Senate Advances Bill To Strengthen NUC Regulatory Powers

Senate Advances Bill To Strengthen NUC Regulatory Powers

A bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act to strengthen regulation, enforce academic standards and improve university governance on Thursday scaled second reading in the Senate.The bill, sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, was presented...
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NIMASA Detains Vessels Over Cabotage Violations

NIMASA Detains Vessels Over Cabotage Violations

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has conducted a targeted enforcement operation code named Operation Sea Guardian in order to enforce compliance with maritime regulations in Nigeria waters.The operation which focused on vessels of interes...
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NCDMB, Stakeholders Push Domestic Oil, Gas Equipment Manufacturing

NCDMB, Stakeholders Push Domestic Oil, Gas Equipment Manufacturing

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with oil and gas stakeholders, has initiated steps to implement recommendations from an industry-wide study on in-country manufacturing of key components.A stakeholders’ meeting ...
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Hyundai Motors Nigeria Unveils All-New Mufasa, Grand Creta

Hyundai Motors Nigeria Unveils All-New Mufasa, Grand Creta

Hyundai Motors Nigeria has strengthened its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) portfolio with the launch of the all-new Hyundai Mufasa and Hyundai Grand Creta, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to offering innovative, stylish, and technologically advanced veh...
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Nigeria’s Auto Industry Must Compete On Customer Care, Not Just The Cars It Sells

Nigeria’s Auto Industry Must Compete On Customer Care, Not Just The Cars It Sells

By Segun Kadiri Competition in the automotive market is often discussed in familiar terms: prices, vehicle specifications, design, technology, fuel efficiency and the introduction of new models. These factors matter, and consumers should continue to compare th...
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Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case, Identifies 44 Contacts

Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case, Identifies 44 Contacts

The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and commenced contact tracing, with 44 close contacts identified as part of efforts to prevent further transmission.The Minister of Health and Social Welfar...
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L-R: Olumuyiwa Akande, Group Head, Corporate Communications, SIFAX Group; Babatunde Afolabi, Executive Director, Business Development, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO); Tobi Afolabi, Group Executive Director, Operations and Commercial, SIFAX Group;...
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NCDMB, Dangote Seek Shift From Compliance To Sustainable Nigerian Content

NCDMB, Dangote Seek Shift From Compliance To Sustainable Nigerian Content

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Dangote Group have called for a shift from regulatory compliance to a stronger national commitment to technological innovation, sustainable financing and indigenous capacity development to accel...
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Customs, Afreximbank Advance Border Modernisation

Customs, Afreximbank Advance Border Modernisation

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs administrations of Benin Republic and Cameroon have intensified discussions with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on plans to modernise key regional border corridors to facili...
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Oyetola, Agbakoba, Omatseye, Others For 2026 SCAN Summit

Oyetola, Agbakoba, Omatseye, Others For 2026 SCAN Summit

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will attend the 2026 Summit of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) as Special Guest of Honour, with stakeholders expected to explore solutions to the fina...
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Veritas Assurance Records N23.7b Gross Premium

Veritas Assurance Records N23.7b Gross Premium

​‌‌‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‍​⁠‌‌‌​⁠‌‌​VERITABLE Kapital Assurance Plc has announced a Gross Premium of N23.733 billion for the 2025 financial year, which represents 0.2 per cent growth from 23.694 billion in 2024.Mr Babatunde Irukera, Cha...
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Iwobi’s Strike Ends Fulham’s Winless Run, Eases Pressure On Arbeloa

Iwobi’s Strike Ends Fulham’s Winless Run, Eases Pressure On Arbeloa

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi scored the decisive goal as Fulham secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Hull City at Craven Cottage on Saturday, October 17, ending their winless run in the Premier League and easing pressure on manager Álvaro Arbeloa.Iwo...
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Minister Reiterates Support For Indigenous Shipowners, Assures On CVFF Disbursement

Minister Reiterates Support For Indigenous Shipowners, Assures On CVFF Disbursement

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening indigenous shipping capacity, assuring Nigerian shipowners of sustained support and pledging to facilitate the disbursement of...
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Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Grow Maritime Economy

Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Grow Maritime Economy

MARITIME stakeholders have called for effective implementation of shipping policies to boost indigenous participation and accelerate Nigeria’s blue economy growth.They made the call at a panel session during the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration on Friday ...
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