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Yusuf hails Customs as it generates N93.9bn revenue in 10 months

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commended the Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for recording a 10.1 per cent rise in revenue between January and October 2025. The command generated N93.9 billion within the period, compared with N85.3 billion collected in 2024. The Kano Free...

Aba traders under heavy taxation, exploitation by Otti’s appointees – APC chieftain

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia state, Prince Paul Ikonne, has condemned in strong words the actions of Governor Alex Otti’s appointees who, under the guise of market leadership, have turned Aba markets into centers of intimidation, extortion, and unchecked harassment. Prince Ikonne expressed deep worry...

Nigerian energy firm unveils graduate trainee programme for

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

Energia Ltd., a leading Nigerian independent energy company, has unveiled a graduate trainee programme to accelerate the career growth of young Nigerian professionals in the energy sector. Mr Oladimeji Bashorun, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Energia Ltd., said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Bashorun said the programme, a...

Azman air commits to full compliance of equipment leasing act

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA), has commended Azman Air for its commitment to the full compliance with equipment leasing act. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by Adebola Brookslyn, Head of Media and Corporate Communication of ELRA. Brookslyn quoted the Registrar/CEO,...

Ecobank Nigeria Launches Cash Tender Offer for 2026 Senior Notes

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has announced the launch of a tender offer for its outstanding U.S.$300 million, 7.125% Senior Note Participation Notes due 2026. The bank in a statement said: “As at the date of this announcement, $150 million of the Notes remain outstanding. “The proposed offer commenced on Friday, 28 November...

Movement seeks fulfilment of FG’s promise on 2m electric tricycles

NewsDeskNgDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide the two million electric tricycles promised to its members who registered under the community transport initiative of the Presidential Campaign Council. Dr. Auwal Abdullahi, National President of the movement, made the appeal at a news...

NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike honoured with Excellence in Media Leadership & Advocacy Award

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

It was a moment of pride and reflection on Saturday as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, was honoured with the “Excellence in Media Leadership and Advocacy Award” by the School of Communications and Media Studies, Learn To Live Business School UK...

Textile experts push cultural fabrics as tourism driver

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

Fashion and textile experts on Friday said Nigeria could strengthen its tourism economy by embracing traditional fabrics, investing in local artisans, and boosting production. They spoke at a Lagos symposium organised by Wear Nigeria, with the theme ‘The Role of Traditional Textiles in Sustaining the Tourism Industry.’ Prof. Pamela Cyril-Egware...

Nigeria moves to T+2 settlement cycle

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

Nigeria has formally shifted from a T+3 to a T+2 settlement cycle, marking a significant advance in the ongoing modernisation of its capital market. It was reported that T+2 settlement means securities and funds from trades will now be settled two business days after they are executed. Mr Temi Popoola,...

Timi Frank demands immediate release of Guinea-Bissau opposition leader, election results

NewsDeskNgNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Comrade Timi Frank, has raised fresh alarm over what he describes as “a dangerous assault on democracy in Guinea-Bissau,” following reports of a staged coup plot leading to the detention of main opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira and the withholding of presidential...

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Laments Removal Of Railway Sleepers In Alkaleri, Tafawa Balewa

Amnesty International Reports 1,100 Kidnappings In Nigeria In Three Months

FG Unlocks $200 Million AfDB Funding To Boost National Fibre Infrastructure

Yusuf hails Customs as it generates N93.9bn revenue in 10 months

Aba traders under heavy taxation, exploitation by Otti’s appointees – APC chieftain

Nigerian energy firm unveils graduate trainee programme for

Azman air commits to full compliance of equipment leasing act

Ecobank Nigeria Launches Cash Tender Offer for 2026 Senior Notes

Movement seeks fulfilment of FG’s promise on 2m electric tricycles

NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike honoured with Excellence in Media Leadership & Advocacy Award

Textile experts push cultural fabrics as tourism driver

Nigeria moves to T+2 settlement cycle

Timi Frank demands immediate release of Guinea-Bissau opposition leader, election results