Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the safety and security of passengers and their belongings. Acting Chief Operating Officer Remi Jibodu made the remarks at a transport summit in Lagos, highlighting the terminal’s advanced security infrastructure. “At MMA2, the safety and security

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Nigeria’s sovereign bonds slipped yesterday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action if the country did not take measures to protect Christians, though experienced investors say the impact is likely to be limited. Longer-dated bonds saw the sharpest decline, with the 2051 issue dropping about 0.5 cents before partially recovering to just under 92

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LECON Finance Company Limited, a licensed finance institution and subsidiary of the Bank of Industry (BOI), has announced the disbursement of over N30 billion in leasing finance to businesses across Nigeria, reinforcing its role in expanding the country’s leasing ecosystem. The company has financed more than 2,000 projects since its inception, with over 230 projects supported in the last

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The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a record-breaking revenue collection of N2.4 trillion for the period of January to October 2025. This figure surpasses its total revenue for the entire 2024 fiscal year, achieved with two months still remaining in 2025. The Command’s performance was capped by an unprecedented monthly collection

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A coalition of leading agricultural organizations has convened key stakeholders to drive a fundamental shift in how Africa builds its food systems, moving from short-term projects to long-term, sustainable transformation. The 2025 Changemakers Conference, hosted by Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Ltd. in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Heifer International, and GIZ, brought together policymakers,

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In a significant move to bolster its exploration portfolio, Chevron has officially entered Guinea-Bissau’s offshore energy sector. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion for the company in the resource-rich MSGBC Basin. Through its subsidiary, Chevron Guinea Bissau Exploration I, Ltda., the energy giant will operate two deepwater blocks—5B (Carapau) and 6B (Peixe Espada)—holding a 90%

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The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has revealed a widespread scheme in which 15,000 candidates used forged university admission letters in an attempt to gain mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Speaking at a pre-mobilisation workshop in Abuja, Oloyede announced that the board has initiated the

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, describing him as a “tax collector” unfit to lead the opposition party. Speaking during a television interview on Monday, Wike accused Damagum of lacking discipline and integrity,

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The Imo State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the brutal assault of a 55-year-old woman, Mrs. Ndididamaka Agu, in the Emekuku area near Owerri. The command’s action follows the circulation of a viral video showing the victim being attacked by a group of men. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police Public

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The Kwara State Police Command has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that some of its officers extorted money from the public along the Osi-Eruku road in the Ekiti Local Government Area. The command’s action was prompted by a video circulating on social media that purportedly shows the officers engaged in the illegal act. In

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