Poultry firm highlights logistics challenges, seeks farmers’ understanding on chick deliveries

By Seun Ibiyemi The Managing Director, Smartjay Enterprises & Agro Consult, Mr Jamiu Atanda has appealed to farmers and stakeholders for greater understanding and patience in the nationwide delivery of day-old chicks, citing significant logistical challenges and risks associated with transportation across Nigeria. In an open letter to its customers and partners, Mr Atanda said…

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Stock market gains N20bn as investor interest lifts key equities

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian stock market sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, recording a marginal gain of N20 billion amid continued investor interest in select equities. Market capitalisation rose from N128.977 trillion to N128.997 trillion, representing a 0.02 per cent increase, while the All-Share Index advanced by 32.14 points to close at 200,957.89. The…

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Power reforms attract $2bn investment, cut liabilities by N700bn – Adelabu

By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says ongoing reforms in the electricity sector have attracted over two billion dollars in fresh investments, signalling renewed investor confidence and improved sector performance. Adelabu made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the commissioning of the new headquarters of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company….

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NCC launches TIRMS to combat sim fraud, enhance digital trust

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new regulatory platform, the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), aimed at enhancing digital security and curbing fraud across Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a stakeholder forum on the initiative. Represented…

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IGP submits state police framework to senate for constitutional review

By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The framework was presented on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja. Barau, who also chairs the Senate…

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Oyetola seeks stronger EU partnership to tackle maritime threats in Gulf of Guinea

By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for deeper collaboration with the European Union to combat emerging maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including illegal fishing, trafficking, and environmental crimes. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the EU Evaluation Mission on the Gulf…

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Customs seize ₦2.53bn smuggled goods, generate ₦14.7bn revenue in Oyo/Osun

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Area Command, has announced the seizure of smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦2.53 billion, alongside revenue generation of ₦14.7 billion within the review period. Speaking during a press briefing held on Thursday at the Command’s headquarters in Ibadan, the Acting Customs…

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Maritime workers raises alarm over rising attacks on vessels at Lagos Ports

By Seun Ibiyemi The President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Francis Bunu, has expressed concern over poor policing of waterfronts at Lagos ports, warning that rising attacks on vessels could undermine confidence in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Bunu spoke in Lagos when members of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) visited the…

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