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Economists challenge N1400/$ benchmark in 2025 budget

As the naira struggles to gain stability amid projections of depreciation, the Federal Government in the recently released Medium Term Expenditure Framework pegged the local currency at N1400 to a dollar, an assumption dismissed by analysts as mere optimism, OLUWAKEMI ABIMBOLA reports. Economists and financial market analysts have dismissed the Medium Term Expenditure Framework which...
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Cooking gas dealers urge customers to monitor refills

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers Association of Nigeria has called on consumers to actively monitor their gas refills and described allegations of underfilling as unfounded. The association was responding to a report published in November which alleged widespread underfilling by LPG retailers. In a statement signed by the NUPENG Branch Chairman of the association, Ayobami...
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Air passengers lost 19,274 luggage in six months – FG

About 2,000 air passengers lost 19,274 pieces of luggage between January and June this year, the Federal Government has revealed. Data obtained from the half-year report of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, an agency of the Federal Government that regulates civil aviation, further indicated that 19,250 passengers were delayed for long hours during the review...
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GEN Nigeria, Tripoint Academy promote entrepreneurship

GEN Nigeria and Tripoint Academy have highlighted the transformative impact of entrepreneurship in fostering economic empowerment and inclusion throughout Northern Nigeria. This was part of the highlights of the Northern Nigeria Entrepreneurship Walk in commemoration of the, which was held simultaneously in all 19 Northern states recently with the theme “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone” The...
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Nigerdock, NPA sign Snake Island Port concession deal

Nigerdock has entered into a 45-year agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority for the development of Snake Island Port. The firm disclosed that in a statement over the weekend, explaining that the approval for the project was granted in 2023 by the Federal Executive Council. It added that the concession was for 45 years with...
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Lagos to boost revenue with technology

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has stated that his administration would boost the state’s revenue through technology. The governor said this at the just-concluded Eko Revenue Plus Summit in Lagos. The two-day summit brought together policymakers and private sector stakeholders to explore new revenue streams and innovative approaches to revenue generation. Anchored by Modo...
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FXTM promotes cycling

fXTM Nigeria has restated its commitment to community engagement, sportsmanship, and empowering local cyclists as it hosted a charity cycling event that brought together over 190 participants from across the country. The tournament was Held in multiple locations, including Port Harcourt, Kwara, Ibadan, Ogun, and Lagos recently. According to a statement made available to our...
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PressPayNg awards scholarships to needy students

PressPayNg, an education financing platform, has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the financial gap in education by providing scholarships and grants to over 20,000 indigent students across Nigeria. In a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday, the gesture was part of events to mark its third anniversary. The platform highlighted its achievements in...
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