Singer Aituaje Iruobe (Waje) has stated that she cannot date or marry a man who is unsuccessful or younger than her, citing these as deal-breakers in her search for a life partner. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the mother of one emphasized that at her stage in life, she is not interested in starting

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Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has been invited to address the Sixth Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand, South Africa, this November. The 14-day session, which began on November 3, 2025, brings together legislators, policymakers, and development leaders from across Africa to discuss governance priorities

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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has called for stronger efforts to formalise informal cross-border trade (ICBT), describing it as a “dynamic and indispensable part of Nigeria’s trade landscape.” Speaking at a technical session in Ibadan, Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, NEPC CEO, represented by Mrs. Bolanle Emmanuel, highlighted that ICBT sustains livelihoods—particularly for women and youth—supports

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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate governance, accountability, and operational excellence as it unveils a renewed strategy to strengthen local content performance in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The announcement followed a two-day strategic retreat in Akwa Ibom State, attended by members of the Board’s Governing Council,

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Nigeria’s non-oil export sector recorded $3.23 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 19.6% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Produce Export Development Alliance (PEDA). The growth, driven by cocoa, sesame, and horticultural produce, highlights the country’s gradual recovery in agribusiness and rising demand for structured trade facilitation.

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AXA Mansard Health has urged organisations to treat employee wellbeing as a strategic investment that drives productivity and business growth, rather than a financial burden. The company’s CEO, Mr. Tope Adeniyi, made the call during a breakfast meeting with senior HR and business leaders in Lagos, highlighting the rising cost of healthcare and its impact

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The Federal Government has announced that the National Housing Data Centre (NHDC) will be fully operational by December 2025, aiming to revolutionize Nigeria’s housing and real estate policies through reliable, evidence-based data. Coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD), the NHDC will harmonize housing statistics nationwide, track progress in addressing the

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Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has unveiled 50 tax exemptions and reliefs aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners, average taxpayers, and small businesses under Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, effective January 1, 2026. Describing the reforms as one of the most people-focused in recent

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Woodhall Capital is leading efforts to attract $50 billion in global investments to accelerate infrastructure, energy, and development projects across Nigeria. Founder Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu highlighted the firm’s growing success in mobilizing international capital, noting a key milestone: a pre-investor forum at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where representatives from all 36 states engaged with global

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LPV Technologies (LPVT) has achieved a major milestone for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, as its locally manufactured solar panels earned the prestigious TÜV SÜD certification, meeting the strict International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. The achievement signals a boost for locally produced clean energy solutions. In a statement, LPVT said the TÜV SÜD mark is recognized

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