Nigerians will now pay at least 50% more of their current charges for voice calls and data usage, following approval of telecom companies’ request for tariffs adjustment by the Nigerian …
Samson Echenim
Samson Echenim
I am a business journalist with nearly 2 decades of experience. I believe in the good journalism upholding the ethics of the profession. Journalism should work as a catalyst for economic development and a healthy nation. From writing news, features and business articles, and anything in-between, to crafting investigative and development reports, it is always a pleasure to engage my world in the most productive manner. Welcome to my world.
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NEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMY
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that it remitted N753 billion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), even as the National Assembly (NASS) handed the authority N1.75 trillion as …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesdsy said it had sanctioned nine commercial banks for failing to dispense cash through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. The …
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NEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMYSHIPPING & TRADE
Nigeria’s international trade hits N197trn, rises by 179.3% in 2024
Despite her economic struggles, Nigeria’s international trade value rose by 179.3% to hit a historic N196.94 trillion. The feat was revealed in the Nigeria Customs Service report for 2024 obtained …
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CUSTOMSNEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMY
Customs records 90.4% rise in revenue collections, hits N6.1trn for 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday released its 2024 performance report showing a whopping duty collection of N6.1 trillion. The sum is the highest in the history of the …
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has recognized SIFAX Group for its significant contribution to Nigeria’s tax revenue growth and compliance efforts in 2024. During an appreciation visit to SIFAX …
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AVIATION TRAVELS & HOSPITALITY
Ibom Air: Female passenger charged for disrupting Uyo-Abuja flight granted bail
An unnamed female passenger who was charged to court for causing the cancellation of an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja, has been granted bail. This was disclosed by …
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NEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMYSHIPPING & TRADE
Why FG, Lagos Govt, promoters must actualise $2.6bn Badagry deep seaport project
The proposed $2.59 billion deep seaport project in Badagry could open an endless vista of economic opportunities for Nigeria and investors if actualised, as the popular Lagos city remains the …
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Transportation and logistics expert, Segun Musa, has decried the poor coordination of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Nigeria, accusing the AfCFTA Coordination Committee of failing to demonstrate the …
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As 2025 kicks off, PROMAD has announced the creation, renaming, and restructuring of several departments to meet its growth needs. The organisation in a statement on Wednesday said the restructuring …