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Global Citizen appoints new MD

Global Citizen, an international advocacy organisation on a mission to end extreme poverty, has announced the appointment of Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue as the new Managing Director in Africa. A statement noted that Chuks-Adizue will also lead Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, a major initiative to create an international music touring circuit across Africa, promoting investment,...
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NUAAE elects Oyenubi as president

The Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees has moved towards unity and stability with the election of Obafemi Oyenubi as the new National President. The development follows the successful reconciliation of factions within the union, facilitated by veteran union members. According to a statement, the newly constituted national transition committee leadership includes Benco  Ademola...
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Forex crisis crippling small businesses, CPPE, ASSBIFI warn

The foreign exchange crisis in Nigeria is placing immense pressure on local businesses, particularly small-scale importers, as they battle soaring costs and significant supply chain disruptions. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise and the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions warned that the situation was crippling the activities of...
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Police arrest man for aviation fuel theft

Men of the Nigeria Police Force have apprehended a 46-year-old man, Murtala Abdulahi, for allegedly stealing Aviation Fuel from the airport. Abdulahi was arrested in a Honda saloon car with registration number Lagos GGE 680 EL while conveying 50 jerry cans containing aviation fuel. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Airport Command, CSP...
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Embrace flexible survival strategies, NIMN tells business owners

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria has stated that business owners can better navigate uncertainties and maintain a competitive edge by embracing flexible strategies and rapid response capabilities. It disclosed this at the Annual Public Lecture of the NIMN, Ikeja Chapter, themed ‘Transform Challenges into Strategic Opportunities for Sustainable Success in Volatile Times’, held...
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FAAN reaffirms commitment to safety at airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to safety as the foundation of all airport operations, emphasising its importance in fostering a trusted and secure environment for passengers, employees, and stakeholders. This was contained in a statement made available to the PUNCH on Tuesday. Speaking through the statement, the agency’s Managing Director,...
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Emirates declares $2.8bn half-year profit

The Emirates Group has reported a $2.8bn profit before tax for the first six months of 2024, describing it as its best-ever half-year financial per­formance. This performance surpassed its profit-before-tax record for the same period last year. A statement by the media con­sultant to the airline in Nigeria stated this is the first financial year...
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Stakeholders seek more gas production in Nigeria

Stakeholders have identified gas as key to Nigeria’s economic development, seeking more gas production for domestic use. The stakeholders spoke at the just concluded 14th Annual Conference of the Nigeria Liquefied and Compressed Gases Association in Lagos.  At the conference, industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders explored the transformative role of gas in Nigeria’s economic growth....
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Bilateral trade between Nigeria, China hits $15bn

China’s imports from Nigeria increased by 36.1 per cent between January and September as bilateral trade between the two countries reached $15.1bn within the period, the acting Consul-General of China, Mr Jin Mingyu, has said. Mingyu disclosed this in Lagos during a civic reception organised to welcome the arrival of the first vessel on COSCO’s...
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KFC unveils new Nigerian flavours

KFC Nigeria has unveiled its latest menu additions, the ‘New Naija Flavours,’ designed to cater to the local palate with options like the Suya Zinger, Pepe Zinger, and Suya Chicken. The company noted that these offerings highlight its commitment to serving flavours that resonate with local taste preferences while retaining KFC’s global appeal. In a...
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