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ATM withdrawals in Nigeria surge 198% despite higher fees

Nigerians continued to lean heavily on cash withdrawals despite higher automated teller machine charges introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, as the value of ATM transactions jumped to N36.34tn in the first half of 2025, reinforcing the resilience of cash usage in the economy. Data from the CBN quarterly statistical bulletin show that ATM...
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Mandilas, Yabatech partner to boost graduate employability

Mandilas Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Yaba College of Technology to equip Nigerian students with practical, industry-relevant skills and improve graduate employability. The partnership, implemented through the John Basil Mandilas Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Mandilas under the stewardship of Mandilas Trust Company Limited, is designed to bridge the...
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Egba group urges FG to complete Abeokuta link road

The Egba Economic Summit Group has called on the Federal Government to ensure the speedy and qualitative completion of the Idi-Aba–Abeokuta–Obafemi–Ajebo link road, which connects to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, describing the project as critical to Ogun State’s economy and regional mobility. In a letter written to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, by the President...
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Nigeria partners Abu Dhabi for ports development

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group to explore strategic collaboration in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital solutions. The Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Osagie Edward, announced this in a statement on Sunday...
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Transport Firm Seeks Stronger Road Safety Collaboration

A transport company, Okeyson Transports, has reiterated its commitment to passengers’ safety, saying it will continue to operate within the ambit of standard operating procedures that meet the Federal Road Safety Commission’s dictates. This was made known through a statement from the transport company on Thursday. According to the statement, the visit, which took place...
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West Africa Hunger Crisis Deepens, Nigeria Among Worst

The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that no fewer than 55 million people across West and Central Africa are expected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse during the June–August 2026 lean season, unless urgent funding and humanitarian action are mobilised. The UN agency said the worsening food insecurity, driven by conflict,...
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Aviation Unions Give NCAT 14-Day Ultimatum Over Welfare

Four major aviation unions have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, warning that failure to conclude the long-delayed review of staff Conditions of Service will result in a total withdrawal of services across the institution. The unions — Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria,...
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Aviation unions issue 14-day strike notice to NCAT

Four major aviation unions have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, warning that failure to conclude the long-delayed review of staff Conditions of Service will result in a total withdrawal of services across the institution. The unions, which include the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association...
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Nigerian Govt Budgets N6bn for 2026 Judgement Debts

The Federal Government has proposed to spend N6.12bn on judgement debts and related liabilities across three ministries in the proposed 2026 budget, a review of the appropriation bill shows. An analysis of the figures indicates that the total allocation for judgement debts in 2026 stands at N6.12bn, compared with N6.05bn provided in the proposed 2025...
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