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Senate endorses Sam Okwaraji U-16 Soccer Championship

[ad_1] Sen. Izunaso chairs steering committee From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on Sports Development has thrown its weight behind the annual Sam Okwaraji Under-16 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Soccer Championship, recently approved by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The committee expressed its support when it received the Steering Committee of the tournament at […]

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NCDMB acquires 20% equity in 100kbpd refinery project

[ad_1] From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sealed a deal to acquire 20 per cent equity in a 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery project being established by African Refinery Group Ltd, in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd). The share purchase agreement for this

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Passenger sues Virgin Atlantic over lost luggage claims

[ad_1] By Lukman Olabiyi A passenger on Virgin Atlantic Airways, Alhaji Ahmed Rabiu, has told the Federal High Court, Lagos, that, contrary to the airline’s claims, he was neither compensated for his lost luggage nor was it replaced. Rabiu, who made these claims in his response to Virgin Atlantic Airways’ statement of defence, stated that

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FG, CBN collaborate to boost MSMEs with single-digit loans

[ad_1] From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government, in an intensified effort to boost Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A newly formed committee will work to enhance financing options for small businesses, with a focus on providing access to

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FCCPC wins court case on regulatory authority in telecom sector

[ad_1] From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has won the case instituted against it by telecommunications giant MTN regarding its regulatory authority in the telecommunications sector. The case, heard before Justice F.N. Ogazi, was instituted by Emeka Nnubia, a shareholder of MTN and a legal practitioner, who sought to

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FG clarifies tariff increase rumours, reveals power sector reform plans

[ad_1] From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government on Monday addressed recent media reports regarding a potential 65% increase in electricity tariffs. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen emphasised that the reports misrepresented her earlier statements. She clarified that while tariffs currently cover approximately 65% of the actual cost of electricity supply,

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How public relations drives economic growth in developing economies

[ad_1] By Chukwuma Umeorah Public relations has become a fundamental tool for economic growth and societal transformation in developing nations, serving as a bridge between businesses, governments, and the public. Recognising this, Nigerian Women in Public Relations (NWIPR) is set to highlight PR’s critical role at its upcoming ‘Experiencing PR’ conference, showcasing how strategic PR

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CBN nears completion of $7bn FX backlog clearance

[ad_1] From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is on the verge of finalising the clearance of a $7 billion foreign exchange backlog, Governor Olayemi Cardoso has announced, adding that forensic verification processes are nearing completion. He made this disclosure at the Second Existing Foreign Direct Investors Roundtable and Regulators’ Forum and

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FG, Enugu sign host state agreement for 2026 National Sports Festival

[ad_1] The Federal Government and the Enugu State Government have signed the host state agreement in respect of the 2026 National Sports Festival billed to be held in the South East State. The agreement, which was signed by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade for the FG and Governor Peter Mbah

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MMCC seeks federal revalidation for $27.29bn Escravos Seaport project

[ad_1] By Steve Agbota The Chairman of Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC), Rear Admiral Andrew Okoja (retd), has called on the federal government to issue a revalidation letter required to facilitate the financing and development of the $27.29 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC) project in Delta State. Speaking during a global media parley held

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