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$3bn South-East railway project not diverted – Ministry

The Federal Ministry of Transportation has refuted claims that its Minister, Said Alkali, diverted a $3bn railway project from the South-East to his home state, Gombe, for political reasons. Reacting to the report published by an online publication, the ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Information, Janet McDickson, described the...
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PANA Holdings gets new vice president

Dr. Sylvia Agbamuche-Maduka, a seasoned corporate communications and human resource expert, has been appointed Vice President, Global Business Services at PANA Holdings, a global enterprise committed to innovation and operational excellence. With over two decades of experience spanning oil and gas, financial services, technology, and global consulting, Agbamuche-Maduka brings expertise in HR strategy, corporate governance,...
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SON introduces product identification scheme

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has intensified efforts to enhance product certification and support manufacturers by decentralising its laboratory network and introducing a temporary Product Identification Scheme. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum on the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme for all products manufactured in Nigeria and the Logo launch ceremony at MAN House on Tuesday in...
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Niger partners AWITS to empower women in tech

The Niger State Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Digital Economy has partnered with African Women in Tech Sales to equip women in the state with technology sales skills, fostering their participation in the rapidly growing digital economy. The disclosure was made in a statement on Tuesday, highlighting the collaboration’s focus on empowering women with the...
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OAF plans national dialogue on food security

One Acre Fund Nigeria has announced its readiness to host a national stakeholders’ dialogue on food security. It said in a statement that the high-level dialogue aims to address critical challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural sector and drive collaborative solutions for a more food-secure future. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap,”...
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Insurance sector trade 72.36m shares

Trading activity in the insurance sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited remained strong on Tuesday, as investors exchanged 72.36 million shares across 951 deals, with Cornerstone Insurance Plc and International Energy Insurance Plc emerging as the top gainers. Market data showed that Cornerstone Insurance Plc recorded the highest price gain of 9.25 per cent, closing...
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PressPayNg boss bags African banking award

The Chief Executive Officer of PressPayNg, Mr Abiola Metilelu, has emerged as one of Africa’s top 40 under 40 leaders at the FortyUnder40Africa Awards held in Cairo, Egypt. He won in the Banking and Finance category for revolutionising access to education financing through fintech. A statement by the firm on Monday stated that the award...
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NAHCO to handle radioactive contents

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc said it has received the Federal Government’s approval to handle shipments with radioactive contents in its facilities at the airports, the first of its kind in the aviation industry. The approval, which was jointly conveyed to the ground handling service provider by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the...
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NCAA issues operating certificate to VivaJets

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has issued Air Operator’s Certificate to business aviation firm, Falcon Aerospace Limited, doing business as VivaJets. The development will expand the choices of Nigeria passengers’ choices on the domestic routes. An AOC allows an airline or charter operator to use an aircraft for commercial purposes. It is a crucial accreditation...
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CIFM hinges success on professional development

Nigeria’s premier institution for insurance education, the College of Insurance and Financial Management, has highlighted the critical role of professional development in driving organisational success. CIFM revealed this at the third edition of its Learning and Development Confab themed ‘Nurturing Excellence: Unlocking Human Potential through Effective Talent Management,’ which was concluded recently. The College of...
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