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AFC Secures Additional US$100m Facility from India Exim Bank

To Boost Africa’s Infrastructure Development Africa Finance Corpo- ration (AFC) the continent’s leading infra- structure solutions provider, has announced the successful closing...

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Government

World Bank, Nigeria Partner to boost Blue Economy Agenda

The World Bank and Nigeria have entered into strategic partnership to boost the country’s blue economy resources. Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine and...

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Environment

Cross River residents left helpless as fire safety fails

BY EHIGIMETOR IGBAUGBA The pain felt by traders at the Akim Timber Market in Calabar on March 28, 2025, remains vivid, following...

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Economy

FG bans importation of cement, poultry foods, pharma products from non-ECOWAS countries

Nigerian government has banned the importation of poultry foods, cement, pharmaceutical and agricultural products from countries outside the Economic Community of West...

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Aviation

Aviation Fuel Costs: Domestic Airlines Threaten Nationwide Shutdown

The Airline Operators of Nigeria has warned that domestic airlines may suspend operations nationwide from April 20, if the rising cost of...

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Feature News

Braimah’s Nigeria fails another general as with numerous others

BY EBUKA UKOH A country that cannot protect its foot soldiers does not hold out any promise of safety to ordinary citizens....

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Economy

Inflation Rises to 15.38% y/y in March

As Headline Inflation Reverses Disinflation Trend Nigeria’s headline inflation rose by 32bps to 15.38 percent % y/y in March from 15.06% y/y...

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Finance

CSCS Lifts Market Efficiency with New Investor-Centric Services

The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), has rolled out a range of new services aimed at improving investor experience, fostering inclusion,...

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Crime

Terrorism financing: SEC to freeze assets of 10 individuals, 3 entities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, has directed capital market operators to freeze assets linked to 10 individuals and three entities...