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FG unveils digital village with free internet service

29.05.2025
The Federal Government has inaugurated a digital village pilot project providing free internet access to the rural community of Ibwa 2, Isuanin Kura, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory, in a bid to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed...
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Jetour launches X70 family SUV in Nigeria

29.05.2025
Jetour Nigeria has officially launched an edition of its flagship family SUV, the Jetour X70, into the Nigerian automotive market, promising a new benchmark in affordable luxury and versatility for families and adventure seekers. This was contained in a statement signed by the company’s representative, Keji Olubuade, and made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday....
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SAHCO to set direction for cargo future

29.05.2025
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company said it has met cargo stakeholders in the bid to reshape the future of cargo in the aviation industry. SAHCO made this known in a statement on Tuesday, which stated that the event brought together a wide range of industry players, including airlines, exporters, clearing agents, and logistics professionals, to...
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E-hailing drivers decry LagRide’s operational challenges

29.05.2025
E-hailing drivers operating under the Lagos State Government-backed LagRide platform have raised concerns over what they describe as persistent operational failures, unfulfilled promises, and exploitative practices by the app’s managing companies. In a strongly worded statement signed by a Public Relations Officer of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, Steven Iwindoye, the drivers,...
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Chinese trade truce lifts US consumer confidence

29.05.2025
Consumer confidence in the United States improved significantly in May following a truce in the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing. This marks a positive turn after five consecutive months of declining sentiment. According to Reuters, the Conference Board, a global economic research group, reported on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose by...
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Fresh $24bn borrowing may balloon Nigeria’s debt to N183tn

29.05.2025
•NASS set to approve Tinubu’s loan request, foreign debt nears $70bn, economists worry over high debt-servicing Nigeria’s public debt is set for another significant jump as President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure fresh foreign loans amounting to about $24.14bn. At the prevailing official exchange rate of N1,583.74/$1, the proposed borrowing...
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SEC Warns Nigerians Against Silverkuun Investment Scam

29.05.2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned Nigerians against investing in unregistered investment schemes, specifically naming Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society and Silverkuun Limited. In a circular issued on Wednesday, the Commission stated that it had been alerted to the activities of these entities, which falsely present themselves as investment advisers and fund managers in the...
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FG promises sustainable borrowing for economic growth

29.05.2025
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of a sustainable borrowing framework that prioritises economic growth and fiscal discipline, following President Bola Tinubu’s formal request to the National Assembly for approval of the 2024–2026 External Borrowing Rolling Plan. In a press statement on Wednesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of...
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ILO downgrades global employment outlook for 2025

29.05.2025
The International Labour Organisation released its updated World Employment and Social Outlook on Wednesday, revealing a significant downgrade in its global employment forecast for 2025. The report projects the creation of 53 million new jobs, a sharp reduction from the previously estimated 60 million, resulting in a shortfall of approximately 7 million jobs. This revision...
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$300 helicopter fee raises more dust

29.05.2025
The Federal Government has concluded plans to move the burden of the $300 landing levy by the Airline Operators of Nigeria to passengers, particularly oil companies, following robust opposition. The government, through the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, introduced the controversial levy last year but met stiff...
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