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FG unveils 40 million-dose vaccine storage facility

16.02.2025
The Federal Government has unveiled a newly constructed 40 million-dose capacity solar-powered strategic vaccine storage facility in Sheda, along the Abuja-Lokoja Road in the Federal Capital Territory. The facility, built through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project with support from the World Bank, was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi...
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Osun partners ambassadors, hosts agric investment conference

16.02.2025
The Osun State Ministry of Federal Affairs, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has hosted a gathering of over 32 ambassadors and diplomats from various countries to discuss the agricultural potential of the state and how it can be the destination of foreign investors. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security,...
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Power, FX challenges slowed businesses in January – Report

16.02.2025
The latest NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor has indicated that frequent power shortages, limited foreign exchange availability, and access to finance were the top challenges for businesses in January. According to the report, despite these challenges, businesses in Nigeria saw a modest performance boost, indicating a better environment and potential growth in 2025, with the...
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CBN retains N100 ATM fee for withdrawals below N20,000

16.02.2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that Nigerians withdrawing less than N20,000 from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine will still be charged a fee of N100 per transaction. This is according to a FAQ document published by the apex bank on its website on Thursday, which provides further information on a new CBN’s directive....
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Nigerian tax laws not conducive for growth — Oyedele

16.02.2025
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the current tax laws in Nigeria are unconducive for growth. Oyedele said this on Thursday at the inaugural Economic Roundtable/2025 macroeconomic outlook event of rating firm Agusto & Co., held in Lagos. After months, the House of Representatives...
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Africa nations must boost health financing – GC boss

15.02.2025
The Managing Director of Africa at Global Citizen, Iphie Chuks-Adizue, discusses with JUSTICE OKAMGBA the importance of partnerships, local talent development, and capacity building as key strategies to unlock Africa’s creative economy Before joining Global Citizen you were involved in humanitarian and philanthropic work. Tell us about it Yes, I have always been a passionate...
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Odu’a Group eyes first oil in 2025

15.02.2025
Odu’a Investment Company Limited is targeting the first oil in 2025 through its BITA Exploration initiative as part of its drive to diversify its investment portfolio and strengthen its presence in Nigeria’s energy sector. The group chairman, Bimbo Ashiru, disclosed this during the Odu’a Group Annual Directors Meeting, emphasising the importance of the initiative in...
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Institute unveils certification for professional project managers

15.02.2025
The Project Management Institute has announced the introduction of the PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional certification to enhance the capabilities of PMO professionals in driving strategic business success. A statement by PMI disclosed that PMOs have evolved beyond project oversight to become key players in strategic decision-making. The new certification equips PMO professionals with...
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Importers advocate wider consultation on Customs FOB charge

15.02.2025
The Importers Association of Nigeria has called for wider consultations in further deliberations regarding the Free-on-Board valuation of imports following the suspension of the earlier implemented four per cent charge. In a telephone conversation with The PUNCH, IMAN President Kingsley Chikezie noted that the Federal Government needs to carry all parties along in the import...
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Increased plastics recycling better than ban, MAN insists

15.02.2025
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has maintained that increased recycling capacity is a win-win situation for the country’s economy rather than a ban on single-use plastics. The Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, told The PUNCH in a telephone interview that more industries are recycling single-use plastics, urging government attention away from a ban policy. “There...
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