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Passengers fault FG’s 50% transport subsidy in four states

Passengers have faulted the 50 per cent transport palliative scheme of the Federal Government that ended on Sunday, January 5, 2025. They also accused the transport unions and executors of the programme of fraud and sharp practices. Last month, the Federal Ministry of Transportation announced that a 50 per cent yuletide transport palliative would start...
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IMTO inflows rise 63.7% in nine months – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reported a 63.7 per cent increase in international money transfer operator inflows during the first nine months of 2024. According to the latest quarterly statistical bulletin released by the apex bank, inflows rose from $2.33bn recorded during the same period in 2023 to $3.82bn in 2024. The significant growth...
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How govt raised oil production to 1.8mbpd – Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has disclosed how the Federal Government attracted foreign investors to boost oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day. From one million barrels per day in 2023, Lokpobiri stated that oil production has now risen to 1.8mbpd, including condensates. In a statement on Monday, the...
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Adoption of blockchain technology can boost Nigeria’scompetitiveness

Blockchain  specialist, Tunde Ogunyankinnu, has highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain technology in revolutionising Nigerian supply chains. He explained that by leveraging blockchain-powered smart contracts, businesses can automate critical processes such as order processing, inventory management, and payment approvals. Smart contracts replace manual, paper-based processes with automated systems embedded in blockchain technology. Tasks like order...
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Meta scraps fact-checking program for X-like community notes

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday that the company will phase out its fact-checking program and introduce a new community notes feature similar to that of X, previously known as Twitter. According to Zuckerberg, the change, which will begin in the U.S., aims to bolster free expression and streamline content policies. Zuckerberg explained that...
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UBA ranks second in SME banking

United Bank for Africa Plc has emerged as one of the top-performing banks in the KPMG 2024 West Africa banking industry customer experience survey, ranking second in SME banking. According to a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday, this marks an improvement from last year’s performance, underscoring UBA’s customer-first approach across banking segments....
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Air Peace partners ADINA on Africa connectivity

Air Peace has highlighted the benefits of its partnership with the Africa Diaspora Investment Network Alliance Summit 2024 in its bid to ensure Africa’s connectivity. The aviation company announced the strategic pact on the back of the event held on December 27, 2024, at the prestigious Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, Ghana, which...
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Jetour restates commitment to customers’ satisfaction

Jetour Automobile has recommitted to automotive innovations and customer satisfaction as key elements of the brand. The company reckons that its drive for innovations has enabled it to win the award as the fastest-growing auto brand in Nigeria at a ceremony organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association in Lagos. Jetour, known for its luxury...
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Toyota Nigeria gets new honour

Toyota (Nigeria) Limited has emerged as the Auto Company of the Decade. The auto company received the honour at the 13th award night of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Awards held recently in Lagos, bagging one of the biggest awards at the event. The award served as the second landmark honour bestowed on the TNL at...
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