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WACT-APMT begins direct shipping from Asia to Onne Port

17.02.2025
The West Africa Container Terminal-APM Terminals Nigeria has received the Europe Afrique 4 service, providing weekly direct shipping to Onne Port in Rivers State from Asia and European markets. Announcing the development in a statement on Sunday, the terminal operator stated that the service was inaugurated at Onne Port last week with the arrival of...
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NIMC gets FG’s nod for overhaul of national identity system

17.02.2025
The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the national identity system, urging full support for the National Identity Management Commission to accelerate digital identity enrolment and reforms. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said Nigerians would be required to use the National Identification Number to access social services, including...
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FG partners Zipline on rural healthcare, drone tech

17.02.2025
The Federal Government and the Bayelsa State government have partnered with Zipline, a global leader in instant logistics and drone technology, to enhance the state’s medical supply chain. The was disclosed in a statement to The PUNCH on Sunday. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, and Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State...
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OPEC forsees lower Dangote refinery petrol price

17.02.2025
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has expressed optimism that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery can lower petrol prices in Nigeria. This is even as the refinery is asking the Federal Government to fully implement the naira-for-crude deal by supplying it with enough feedstock for its ramp-up plan. Officials of the $20bn Lekki-based plant who...
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Firm begins EIA survey for infrastructural development

17.02.2025
Ace Gas & FLNG Company Ltd has commenced the Environmental Impact Assessment study for its Floating Liquefied Natural Gas project in Nigeria. The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company, Christopher Nwokolo, who disclosed this recently, noted that the commencement follows the signing of a contract with Quaternary International Co. Limited, a leading environmental...
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NNPCL takes 15% stake in Starzs CNG station

17.02.2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited through its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited has agreed to take a 15 per cent equity shareholding in Starzs Gas Limited’s 2 million standard cubic feet per day Compressed Natural Gas mother station in Iwhrekan, Ugheli South Local Government Area of Delta State. As part of the equity partnership,...
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Personal loans rose to N3.3tn in November – CBN

17.02.2025
Nigeria’s personal loan portfolio rose by 37.76 per cent to N3.32tn in November 2024, according to the latest monthly report by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The sharp increase in consumer borrowing reflects the impact of rising inflation and high living costs, which have forced many Nigerians to rely more on credit to meet their...
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Reduce inflation by improving petrol export, LCCI urges FG

17.02.2025
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Government to boost crude oil refining and petrol export to meet its inflation reduction target and strengthen the naira. President of the LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa, told Saturday PUNCH in a telephone interview, that the 2025 budget of N54.99tn is insufficient to achieve Nigeria’s...
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Women farmers unveil initiative to support rural agriculture

17.02.2025
The Nigerian Women for Agriculture Progressive and Development Initiative has launched the FarmAssure blockchain initiative, a solution aimed at bridging the connectivity gap for rural farmers, particularly women. Speaking at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Gala Night on Thursday, NWAPDI President, Omolara Svenson, emphasised the need for continuous innovation to drive economic growth....
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