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Oyo Ranked Third In Ease Of Doing Business In Nigeria, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that the state is currently ranked third in Nigeria’s Ease of Doing Business ranking, attributing the achievement to deliberate policies and sustained investments in economic infrastructure.
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Wema Bank Sets November 6 For Hackaholics 7.0 Finale, Records 5,329 Participants
Wema Bank has scheduled November 6, 2026, for the grand finale of its flagship innovation programme, Hackaholics 7.0, after attracting 5,329 participants and generating 1,632 ideas in a nationwide search for young innovators.
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AI: Travel Agency Partners Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace To Boost Retailing
A travel consolidator, Finchglow Travels, has teamed up with Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace and Lufthansa to promote knowledge-sharing and advance technology through Artificial Intelligence (AI) among airlines and travel agencies.
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Seplat Energy Advocates Transparency, Cooperation, Strong Governance In Structured Financing
Seplat Energy Plc has underscored the critical role of transparency, strong corporate governance and stakeholder collaboration in unlocking structured financing opportunities and accelerating sustainable growth across Nigeria's energy sector.
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CBN Approves JPMorgan’s Entry Into Nigeria’s Merchant Banking Sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval-in-principle to global financial institution JPMorgan to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, in a move expected to deepen the country’s financial markets and strengthen its links with international capital markets.
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FTAN President, Badaki, Canvasses Clear Institutional Responsibilities, Professional Dev’t
The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr Aliyu Ajayi Badaki has canvassed for the adoption of clear-cut institutional responsibilities, regulation and professional development among others as pathways to attracting investment and unlocking Nigeria’s tourism potential.
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NACCIMA, NOA Partner On Strengthening National Image-Building
The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening national image-building, responsible citizenship, and positive international relations following an engagement with the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu.
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Julius Berger Wins Reputation, Influence Award
Leading engineering construction company Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has been recognised for its strong corporate reputation and media presence, emerging as the winner of the Construction Sector Reputation and Influence Award at the 2026 Nigeria Digital PR Summit (NDPRS) Awards Gala held in Lagos last…
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Sahara Champions Deeper Energy Journalism To Strengthen Public Understanding
Sahara Group has said that clear explanations of the infrastructure, policies, companies and market forces shaping the energy sector will deepen public understanding of current and emerging energy issues.
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Nigeria Customs, Afreximbank Move To Modernise Benin, Cameroon Border Corridors
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have intensified discussions on a regional border-modernisation programme targeting Nigeria’s border corridors with Benin Republic and Cameroon to facilitate cross-border trade and advance the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA