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Julius Berger Hits N1tn in Assets: 2024 Financial Report

Julius Berger’s total assets crossed the N1trn mark in 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s financial performance. In a statement, it was revealed that the disclosure was made during the company’s first forum under its new Managing Director, Dr. Peer Lubasch, who took over in October 2024, alongside Executive Director of Finance Christian...
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Ogun empowers artisans with loans

The Ogun State Government has approved the disbursement of low-interest soft loans to artisans across the state, aiming to empower grassroots entrepreneurs and stimulate local economic growth. In a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday, the initiative was disclosed by the Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Ademola Balogun, during the closing ceremony...
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Trump’s new copper, tech products tariffs escalate trade war

United States President Donald Trump has intensified global trade tensions by announcing new tariffs on a range of imported products, including copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, in a move that signals a deepening of the trade war with key international partners. According to Reuters, Trump stated late Tuesday via his social media platform, Truth Social, that...
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Mutual Benefits Profit Soars 92% in 2024

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc recorded a 92 per cent rise in its 2024 full-year profit, growing to N11.32bn from N5.89bn in 2023. According to its audited results filed with the NGX, the growth was driven by strong investment returns and a reversal in reinsurance losses. Insurance revenue rose 68 per cent to N66.92bn from N39.92bn,...
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$15bn Ondo Refinery, Free Trade Zone Planned

Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited has announced plans to build a $15bn refinery with a capacity of 500,000 barrels per day and establish a Free Trade Zone in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The mega project, billed for the Sunshine Industrial Park in Ogboti-Eruuna and the proposed Sunshine Free Trade Zone, will be delivered...
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Closing Financial Gaps in Nigeria (ACAMB Confere

The fourth Stakeholders Conference of the Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria is set to focus on the potential of artificial intelligence to drive financial inclusion. According to a statement from the association on Tuesday, the conference is scheduled to be held on July 10. This year’s conference, themed ‘AI...
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Ecobank Unveils Education Financing Solutions

Ecobank Nigeria has announced a comprehensive suite of innovative financial solutions designed to support all key stakeholders within the education ecosystem. In a statement on Tuesday, the lender said the offerings are aimed at driving financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across the sector. Speaking at the unveiling event in Lagos, Executive Director of...
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Max Air Ranked Lowest in Customer Responsiveness

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has tagged Max Air the ‘most unresponsive domestic airline’ in the country regarding passenger complaints, according to fresh data from its Consumer Protection Department. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed in a post on X on Thursday that the Authority also received disturbing reports of...
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UK Funds Aviation Safety: ICAO Receives £1.4m Boost

The Government of the United Kingdom has announced a voluntary contribution of approximately CAD 2.2 million to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety, environmental sustainability, and the strategic transformation of the UN agency. According to a report by ICAO, the funding will support the safety and sustainability pillars of its...
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Interswitch Drives Propertytech Innovation in Real Estate

Interswitch, a leading African technology company, has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-sector innovation as an Associate Partner at the recent sixth edition of the Lagos State Real Estate Fest. The event brought together stakeholders, including property developers, investors, government representatives, urban planners, project financiers, architects, and technology providers, to discuss the future of Nigeria’s real...
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