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Tinubu tackles electricity crisis amid mounting hurdles

President Bola Tinubu’s administration is grappling with mounting challenges in its quest to revamp Nigeria’s crippling power sector as vandalism, poor distribution infrastructure, and other issues threaten to derail progress despite efforts to boost supply and increase generation, DARE OLAWIN reports When President Bola Tinubu was campaigning for his election, he promised to provide Nigerians...
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Xpress Payments appoints Wale Olayisade as acting MD

The Board of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited has appointed Mr. Wale Olayisade as the acting Managing Director of the company, with effect from June 1, 2025. The fintech company said this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the appointment is subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The board also confirmed...
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Axxela expands domestic gas supply network in Lagos

Axxela Limited says it has connected new customers to its “expansive” natural gas pipeline network. In a statement, the company said the move further underscored its commitment to driving domestic gas utilisation in Nigeria and the region. “Currently serving over 200 commercial and industrial customers in the West African subregion, Axxela continues to power industries...
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Presidency spends N23bn forex on foreign trips

The Presidency spent over N23bn in 2024 to purchase foreign currencies for the international trips of top executive government officials, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. This figure, compiled from data provided by GovSpend, a government spending tracker managed by BudgIT, reflects a significant increase from the...
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Nsia Insurance marks Africa Day with cultural showcase

Insurance provider in Nigeria, NSIA Insurance, celebrated the 2025 Africa Day with a vibrant cultural showcase across its Head Office and regional branches. In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday, it was revealed that the event was a colourful display of unity, creativity, and pride in African heritage. Africa Day is marked...
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Ecobank, Qatar Airways reward exhibitors at major fair

Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with Qatar Airways to reward the outstanding exhibitors at the recently concluded ‘Oja Oge by Ecobank’ fair. According to a statement from the bank on Sunday, the top-performing vendors won flight tickets and cash at the event where the awards were presented to them. ‘Oja Oge’ Fair was a three-day fashion,...
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PE Energy audit to boost Nigeria’s oil revenue – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission says PE Energy Limited’s report will boost revenue generation. The body made this observation upon receiving the Engineering Audit Report on Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. The report was presented by the Chairman, PANA Holdings/Group Chief Executive Officer, PE Energy Limited, Daere...
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Mastercard celebrates UEFA final with exclusive events

Payment platform Mastercard brought the thrill of Europe’s club football tournament to Nigeria with an exclusive live screening of the UEFA Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG at The Palms Mall, Lekki. In a statement on Wednesday, Mastercard said the screening was part of its 2025 Africa Football Passion campaign and offered a...
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CITN expands presence nationwide to boost accounting

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has revealed that it has expanded its footprint across the country as the number of its Joint Districts hit 49. This was disclosed by the CITN President, Samuel Agbeluyi, at the 33rd Annual General Meeting of the institute held at the Tax Professionals’ House, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday....
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FG powers Lagos community with solar energy project

The Federal Government has launched a solar power initiative to bring clean and steady electricity to homes and small businesses in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. The project, known as ‘Light-Up Ibeju-Lekki’, was unveiled by the Presidential Community Engagement Office, South-West in collaboration with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure and the...
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