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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on Nigerian youths to seize the abundant opportunities in the maritime sector, highlighting the sector’s remarkable revenue growth to N1.39 trillion in 2024. Speaking at the Institute of Maritime Studies, University of Lagos (UNILAG), during the official visit of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) […]
The Nigeria Hydrocarbon Measurement Conference (NiHMEC) 2025 is set to underscore the critical role of digital tools and accurate metering in shaping the future of Nigeria’s hydrocarbon sector. Scheduled to take place from October 7th to 9th in Lagos, the fifth edition of this landmark event will gather key stakeholders from Nigeria’s petroleum industry and […]
With policy credibility, infrastructure, business-friendlier macroeconomics, among others, Nigeria’s automobiles can outpace strong competition from imported brands, says experts. For decades, the country has dreamt of a self-reliant sector that could create jobs, transfer technology, and reduce reliance on imports. The vision dates back to the 1970s when Volkswagen, Peugeot, and others set up assembly […]
Denmark has pledged DKK 1.1 billion to the African Development Fund’s 17th replenishment (ADF-17). The African Development Bank (AfDB) in a statement on Friday said that the support represented a 40 per cent increase over the nation’s previous support. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 2025 Nordic-African Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting,, emphasising […]
The chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Dr Umaru Kwairanga, has commended Ethiopia’s leadership for its economic progress and expressed optimism about stronger ties between Nigeria and Ethiopia. Kwairanga gave the commendation in his address at a presidential dinner held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday,. This was during an official visit that coincided […]
Nigeria’s food and beverage company and a proudly Nigerian brand, Rite Foods Limited, has launched its latest innovation, the Bigi Flex Sausage Roll, which comes with more beef and exciting taste, into the market. Bigi Flex is a bold step in snacking innovation, deliciously unique taste and more beef in every bite. Designed to delight […]
Excitement and relief filled the air in Ochochi community, Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, as fast-rising music star and philanthropist, Amb. Christopher Ogar, popularly known as Jay Moni, commissioned a solar-powered borehole he donated to provide residents with clean and safe drinking water. Jay Moni, who is also the founder of […]
The Ogun State Office of Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) at the Weekend, flagged off the ‘Operation Safe-Guard Roads’ (OSGR) as part of the strategic approach for the vegetation control, as well as desilting of the carriage ways across the Ogun State corridors. The exercise witnessed FERMA officials and their adhoc staff engaged for the […]
The crisis rocking Osun State local government has deepened as the state chapter of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has directed its members to ignore the resume work directive by a group in the local government service in the state. It would be recalled that a group under the aegis of Concerned Local […]
Mercedes’ George Russell stole the spotlight from the title contenders with a stunning pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix. Russell’s first pole since the Canadian Grand Prix in June, which he won, was achieved by 0.182 seconds from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. McLaren’s championship leader Oscar Piastri took third place, with his title rival […]