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July 21, 2025
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Police, ECONOMY

Retired Police Officers Defy Rain to Protest ‘Unjust’ Pension Scheme at National Assembly

Amid rain, some retired police officers on Monday staged a protest at the entrance gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. The protesters are demanding their removal from the Contributory...

July 18, 2025
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ECONOMY

ADC Demands Audit as Nigeria Considers Selling $2.8bn ‘Rehabilitated’ Refineries

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged for a thorough audit of Nigeria’s refineries before any plans to sell the assets are pursued. In a statement released by its...

July 17, 2025
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electricity, ECONOMY

Proposed Electricity Act Threatens Federal-State Harmony, Hikes Consumer Costs – Power Commissioners Warn

The Forum of Commissioners of Power and Energy has expressed strong reservations over the proposed Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that its passage could trigger a constitutional conflict...

July 17, 2025
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finance, ECONOMY

CBN Injects $4.1bn to Stabilize Naira Amid Reserve Decline: Sustainability in Question

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected a total of $4.1bn into the foreign exchange market in the first half of 2025, a move aimed at stabilising the naira...

July 16, 2025
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Environment, ECONOMY

Much Ado About Single-Use Plastic

Nigeria, a nation experiencing the twin problems of population explosion and urbanisation, is at the crossroads in its battle against environmental degradation. One of the most widespread threats is...

July 12, 2025
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ECONOMY, Politics

12 Nigerian States Miss Q1 2025 Revenue Targets Despite N117bn Debt Spending

At least 12 Nigerian states, including Lagos, failed to meet their revenue targets for the first quarter of 2025, despite collectively spending N117 billion on servicing public debt during...

July 3, 2025
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unity bank, ECONOMY, Empowerment

Unity Bank Empowers Young Entrepreneurs With ₦16M Business Grant

No fewer than 30 young entrepreneurs have been awarded a ₦16 million business grant by Unity Bank Plc during the latest edition of its flagship entrepreneurship development initiative, the...

July 1, 2025
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ECONOMY

UN Agencies Advocate Strategic Investment in Nigeria’s MSMEs to Accelerate Inclusive Economic Growth

UN agencies in Nigeria have called for increased investment in the development of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to promote inclusive economic growth in the country. This appeal...

June 25, 2025
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Sanwo-Olu, ECONOMY, Lagos state

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Lagos Market Advisory Council, Calls for Integrity and Inclusive Growth

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, inaugurated the Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) and charged them to work diligently to improve market operations, enhance security, promote...

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June 25, 2025
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unity bank, ECONOMY

World Environment Day: Stakeholders at Unity Bank Webinar Demand Urgent Action on Plastic Pollution

Environmental activists and climate change advocates seized the opportunity of a webinar hosted by Unity Bank to call for urgent and coordinated action to tackle Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution...