The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has denied allegations by a 70-year old United States returnee, Mr Olukayode David-Albert, that the officers of the service in Lagos demanded for N76 million …
Samson Echenim

Samson Echenim
I am a business journalist with nearly two 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, analysis, and everything 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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AVIATION TRAVELS & HOSPITALITY
New dawn as NCAA sanctions against Air Peace, Arik, Ethiopian Airline, others put operators on their toes
The days of rendering a more conscious service may be here as the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) sanctions against several local airlines and two international airlines for infringing on …
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday announced dissolution of its Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT). The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, also approved the reduction of road checkpoints …
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AVIATION TRAVELS & HOSPITALITY
Nigerian airlines record 190 cancelled, 5,200 delayed flights in two months –NCAA
In the months of September and October, 2024, domestic airlines in Nigeria cancelled a total of 190 flights and delayed 5,200 scheduled flights resulting in thousands of manhour losses to …
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GLOBAL ECONOMYMONEY MARKETNEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMY
Bilateral Trade: Nigeria renews $2bn currency swap deal with China
As part of policy efforts to strengthen bilaterial trade with her biggest trade partner, Nigeria has reportedly renewed a currency swap deal worth $2 billion with China. According to Bloomberg, …
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MONEY MARKETNEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMYREAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
What you should know about FG’s N250bn housing investment fund
The Federal Government recently announced that it was setting out N250 billion real estate investment fund to bridge the gap in housing provision in the country. The Real Estate Investment …
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GLOBAL ECONOMYSHIPPING & TRADE
How Nigeria is positioning as dumping ground under AfCFTA — Transport expert
For failing to position strategically for the over $400 billion African continental trade regime, Nigeria may only become a dumping ground for products from other African countries. The Vice President, …
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Bankit Africa, a rapidly growing Pan-African fintech company, has announced its official launch in Nigeria, introducing a cutting-edge mobile banking app that is set to transform the financial services landscape. …
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The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, for the command’s outstanding revenue collection of over N2.2 trillion …
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Despite government’s unfriendly policies towards cryptocurrency adoption in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country is leading the world in crypto ownership, according to ConsenSys’ second annual Global Survey. The report indicated …