced that the teams advanced to the regional phase of the national competition after emerging from an initial pool of 375 submissions, with five projects selected...
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NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers affected by prolonged or repeated poor quality of service, under a new framework that takes effect from April 2026. The commission said the move was aimed at ensuring accountability in the telecommunications sector. Telcos are now required to identify affected subscribers and provide...
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World Bank Predicts 3.1% Inflation Rise for Nigeria

The World Bank has warned that the ongoing surge in global oil prices could directly add around 3.1 percentage points to Nigeria’s headline inflation, as rising fuel costs ripple through the economy. The bank highlighted the widening gap between locally refined petrol and imported fuel as a key factor driving inflationary pressures in the downstream...
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