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US cuts Nigerian crude imports by nearly 50%

The United States reduced its purchase of Nigerian crude oil sharply in January 2026, with imports dropping by about 47.16 per cent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Figures from the U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services report indicate that U.S. crude...
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Lagos extends individual tax filing deadline to April 14

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, from March 31 to April 14, 2026. The LIRS Executive Chairman, Dr Ayodele Subair, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, on Monday, saying the extension was designed...
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Nigerian Breweries Begins 33 Export Relaunch for Growth

33 Export Lager Beer has relaunched in the Nigerian market, with Nigerian Breweries Plc. kicking off a nationwide campaign aimed at reconnecting with consumers and strengthening its position in the competitive beer segment. A statement from the firm on Monday stated that the relaunch began in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on March 27, 2026, where...
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Dangote drives tree planting & sustainability awareness

As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the Transport Unit of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, has embarked on a large-scale tree-planting exercise and distribution of seedlings in commemoration of the 2026 International Day of Forests. In a statement on Sunday, the company disclosed that 13 schools were also provided with seedlings, even as it...
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Lagos Highway Sweepers Undergo Safety and PPE Training

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has conducted a health and safety training exercise for highway sweepers to enhance their skills and efficiency. The agency announced this in a statement on Saturday, signed by the Director of Public Affairs, LAWMA, Mukaila Sanusi, and obtained by The PUNCH. “The training focused on the proper use of personal...
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NDE & CATS to Train 1M Construction Artisans in Nigeria

The National Directorate of Employment and the Construction Artisan Training School have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train one million youths in various construction artisan skills by 2036. The MoU was signed at the NDE headquarters in Abuja recently. Under what is called “Project One Million Construction Artisan Training Vision 2036”, the programme covers...
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Nigeria’s N501bn power bond to ease electricity sector debt

Nigeria’s troubled electricity sector may be on the cusp of a financial reset following the issuance of a N501.02bn bond designed to ease crippling debts owed to power generation companies. While the intervention promises immediate liquidity and a potential boost in electricity output, stakeholders say its long-term success will depend on deeper structural reforms, including...
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Otti hails factory as a signal of Aba economic revival

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has hailed the unveiling of Ultimum Limited’s beverage manufacturing plant in Aba, describing it as a strong signal of economic revival and growing investor confidence in the state. Ultimum Limited, a food and beverage manufacturing company, commissioned the facility located in the Osisioma Industrial Layout, marking a major step...
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