DisCo Pledges 24-Hour Electricity to Anambra via CNG Plan

FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company announces plans to deliver uninterrupted 24-hour electricity to selected areas in Anambra State using a Compressed Natural Gas-powered project, targeting completion within six to eight months.

Shippers' Council Suspends Shipping Tariff Hike

The Nigerian Shippers' Council has ordered shipping lines to suspend a recent tariff hike, citing concerns over timing and impact on port users, following protests by freight forwarders in Lagos.

Tax Reforms to Favor Women, Youths, FG Assures

The Federal Government has assured that ongoing fiscal and tax reforms will create a fairer, more inclusive system supporting economic participation, with a focus on women, youths, and informal workers.

SCAN Pushes Green Ports, Celebrates Dockworkers in 2026 Event

The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) calls for green port initiatives and sustainable practices for dockworkers, with a focus on environmental performance and economic viability in seaports. The upcoming SCAN Dockworkers' Day 2026 wil

Alakija Urges Nigerian Women to Persist with Faith

Folorunsho Alakija, Africa's richest woman, encourages Nigerian women to embrace persistence and faith to overcome barriers, sharing her journey from modest beginnings to business success at an International Women's Day event.

Remembering Lawal Yusuf Obelawo: A Nigerian Titan

Lawal Yusuf Obelawo, a pioneering Nigerian entrepreneur and community leader, passed away at 95. His legacy includes founding Africa's first plastic pipe factory and shaping Osun State's creation.

Rotary e-Club Empowers 52 with N10M Vocational Tools

The Rotary e-Club of Maryland Ikeja has transformed lives by empowering 52 beneficiaries with vocational equipment worth N10 million, including sewing machines and grinding machines, to combat unemployment and foster self-reliance.

Nestlé Pure Life Wins 2025 Product of the Year Award

Nestlé Pure Life has been honored with the 2025 Product of the Year award by Leadership Newspaper for its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality drinking water and advancing sustainability initiatives in Nigeria.

Nigeria's Petrol Price Soars 39.5%, Highest Global Increase

Nigeria has experienced the world's sharpest petrol price increase at 39.5% between February and March, driven by Middle East tensions disrupting global oil markets and surpassing increases in Laos, Australia, and the United States.

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