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FG sets 2028, 2029 launch for new Nigerian satellites

The Federal Government has fixed 2028 and 2029 for the launch of two communication satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B, as part of efforts to strengthen security and expand digital connectivity. The Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, Mrs Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this on Monday at the second Nigerian Satellite Week in Abuja, noting that...
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Zenith Bank & Visa launch new Zenith premium card in Nigeria

Zenith Bank Plc has officially launched the Visa Signature Card in collaboration with global payments leader Visa, in a move aimed at redefining the premium banking landscape for Nigeria’s affluent and globally mobile population. The new product, unveiled during a press conference in Lagos on Monday, is designed to offer a seamless bridge between local...
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Nigeria Secures Zero-Tariff Access to the Chinese Market

Nigeria’s trade relationship with China is set for a major boost as a new zero-tariff policy on Nigerian exports to the Asian country is scheduled to take effect from May 1, 2026. The development is expected to significantly expand export opportunities for Nigerian businesses and further strengthen economic ties between both countries, whose bilateral trade...
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Nigeria’s solar panel imports surge amid power outages

Nigeria’s worsening electricity supply challenges have continued to drive a surge in solar energy adoption, with fresh data showing that the country imported 2.9 million solar panels worth over N435bn in 2025. The figure also places solar panels among Nigeria’s top imported commodities, even as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to boost local production, according...
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NRS Leads Africa’s Push Against Illicit Financial Flows

The Nigeria Revenue Service will lead discussions on deploying tax reforms to combat illicit financial flows and drive economic growth. The NRS, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, will host the 5th session of the Sub-Committee on Tax and Illicit Financial Flows under the Specialised Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and...
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Pillarcraft Unveils Platform for E-Invoicing Compliance

A technology firm, Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions, has unveiled a new platform to help businesses comply with the Nigeria Revenue Service’s emerging electronic invoicing requirements. The firm disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, announcing the launch of UsawaConnect, a solution designed to simplify compliance with the country’s evolving digital tax framework. Highlighting the platform’s...
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NPA Unveils New Strategy to Boost Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports

The Nigerian Ports Authority has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports, anchored in infrastructure renewal, export process simplification, and the full automation of port operations. NPA announced this in a statement on Sunday obtained by The PUNCH. It stated that the authority’s Managing Director of NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, while speaking at the...
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Lagos Pushes to Monetise Climate & Sustainability Initiative

A strengthened alignment between government and industry on the need to build systems that enable organisations to capture, verify, and monetise sustainability data, while positioning Lagos as a hub for green finance, ESG investment, and circular economy innovation, has emerged as a key outcome of EcoNexus 3.0 held in Lagos. The high-level engagement, convened recently...
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CIBN president-elect Dele Alabi urges unity for legacy

The President-elect of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dele Alabi, has called for unity to sustain the Institute’s legacy while addressing members following his election as the 24th President and Chairman of Council. The election, which took place during the Institute’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday in Lagos, marked a significant milestone in...
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