Nigeria's Power Crisis: States with One Hour Electricity Daily

A severe electricity crisis grips Nigeria, with households in multiple states reporting barely one hour of power daily. The blackouts, worsened by a heatwave, force reliance on generators and solar systems, causing business closures and food spoilage.

Colombia Military Plane Crash Kills 66 Near Ecuador Border

A Colombian military transport aircraft carrying 128 people crashed shortly after takeoff near Puerto Leguizamo, killing at least 66 personnel and injuring dozens. Emergency responders and residents mounted rescue efforts despite limited medical facilitie

Naira Records Worst Single-Day Drop, Reserves Decline

The Nigerian naira experienced its sharpest single-day depreciation in months, closing at N1,388.38 against the dollar. External reserves fell for the sixth consecutive session amid geopolitical tensions affecting global financial flows.

NIMN Pushes for Women's Role in Marketing Leadership

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria held its inaugural 'Leadhers in Marketing' Conference, emphasizing the need to boost women's impact in integrated marketing communications through mentorship and technology.

IYC Calls for Niger Delta Ports in Maritime Agenda

The Ijaw Youth Council urges President Tinubu to include Niger Delta ports in national development, citing fairness and economic growth. They highlight ports like Burutu and Warri for strategic trade advantages.

NGX: Investors' Wealth Dips by N1.4 Trillion

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the week with a significant downturn, as investors' wealth declined by N1.376 trillion amid losses in key stocks like MTN Nigeria and GTCO.

Legend Internet and Spectranet Merger to Boost Broadband

Legend Internet Plc plans to merge with Spectranet, Nigeria's largest ISP, pending regulatory approvals. The deal aims to enhance network capacity and expand coverage, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape amid rising costs and mobile operator p

Transit, MRO Gaps Hinder Nigeria's Aviation Growth

Debo Adewolu of Embraer highlights that Nigeria's aviation growth is hampered by poor transit facilities and lack of maintenance infrastructure, forcing airlines to ferry aircraft abroad for repairs.

HR Firm Stresses Need for Structured Workforce Systems

HumanManager, an HR and payroll technology company, highlights the growing importance of structured workforce systems in today's evolving business climate, emphasizing AI integration and compliance in dynamic markets.

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