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MAN seeks lower electricity tariff, cautions on GDP rebasing

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has reiterated its determination to push for a reduction in electricity tariffs while cautioning the Federal Government against politicising the planned Gross Domestic Product rebasing process. MAN’s leadership, during its recent presidential media luncheon in Lagos, highlighted it will not stop advocating for a reduction in the electricity tariffs in...
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Nikon unveils AI-incorporated camera

Nikon has launched its latest camera, the Z50II, an AI-incorporated device for photography and videography. In a statement, Nikon said it showcased the camera’s features at an event for industry stakeholders. Speaking at the launch, the Managing Director of Nikon, Middle East, Africa, Narendra Menon, described the Z50II as an “affordable mirrorless camera with extraordinary...
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LG inaugurates UNIBEN solar-powered borehole

The University of Benin has received its first solar-powered borehole, courtesy of LG Electronics, to transform water supply on campus. According to a statement, the recently commissioned project aimed to provide clean and uninterrupted water to students and staff, reducing dependence on the national grid and cutting utility costs. Corporate Marketing Manager, LG Electronics Nigeria,...
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Contractors abandoned 129 projects despite payments – BudgIT

A new report by Tracka, BudgIT’s service delivery monitoring platform, has revealed that 129 projects were abandoned despite contractors receiving payments totalling N3.9bn from the Federal Government. The report, titled “Achieving National Development through Efficient Service Delivery,” was unveiled on Thursday in Abuja and raises concerns about the lack of accountability in Nigeria’s public project...
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NCDMD partners science academy on research, development

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has pledged to partner with the Nigerian Academy of Science on research and development.  A statement issued on Thursday disclosed that the board pledged at the official inauguration of the NAS-TY Danjuma Science Museum and Library Building at the NAS headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The Executive Secretary...
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FBN Holdings earnings rise by 113% to N3.3tn

FBN Holdings grew its gross earnings by 113 per cent to N3.33tn in the 2024 financial year. This was indicated in the group’s unaudited financial statement published on Thursday via the platform of the Nigerian Exchange Limited. FBN Holdings is the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria. There are other subsidiaries in the group....
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BUA Foods suffers N188.7bn FX loss

BUA Foods has reported a foreign exchange loss of N188.7bn for the year ended December 31, 2024. According to the company’s statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, the loss was attributed to the volatility in the foreign exchange market, which has been a key...
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