Food and agriculture stakeholders in Ogun, Oyo, and Kwara States have welcomed the recent decline in food prices, praising government policies and interventions that have helped ease the cost of living. However, experts caution that sustained efforts are needed to maintain these reductions. A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed notable price

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s expanding coalition demonstrates President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to inclusivity, competence, and national unity. Shettima made the remarks in Lokoja, Kogi State, while formally receiving former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Idris Wada, and other prominent politicians into the APC. He emphasized that the decision

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties in Osun State to conduct their primaries strictly in accordance with the law ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The call was made by Dr. Mutiu Agboke, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun, in a statement issued by INEC Public Relations Officer, Olurode

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The Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) has credited the resilience of Nigerian companies for their ability to sustain mergers, acquisitions (M&A), and debt issuances despite challenging economic conditions. Speaking at the AIHN Annual Investment Banking Awards in Lagos, AIHN President Kemi Awodei noted that the tough financial environment did not stop companies from

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The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), together with major international oil companies such as Shell, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil, has pledged strong support for Nigeria’s plan to increase crude oil production by one million barrels per day (bpd). The commitments were made at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment

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Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd has reaffirmed its dedication to women’s leadership and inclusion by partnering with Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) for the organisation’s 24th Annual Conference. The event, themed “Own. Walk. Nurture.”, took place from 6–7 November 2025 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. At a panel session

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A 20-year-old man, Chigbo Umeugokwe, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Umuezeiyi village, Achina, Aguata LGA. The incident reportedly occurred on October 29, 2025, when the suspect invaded a local shop armed with a gun and axe, abducted the girl, and took her to a nearby bush, where

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on investors to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s aviation industry, highlighting collaboration with private sector operators as key to driving growth. Speaking at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC), he outlined areas for investment, including airport infrastructure, aircraft leasing, maintenance, training, cargo, and aviation-linked real estate. Tinubu emphasized that

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has highlighted the urgent need for deeper African integration to unlock the continent’s industrial and trade potential. Speaking at the launch of the Customs Pact – Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT), he warned that fragmented markets and inefficient borders limit competitiveness, prevent industrial

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reported that trade between Nigeria and other African countries reached ₦4.82 trillion in the first half of 2025, a substantial increase from ₦600 billion recorded the previous year. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi announced the figures during the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) event in Abuja, highlighting the

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