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Firm expands into renewable energy for sustainability

Smart Energies Limited has expanded into renewable energy solutions, committing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. According to a statement, the energy company, known for clean cooking solutions and liquefied petroleum gas distribution, is diversifying into renewable energy technologies to bridge Nigeria’s energy access gap. Chief Executive Officer of Smart Energies Limited, Dr. Yinka...
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Julius Berger empowers Abuja women

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has empowered 200 women in the Federal Capital Territory with critical tools to boost their economic independence. The construction company, in a statement, noted that the initiative was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts and drew praise from beneficiaries and government officials. Speaking at the event held at the...
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Olawale gets recognition for livestock management

A management consultant, Olayinka Olawale, has received a Fellowship from the Institute of Management Consultants for his research on animal welfare, ethics, and the role of human factors in livestock management. The IMC gave Olawale the award following his latest study, ‘Effects of Age, Education, and Gender of Handlers on Animal Welfare and Ethics in...
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Tro-vest Capital wins AFILA award

Tro-vest Capital Partners has been named Africa’s Most Innovative Financial Services Leader of the Year at the 2025 Africa Financial Industry Leadership Award. According to a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the AFILA award is an initiative of the Africa Financial Industry Summit, a platform that brings together financial leaders, regulators, and...
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Thomas Wyatt records N12m loss

Thomas Wyatt Nigeria Plc has reported a loss of N12.4m for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, marking a 129 per cent decline from the N43.1m profit recorded in the previous year. The company’s financial statements filed on the Nigeria Exchange on Thursday showed a downturn in profitability, driven by a decline in revenue,...
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MACBAN urges FG to update livestock population data

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has called for an urgent update to Nigeria’s livestock census, citing outdated data as a challenge to effective grazing reserve management and sustainable livestock farming. The association’s national secretary, Aliyu Gotomo, told The PUNCH in a phone interview that having accurate data prevents overgrazing and enhances pastoralist...
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Operators eye 80% local agro-sourcing

No fewer than 25 agribusiness, private and public sector players have committed to sourcing at least 80 per cent of their total viable raw materials and ingredients from within Nigeria by 2035. These companies, at an event in Lagos on Wednesday, committed to meeting this target by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to become parties...
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NGX market cap drops to N65.8tn

The Nigerian Exchange recorded a decline in market capitalisation at the close of trading on Thursday, as the All-Share Index dropped marginally by 0.05 per cent. The total market capitalisation fell to N65.8tn, reflecting a weaker investor sentiment in the equities market. Also, a total of 310,527,528 shares were exchanged in 10,182 deals, amounting to...
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