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SAHCO earns ISO 27001:2022 certification, sets new cybersecurity benchmark in Nigeria’s aviation sector

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Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has secured the globally recognised ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, becoming the only aviation ground handling company in Nigeria and among a select few in Africa to attain the standard. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is widely regarded as the international benchmark for information security management, offering a comprehensive…

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Marine and Blue Economy ministry reaffirms anti-corruption drive 

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The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency while declaring open the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs). Represented by Deputy Director of Special Duties, Comfort Madichi, Mahmood…

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NIWA wins Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 Award for cutting boat mishaps by 70%

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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has been named Maritime Agency of the Year 2025 in recognition of its significant progress in enhancing safety across Nigeria’s inland waterways, including a reported 70 percent reduction in boat mishaps. The honour was presented at the 2025 award and dinner night organised by New Telegraph, held at the…

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Nigeria Customs launches One-Stop-Shop platform to cut clearance time, boost trade efficiency

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform aimed at streamlining cargo clearance, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, and strengthening transparency in border management. Speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement held at the Marriott Hotel in Lagos on Friday, Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, said the initiative represents a decisive step toward coordinated,…

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US proposes sanctions on Former Kano Governor Kwankwaso over religious freedom concerns

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Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may face targeted U.S. sanctions, including visa restrictions and asset freezes, under a proposed bill aimed at holding Nigerian individuals and groups accountable for alleged violations of religious freedoms. The legislation, known as the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was introduced on Tuesday by…

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Umahi urges National Assembly to back N7trn bond to complete NNPCL road

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By Adeyemi David Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has called on the National Assembly to support President Bola Tinubu in raising N7 trillion through bonds to fund the completion of road projects previously handled by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Umahi made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while defending the ministry’s…

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FG begins rehabilitation, expansion of Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta express road

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The Federal Government has commenced the full rehabilitation and expansion of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road, a critical traffic corridor in Lagos State, with authorities projecting completion within four months. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr. Olufemi Dare, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the project site, noting that the road spans…

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Ecobank launches business app to drive SME growth in Nigeria

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Ecobank Nigeria has introduced the Ecobank Business App, a digital banking platform aimed at supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The new application enables business owners to manage payments, track transactions, monitor cash flow, and conduct daily financial operations directly from their mobile devices, helping to eliminate…

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Stock market gains N881bn as buying interest boosts investor confidence

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The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish run on Wednesday, adding N881 billion to investors’ wealth as renewed buying interest in key equities strengthened overall market sentiment. The surge was driven by increased demand for large- and mid-cap stocks, including Meyer, Nestlé Nigeria, Fortis Global Insurance, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, and Zichis Agro Allied Industries, alongside…

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