News Archives — Page 14 of 726

April 8, 2025 No Responses

NASENI, Caverton Helicopters Launch Training Of Female Staff On UAV

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Caverton Helicopters have commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI system-wide in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) technology.The six-week training programme, which kicked...

April 8, 2025 No Responses

NECA Lauds Nigeria Customs Service On Trade Facilitation

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the recent policy reforms and operational improvements introduced under the current administration, particularly in the area of trade facilitation.This...

April 8, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu Mourns Business Icon, Pascal Dozie

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85.Chief Pascal D...

April 8, 2025 No Responses

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs On China

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened huge additional tariffs on imports from China if Beijing did not withdraw its retaliation plans, adding that Washington would begin talks with other countries that want negotiations. The fresh action would stack o...

April 8, 2025 No Responses

FCT Declares Free Health Insurance, Caesarean Section For Pregnant Women

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration has declared a free health insurance scheme and caesarean section for all pregnant women living in the area. The FCTA’s Mandate Secretary for Health, Adedolapo Fasewa, disclosed this on Monday while co...

April 8, 2025 No Responses

Nigerian Navy’s Western Command Strengthens Partnership With SIFAX Group

The Nigerian Navy’s Western Naval Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with SIFAX Group in ensuring the security of Nigeria’s coastal and maritime environment. During a courtesy visit to SIFAX Group’s management, the Fla...

April 7, 2025 No Responses

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Welcomes Inaugural Direct Flight From Algiers

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, April 6th, 2025,welcomed the inaugural direct flight from Algiers, operated by Air Algérie.The Boeing 737 (registration: 7T-VJR) landed at 16:05HRS, with dignitaries from the Nigerian Embassy in Algiers ...

April 7, 2025 No Responses

SEC DG: ISA 2025 To Boost Investor Confidence

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Investments and Securities Act 2025 introduces key reforms aimed at boosting investors confidence, strengthening market oversight and aligning Nigeria’s financial markets with global best pra...

April 7, 2025 No Responses

Brothers Arrested With Cocaine At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two brothers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, with 5kgs of cocaine concealed in the walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to India. A...

April 7, 2025 No Responses

100 Exhibitors For ‘Oja Oge’ By Ecobank

Building on the success of its first edition, Ecobank Nigeria is set to host the second edition of its pop-up marketplace, “Oja Oge by Ecobank.” A statement sent to City Business News explained that the 3-day fashion, beauty, wellness, and...

April 6, 2025 No Responses

CBN Injects $197.71m To Boost Liquidity

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $197.71 million to boost market liquidity and stability in the foreign exchange market. In a statement on Saturday, CBN’s Director of Financial Markets Department, Omolara Duke, said the apex bank has...

April 6, 2025 No Responses

18 Passengers Killed In Ogun Road Accident

Few hours after a road accident claimed seven lives on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 18 people died in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Ikorodu/Sagamu road, while four...

April 5, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu Appoints Sotinrin As Bank Of Agriculture MD

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, effective immediately. A statement issued on Friday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, explained that Sotinrin brings a diverse and extensiv...

April 5, 2025 No Responses

United Capital Shareholders Get M14.4b Dividend For 2024

Shareholders of United Capital Plc has approved a total dividend payout of N14.4 billion for the 2024 financial year, representing 33% increase from the previous year. Speaking at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Transcorp Hi...