The Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) has voiced grave concerns regarding the adverse ramifications that the recent escalation of local shipping levies by CMA CGM Nigeria…
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Nigeria experienced another widespread blackout on Friday as the country’s electricity grid suffered a partial collapse, plunging several cities into darkness. The grid failure, attributed to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 28,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N35.8 million along the Lagos-Ogun border region as it continues…
A militant assault on a military post has resulted in the deaths of six soldiers in northern Benin, where government forces are working to address cross-border…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, focusing on key areas such as…
International Business Machines (IBM), which is an American company, has exited the Nigerian economic space. The company announced that it is also leaving other African countries,…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has increased Nigeria’s proposed 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion, as initially presented to the National Assembly (NASS) on December 18, 2024,…
A cab-hailing service organisation known as Bolt has faced strong opposition from its drivers over a recent 50% fare reduction, which they argue exacerbates their financial…
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has appropriated a total of $1.07 billion in funding for health sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has donated N30 million to the family of the esteemed National Flag designer, the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi. This comes two…