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Thursday, 16 April 2026

Alleged Fraud: Court Issues Arrest Warrant against Ex-Minister, Permanent Secretary

Alleged Fraud: Court Issues Arrest Warrant against Ex-Minister,...

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Thursday, April 16, 2026 issued a warrant of arrest against...
Oyetola Unveils NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

Oyetola Unveils NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the...
Tinubu Congratulates Benin President-Elect, Wadagni, Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties

Tinubu Congratulates Benin President-Elect, Wadagni, Seeks Stronger Bilateral...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, on his victory in the presidential election held...

Alleged Fraud: Court Issues Arrest Warrant against Ex-Minister, Permanent Secretary

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Thursday, April 16, 2026 issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social De...

Oyetola Unveils NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s c...

Tinubu Congratulates Benin President-Elect, Wadagni, Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, on his victory in the presidential election held on April 12, 2026.Wadagni, who currently serves as the country...

Oyo/Osun Customs Visit International Breweries, Urge Compliance

As part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with excise factories and key stakeholders, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Wale Moses Adewole, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, paid a courtesy vi...

Pressure Mounts On World Bank To Halt Factory Farming Funding

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com More than 30 civil society organisations have urged the World Bank Group to halt financing for industrial livestock production and redirect investments toward sustainable, small-scal...

Capital Market/Banking

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L-R: Independent Non-Executive Director, Mrs. Olusola Oworo; Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Girish Sharma; Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu; Independent Non-Executive Director, Mrs. Vivian...

Pressure Mounts On World Bank To Halt Factory Farming Funding

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com More than 30 civil society organisations have urged the World Bank Group to halt financing for industrial livestock production and redirect investments toward sustainable, small-scal...

NGX, BOI Deepen SME Financing Drive In Kano

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and Bank of Industry (BOI) have reinforced efforts to integrate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into Nigeria’s formal capital market, taking their financing advocacy to Kano as...

Guinness Nigeria Surpasses ₦1trn Market Capitalisation

Guinness Nigeria Plc has crossed the ₦1 trillion market capitalisation threshold on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), marking a significant milestone that reflects strong investor confidence and sustained value creation.As ...

CIBN, ICPC Academy Strengthen Ties

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethics and professionalism in the financial services sector following a courtesy visit by the ICPC Anti-Corruption Academy o...

Maritime

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Oyetola Unveils NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Government’s c...

Oyo/Osun Customs Visit International Breweries, Urge Compliance

As part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with excise factories and key stakeholders, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Wale Moses Adewole, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, paid a courtesy vi...

Shippers’ Council Tasks Port Operators On Efficiency, Maritime Hub Goal

The Chairman of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Governing Board, Shehu Shema, has urged port service providers to intensify efforts toward positioning Nigeria as a leading maritime hub in the region.Shema made the...

Dantsoho: Oyetola, Reforms Spur Maritime Growth

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine ...

NIMASA DG Harps On Professionalism As 34 NSDP Cadets Obtain...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has spotlighted the success of 34 cadets from the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) who have now obta...

Coscharis Motors Partners Asia Star On EV Drive

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – Foremost Nigerian auto firm, Coscharis Motors has strengthened its collaboration with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, Asia Star as both companies intensify efforts to ...

NADDC Rolls Out Framework To Drive Auto Dealer Financing

Registered automobile dealers in Nigeria are set to benefit from improved access to financing and broader business opportunities following the launch of the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework by the Natio...

NADDC Unveils Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework

By ebosele@hotmail.com The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is set to unveil the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework today, April 10, 2026, in Abuja.City Business News reports tha...

Carloha Nigeria Deepens Aftersales Capacity With Chery Training Programme

The authorised dealer of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, Carloha Nigeriahas concluded its 2026 Basic Chery Training Programme for partner technicians, as part of efforts to strengthen its aftersales service network across the...

Coscharis Motors Rolls Out Easter Discount

Energy

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NLNG Disburses ₦250m Grants At 2026 VIBES Pitch-A-Thon Finale

NLNG has disbursed ₦250 million in grants to 51 entrepreneurs following the conclusion of its 2026 Vocational Innovation and Business Empowerment Scheme (VIBES), which commenced with the induction of 103 participants f...

Renaissance MD Predicts Operators’ Merger

Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Engr. Tony Attah has predicted that many indigenous oil and gas operators in Nigeria will within the next decade consolidate strategically and form consorti...

NUPRC, Petroleum Ministry Strengthen Collaboration

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources to ensure effective policy implementation and regulator...

FG Inaugurates Committee To Review $200bn Gas, Power, Rail Project

The Federal Government (FG) through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to critically review the proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Po...

ExxonMobil Visits NUPRC On Planned Multi-Billion Dollar FID

ExxonMobil has briefed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on its plan to invest in multi-billion dollar deep-water projects.The oil major unveiled its plans when it visited the NUPRC headquarte...

Photo News

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L-R: Independent Non-Executive Director, Mrs. Olusola Oworo; Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Girish Sharma; Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu; Independent Non-Executive Director, Mrs. Vivian...

Photo News

The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote (right) presenting a souvenir to the President of World Bank Group, Mr. Ajay Banga during a meeting in his office on Thursday at the side of the ...

Photo News

L-R – Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council; Dr. Akutah Pius; Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Minister, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, P...

Photo News

L-R: Joseph Ogundiran, Corporate Communications Officer, SIFAX Group; Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, Founder and Former President, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders(NAGAFF); Captain Ibraheem Olugbad...

NPA Photo News

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho (left), on Wednesday, received the Consul-General of the United States in Nigeria, Mr. Rick Swart at the NPA Headquarters in Marina, Lagos

Security/Safety

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Kalu Takes Charge Of FRSC In Akwa Ibom, Harps On Integrity

Kalu Takes Charge Of FRSC In Akwa Ibom,...

The newly posted Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Akwa Ibom State, Felicia Kalu, has officially assumed duty, beginning her tenure...
NAF Elevates 38 Senior Officers

NAF Elevates 38 Senior Officers

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday decorated 38 senior officers with the rank of Wing Commander during a ceremony held at the...
Customs Deepens Stakeholder Engagement In Oyo/Osun

Customs Deepens Stakeholder Engagement In Oyo/Osun

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its engagement with excise traders and stakeholders as part of efforts to boost compliance and revenue generation.On...

Agriculture

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Pressure Mounts On World Bank To Halt Factory Farming Funding

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com More than 30 civil society organisations have urged the World Bank Group to halt financing for industrial livestock production and redirect investments toward sustainable, ...

Nigeria Reduces Crude Palm Oil Import Duty To 28.75%

By ebosele@hotmail.com Nigeria’s crude palm oil market is set for a shift following the Federal Government’s approval of new fiscal policy measures that reduce the import duty on the commodity to 28.75 perc...

Oil Palm: Nigeria Aims For Global Competitiveness By 2050

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has expressed optimism that Nigeria will attain self-sufficiency in oil palm production and reclaim a strong position in the global market by 2050.The as...

Education

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Oyetola Unveils NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute Building

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday commissioned the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) Multipurpose Building at the University of Lagos, reaffirming the Federal Govern...

Shippers’ Council Boss Attains Doctoral Milestone At Nasarawa State University

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima has been conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in International Criminal Cooperation at Na...

Ogun To Return Missionary Schools To Original Owners

Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to return missionary schools in Ogun State to their original owners as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships in the education sector.The governor made this known o...