Hedgerow Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), recently concluded a Capacity Building Training on Cost Engineering and Quantity Surveying in Oil and Gas Projects in Lagos. The training aimed to equip participants with practical skills to manage costs and quantities efficiently in oil and gas projects, enhancing both

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The ninth Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) 2025 Conference will convene next Thursday at the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together top industry leaders to discuss the future of Nigeria’s financial system. The event will feature Philip Ikeazor, Deputy Governor of the Financial System Stability Directorate at the Central Bank of

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, at a ceremony over the weekend, conferred the prestigious title of Erelu of Yorubaland on philanthropist Dr Becky Olubukola in recognition of her significant contributions to community development. Oba Owoade highlighted the importance of strengthening traditional institutions while embracing progressive leadership, noting that the Erelu title symbolizes influence,

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Recent decisions by Katsina, Plateau, and the federal government to close schools amid rising insecurity are deeply troubling. Shutting 41 Unity Schools nationwide signals surrender rather than solutions. If the government itself lacks confidence in the nation’s security, how can citizens feel safe? Closing schools threatens Nigeria’s future. Schools are critical for socialization, discipline, and

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The 2025 oil bid licensing round in Nigeria is set to begin on December 1, 2025, with the National Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) portal going live on the same day. Commission Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe assured that the process would be fully digitised, transparent, and in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021,

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Nigeria’s non-oil export earnings, recently exceeding $2.7 billion, could see a major boost if the country fully leverages its sunflower seed value chain, experts say. While South Africa produces over 700,000 tons annually, Nigeria currently produces less than 300,000 tons. According to Ofon Udofia, Executive Secretary of the Institute of Export Operations & Management (IEOM),

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The Schneider Electric Foundation has partnered with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) to provide specialized training equipment aimed at equipping students with practical, energy-related technical skills. The initiative is part of Schneider Electric’s global commitment to youth education and entrepreneurship. The donation includes customized didactic benches for domestic wiring and industrial motor starter

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MTN Group has joined forces with the Federal Government of Nigeria to advocate for a more robust bilateral framework between Nigeria and South Africa, aiming to deepen regional economic integration. The call was made during the Nigeria–South Africa Presidential Trade and Investment Breakfast Dialogue, supported by MTN ahead of the G20 Summit. The event provided

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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, alongside the President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Kene Nzekwe, has underscored the critical role of quantity surveyors in Nigeria’s construction sector. Speaking at the NIQS conference over the weekend, themed “Rebuilding Nigeria: Enhancing National Development through Fiscal Reforms, Infrastructure Planning,

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Sophia Momodu, mother of Davido’s first child, Imade, has addressed criticism over her daughter’s absence from the singer’s 33rd birthday celebration in Atlanta. In a post on Snapchat, Sophia denied claims that she prevented Imade from attending and emphasized her role as a protective mother. She criticized the spread of unverified stories, stressing that her

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