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Nigeria, Brazil ink aviation agreement in landmark diplomatic ties

Nigeria and Brazil have signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement, clearing the path for direct flights between the two nations and strengthening both aviation and diplomatic ties. The accord was finalized during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-day state visit to Brazil, following talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília. The signing ceremony […]

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Boeing labour activism threatens production lines

Boeing Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg’s efforts to reshape the company’s culture are facing a critical test as labor activism surges across its United States operations, threatening to disrupt fighter-jet production lines. Ortberg has emphasized civility, respect, and openness as the company seeks to recover from years of internal crises, including whistleblower allegations of retaliatory […]

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Presidency defends Tinubu’s two-day official visit to Brazil

The Presidency on Sunday defended President Bola Tinubu’s two-day official visit to Brazil, scheduled for 24–25 August 2025. Addressing criticism of the trip on TVC’s Sunday Politics in Abuja, presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare described the visit as a strategic move to deepen Nigeria’s cooperation with Latin America’s largest economy and key BRICS member. Dare noted […]

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Tinubu arrives Brazil for two-day state visit

President Bola Tinubu has landed in Brasília, Brazil’s capital, for a two-day state visit. This was disclosed by the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga via his official X handle. According to Onanuga, Tinubu arrived from Los Angeles, United States, and was welcomed by senior Brazilian government officials at Brasília Air Base. […]

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Remi Tinubu leather hub to boost Lagos global status – Obasa

Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, stated that the newly inaugurated Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub is set to position Lagos as a global center for leather production and innovation. Located in the Matori area of Mushin, the hub is expected to generate over $250 million in annual export revenue. The […]

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NDPC issues 21-day compliance notice to banks, Gaming operators

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a 21-day compliance notice to banks, insurance firms, pension companies, gaming operators, and insurance brokers suspected of breaching the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023. According to the commission, the notice is part of a sector-by-sector review aimed at enforcing the law, which took effect last year to protect […]

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Dangote, Mitsui Chemicals to launch joint petrochemical project

Dangote Industries has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals to establish a joint petrochemical venture in Nigeria. According to a statement from Mitsui Chemicals, the project will source feedstock from Dangote’s 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lagos. S&P Global noted that Mitsui Chemicals will provide technology for resin and fertiliser production, enabling Dangote to […]

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Afreximbank names TGI premier partner for IATF2025

The African Export-Import Bank has named Tropical General Investments Group as the premier partner for the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair, a flagship event projected to unlock over $44 billion in trade and investment deals and cement its reputation as Africa’s leading trade and investment platform. In a statement on Sunday, Afreximbank confirmed that the fair […]

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Prioritise local firms in Lagos airport fencing, MAN tells FG

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to prioritize indigenous producers in the supply of fencing materials for the Lagos airport perimeter fencing project, cautioning against the importation of Clear Vu fencing. In its statement, MAN praised the government’s infrastructure drive but emphasized that the procurement process for the Murtala Mohammed […]

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Wema Bank surpasses N157bn in first phase of recapitalisation

Wema Bank Plc has exceeded its recapitalisation target after successfully completing the first phase of its capital-raising plan, securing N157 billion through a rights issue. The digital-focused lender launched the exercise to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation directive, noting that the strong investor response underscores confidence in its strategy, leadership, and long-term growth […]

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Nigeria, Japan move to boost cooperation in mining sector

Nigeria and Japan are advancing plans to deepen cooperation in the mining sector, with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and officials of the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security pledging to facilitate Japanese investments in Nigeria’s vast mineral resources. The commitment followed discussions at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on […]

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Customs, NACCIMA strengthen ties on trade facilitation, revenue growth

The Nigeria Customs Service has restated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture to boost trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. In a statement on Sunday, Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi gave the assurance while receiving NACCIMA’s newly elected National President, Jani Ibrahim, and […]