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RusselSmith, CWEIC announce partnership

RusselSmith, a provider of innovative industrial solutions focusing on asset integrity and advanced manufacturing, has joined the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council as a strategic partner. In a statement, it was disclosed that as part of the partnership, CWEIC has appointed RusselSmith’s Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Adeleke, to its Global Advisory Council. It stated, “This...
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Niger gov nominated for Global Farming Award

The World Leadership Merit Award Committee has nominated the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Bago, for the prestigious World Star Farmer Award, recognising his exceptional contributions to agriculture and rural development in Nigeria. The announcement coincided with the governor’s 51st birthday on February 22, 2025, and was described as a special birthday honour by the...
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Nvidia revenues hit $39.3bn on surging AI chip demand

Global chipmaker Nvidia Corporation reported $39.3 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter ended January 26, 2025, marking a 12 per cent increase from the previous quarter and a 78 per cent rise year-over-year. The company disclosed the figures in its financial report released on Wednesday, attributing the growth to rising demand for its Artificial...
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FMBN posts N11.6bn operating surplus

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has recorded an operational surplus of N11.58bn in its 2024 management accounts, marking the first time in over 30 years that the institution has achieved such a financial milestone. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FMBN, Shehu Osidi, at a press conference marking the...
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ITU, FG seek global action on submarine cable disruptions

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Telecommunication Union have called for global collaboration to address the increasing disruptions and damages to submarine cables, warning that such incidents pose a threat to the growth and sustainability of the digital economy worldwide. Speaking at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit, hosted by Nigeria in Abuja...
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ECOWAS to strengthen regional energy data integration

The Economic Community of West African States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional energy data integration with the third annual workshop on the ECOWAS Energy Information System. The event, held in Lagos from February 25 to 28, brought together representatives from ECOWAS member states, specialised energy agencies, and the ECOWAS Directorate of Energy and...
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SPDC awards SPM buoy fabrication to local contractor

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited is engaging in the in-country fabrication of two single-point mooring buoys. The SPM buoy fabrication was awarded to Prime Sources Limited, an indigenous company based in Warri, Delta State. In a statement, SPDC disclosed that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board commended it for the in-country...
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FG partners firm on cassava revolution

The Federal Government has pledged support for Agbeyewa Farms in its drive to boost cassava production and agro-processing, describing the company’s large-scale investment as a model for food security and economic empowerment. According to a statement, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this commitment during a working visit to Agbeyewa Farms...
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CNG will reduce transportation costs – FG

Despite the challenges facing the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has insisted that the use of CNG will reduce the high cost of transportation. Ekpo said Nigeria’s gas sector has witnessed significant transformation under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence that CNG will get...
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Tolling: FG to review highways concession agreements

The Federal Government is thoroughly reviewing the eight road projects concessioned to private investors under the Highway Development Management Initiative. The projects assigned to the concessionaire in 2023 were strategically planned with the expectation of generating a substantial N11.54tn in revenue through toll collections throughout their execution. These projections, however, have been tampered with by...
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