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Controversy as Seplat disputes ExxonMobil deal cancellation
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Seplat hands FG required documents in CEO’s immigration suit

An energy company, Seplat, stated on Thursday that it has provided the necessary documents concerning its CEO, Roger Brown, to the Nigerian Government. This statement came after news had emerged earlier that day that the Nigerian Federal Government had pressed charges against Seplat Energy Plc and its CEO for violating the Immigration Act of 2015. […]

Nigerians in the UK face job loss over sponsorship eligibility
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Uk recorded zero economic growth in February – Report 

The UK economy did not grow in February despite experiencing an economic growth surge of 0.4% in January.   According to BBC, the Office for National Statistics said that growth in the construction industry was counteracted by falls in public sector services due to strikes.   In January, there was an unexpected 0.4% surge in […]

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China’s exports hits unexpected inrease first time in six months

China’s exports saw an unexpected increase in March, rising 14.8% from that of 2022 after close to six months of declines. This surprised economists who had predicted a 7.0% fall. According to Reuters, officials attributed the rise to increased demand for electric vehicles, solar products, and lithium batteries. However, analysts caution that the jump may […]

Sahara Group
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Sahara Group rebrands to promote energy access

A driver of sustainable energy, Sahara Group Foundation, which is the social sustainability arm of the Sahara Group, a company that deals with energy and infrastructure, has revealed its updated brand identity. According to The Punch, the purpose of the  rebranding to strengthen the Group to advance access to sustainable environments and energy. The unveiling […]

NAFDAC cuts licensing fees by 65%
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NAFDAC, UK negotiate bilateral agreement for Nigerian products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control revealed that it is working on a bilateral deal with the UK Government which would enable easier exports of Nigerian processed products registered with NAFDAC. To take full advantage of the opportunity, business owners who intend to enter the processed food export industry are invited […]

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Demand for banknotes lowest in 20 years –  De La Rue

A British security printing and papermaking company, De La Rue, has said that there has been a significant decrease in global demand for banknotes, the lowest in the last 20 years. De La Rue who is responsible for designing one-third of the world’s banknotes and operational in 140 counties has observed a decline in cash […]

US deficits projected $1trn higher over next decade
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Dollar drops as inflation falls behind projection

The value of the dollar fell sharply on Wednesday after data indicated that the increase in U.S. consumer prices in March was lower than projection. According to CNBC, this development may decrease the probability of the Federal Reserve continuing to raise interest rates. In March, the Consumer Price Index experienced a rise of only 0.1%, […]

X to offer paid users xAI chatbot - Musk
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Twitter cuts workforce to 1500 – Elon Musk

The CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk stated that the social media company is “roughly breaking even” in term of revenue having cut employees to 1500. He said this during an interview wirh BBC and broadcasted live on Twitter Spaces. He attributed this to the return of most of its advertisers and the success of its […]

Nigeria's leading real estate company, Afriland Properties
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Afriland assets hit N19bn in 2022 – Report

A leading  real estate company, Afriland Properties Plc has reported that its overall assets rose by 12 per cent from N17.3bn in 2021 to N19.4bn in 2022. This information was made known in a statement regarding the company’s audited financial results for the year that ended on December 31, 2022, accessed by The Punch. According […]

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Infrastructure upgrade will support cashless policy – Remita

The Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited, Deremi Atanda, has stressed the need for quality infrastructure upgrade to support the growth of digital payments in Nigeria. This was during the first edition of the SystemSpecs Tech Innovation Webinar Series held in partnership with FintechNGR, accessed by The Punch. The event, themed ‘Cashless policy: Sustaining […]

Controversy as Seplat disputes ExxonMobil deal cancellation
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Edo Assembly summons Seplat, others over land dispute 

The Management of Seplat Energy and leaders of the Orogho community have been summoned by the Edo House of Assembly on Monday regarding a land dispute. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the community’s leaders had previously submitted a petition to the House, asking them to prevent Edo land from being given to Delta […]

FG okays free trade zone status for Ekiti Knowledge Zone
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FG okays free trade zone status for Ekiti Knowledge Zone

    The Federal Government has approved a free trade zone status for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone initiative of Ekiti State Government. According to The PUNCH, the approval by the presidency was given after a request for the status by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo. According to a statement titled, “President […]