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As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Lamido Yuguda, has emphasized the need for the nation to pursue true financial independence by deepening its capital market. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Yuguda

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its industrial action, protesting the sack of over 800 members of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, who were laid off unceremoniously. President of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, announced the

Denmark strengthens partnership with Nigeria to boost maritime sector From L-R, The The Consul-General, Royal Danish Consulate, Mrs Jette Bjerrum, Ambassador Florentina Ukonga, and the Deputy Director, (Servicom), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mrs Chinyere Ziggy-Azike during the 10 edition

By Vivian Emoni Some vendors at the ongoing Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) have expressed optimism about improved sales amidst a low turnout of customers. The local and foreign vendors expressed their optimism at the fair Abuja on Tuesday. The fair,

By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says the global economy loses over 4.7 trillion dollars through fraud every year, amounting to nearly seven per cent of annual revenues of organisations worldwide. Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, Chairman of SON’s

L-R: Creative Director at Patrick Waheed Ltd. Patrick Koshoni; Creative Director, NANA Collective, Adeyemo Shokunbi; CEO, National Theatre, Nigeria and Founder of Soto Gallery, Tola Akerele; representative of Lagos State Governor/CEO, Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Bukola  Agbaminoja; Managing Director/Regional

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resumed efforts to finalise its long-delayed Regional Blue Economy Strategy, beginning with a high-level consultative workshop held Monday in Abuja. The strategy, which has been pending since its initial drafting in 2022, aims

By Alabi Oluwasore Across Nigeria, more people are abandoning traditional apartments and turning to shop spaces as makeshift homes, as landlords continue to raise rents far beyond the reach of low-income earners. This growing trend has left artisans, traders, and even families

Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has condemned the strike call issued by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), describing it as “ill-timed and counterproductive” to the nation’s economic stability. Speaking through

Nigeria has earned international commendation for its strides in modernizing tax administration, following the successful implementation and expansion of its unique Tax Identification Number (TIN) system across the country. The recognition came from global financial institutions and development partners who lauded the