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1 day ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Michael Olugbode |Laleye Dipo |Ima Ekanem
ISAH ALIYU CHIROMA argues the need for all stakeholders to do more to contain the brutal insurgentsThe resurgence of Boko Haram poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s stability and security. The recent spike in attacks, particularly in Northeast Nigeria, has not only resulted in tragic loss of lives but has also aggravated the socio-economic challenges faced by the region.
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1 week ago | 
thisdaylive.com | James Emejo |Ima Ekanem
•Says operations created 445,000 jobs, supported 236,000 farmers, others•Declares global headwinds from US tariffs unlikely to impair income growth in 2025James Emejo in AbujaThe Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq, yesterday disclosed that the authority has committed a total sum of $10.33 billion to stimulate economic activities in various sectors of the economy.
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1 week ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Kemi Olaitan |Sunday Aborisade |Ima Ekanem |Deji Elumoye
•Oduwole declares country now ready for businessJames Emejo in Abuja and Oluchi Chibuzor in LagosNigeria yesterday officially gazetted and transmitted the ECOWAS Schedule of Tariff Offers for Trade in Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to the AfCFTA Secretariat. The move came ahead of the 16th meeting of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers (COM), which is being held today in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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2 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Adeyinka Salami |Ima Ekanem |Kayode Tokede
The implementation of the Community Development Agreement with host communities by the management of Dangote Cement Ibese Plant, received commendation at the weekend as host communities as well as the Federal Ministry of Solid Mineral Development praised the management for diligent execution of the agreement for the benefit of the rural communities.
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3 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Adeyinka Salami |James Emejo |Ima Ekanem
•Targets N5bn salesThe 2025 Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair is set to become Nigeria’s largest trade and commerce gathering, with an anticipated N5 billion in sales, over 220 vendors, and an expected 75,000 attendees in three days. According to a statement, the second edition of the partnership between Naija Brand Chick and Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture focuses on leveraging entertainment to further drive trade.
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3 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Deji Elumoye |Ndubuisi Francis |Ima Ekanem
Emmanuel Addeh in AbujaChina has held up the $23 billion sale of dozens of ports, including two key ports in the Panama Canal, to a group led by US investing giant, BlackRock, after President Donald Trump expressed concern about Beijing’s sway over the strategic shipping lanes.
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Michael Olugbode |Ima Ekanem
Michael Olugbode in AbujaThe Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has disclosed that over 956 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya, in the first quarter of 2025 alone. She noted this was achieved courtesy of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission For Refugees Migrants And Internally Displaced Persons Offices (NCRMI).
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Ndubuisi Francis |Ima Ekanem
•Rising geo-economic tensions, protectionism, trade disputes may cause disruptions in 2025 •US’ trade deficit with China reaches -$355bn •Global debt now three times more than GDP •At $97.83tn, US accounts for a third of world’s $318.4tn total debt Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Global trade hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, expanding 3.7 per cent ($1.2 trillion), according to the latest Global Trade Update by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), which warned that while trade remains strong,...
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Ndubuisi Francis |Ima Ekanem |James Emejo
•Urges countries to strengthen outbreak response, enhance surveillance, reporting for poultry sector•FAO, WOAH launch 10-year plan to combat high pathogenicity avian influenzaOluchi ChibuzorFood and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), a specialised agency of the United Nations focused on leading global efforts to fight hunger and improve food security, warned member countries about the danger of neglecting the spread of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza, and called for action.
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Emmanuel Addeh |Kayode Tokede |Ima Ekanem |Peter Uzoho
Emmanuel Addeh in AbujaNigeria’s leading indigenous energy group, Oando Plc, yesterday confirmed its selection as the preferred bidder for the 175,000 barrels per day Guaracara Refining Company Limited (GRC) refinery assets from Trinidad Petroleum Holdings Ltd (TPHL). Oando Plc, listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, in a statement, noted that it has now been formally advised in writing of its choice as the preferred bidder for the lease by the country.
