Lagos fingers farmers, others in food contamination

Adulteration in Nigeria’s food sector has been attributed to substandard practices by key players across the agricultural value chain — particularly farmers, traders, and market vendors. This was revealed by the Director of the Fresh Food Hub at the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, during a Stakeholders Dialogue on the…

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Customs impounds bullet proof vests, prohibited items worth N1.2b

The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), Federal Operation Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, Ikeja has swooped down on smugglers, seized bullet proof vests, goods worth over N1.2 billion and arrested seven suspects in connection with  the 46 seizures that were made by the officers of the unit in the last two weeks. Addressing reporters in Lagos yesterday,…

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Nigeria seeks $25b investment for Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is pursuing a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project aimed at supplying natural gas to Europe through the West African coastline. Mr Shettima disclosed this during a meeting with Vitol Group, the world’s largest independent commodity trader, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project will…

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How Tinubu’s economic reforms attracted ₦3.42tr trade surplus, by Kalu

The Deputy Speaker, Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has said the reform efforts of President Bola Tinubu increased the nation’s trade surplus to N3.42 trillion ($2.25 billion) in the fourth quarters of 2024, driven by increased exports. Kalu who spoke at the inauguration of over 20,000 new members of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP)…

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Nigeria targets $1tr global outsourcing market with talent export programme

The Federal Government is targeting a substantial bite of the $1 trillion global outsourcing industry with the relaunch of the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) which will position Nigeria’s youth as a world-class talent pool for digital and professional services. Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment led by the Minister, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, championed…

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NGX: Policy inconsistency threatens Tinubu’s $1tr ambition

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), yesterday, said policy inconsistency, currency woes must be tackled to achieve the Federal Government’s proposed $1 trillion economy. Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (formerly the Nigeria Stock Exchange) Dr Umaru Kwairanga made the call in Lagos. He said these were challenges that must be surmounted if that economic milestone…

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Otedola, investors pledge commitments to key sectors

Prominent Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola and other major investors have expressed renewed confidence in the Federal Government’s economic reform agenda and pledged to deepen their investments in sectors vital to the country’s inclusive growth and competitiveness. Otedola made this known during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…

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Marketers laud Tinubu on oil sector reforms, others

The Association of Nigerian Refineries Petroleum Marketers (ANRPM), in conjunction with its Board of Trustees, has hailed President Bola Tinubu, on his second anniversary in office. The association noted that over the period, Nigeria has witnessed notable strides across various sectors, driven by visionary leadership, including a renewed focus on the blue economy. In a…

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MTN Nigeria, PAU welcome MIP cohort 4

MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University, has announced the fourth cohort of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), welcoming 20 outstanding media professionals from across print, broadcast, online and digital content creation. The six-month certificate programme, which officially began on May 19, 2025, is fully funded by MTN…

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