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Nigeria Maritime Sector Records Strong Growth in First Quarter of 2026

Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded significant growth in the first quarter of 2026 as the Nigerian Ports Authority reported major increases in vessel tonnage,...

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NAAPE Warns Aviation Fuel Crisis Could Threaten Flight Safety and Cause Job Losses

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing Jet A1 aviation fuel crisis in Nigeria,...

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Rano Air Suspends Some Flights as Jet Fuel Price Surge Hits Nigerian Aviation Sector

Domestic carrier Rano Air has announced a temporary suspension of some of its flight operations, citing the sharp and unsustainable rise in aviation...

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Lagos Assembly Moves to End Union Tax Collection, Pushes Full Revenue Harmonisation Bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly is considering a new bill aimed at restructuring tax collection across the state and stopping the activities...

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Ogun Defends Hajj Flight Relocation from Gateway Airport to Lagos, Denies Safety Concerns

The Ogun State Government has clarified the relocation of a batch of 2026 Hajj pilgrims from the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, to Lagos,...

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Federal Ministry of Works Announces Partial Closure of Ikorodu Sagamu Road for Reconstruction

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu Sagamu Road starting from Monday as reconstruction work...

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Atiku Calls for Suspension of NNPC Refinery Deal With Chinese Firms

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension and public scrutiny of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPC agreement...

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Tegbe Denies Claim He Promised to Fix Nigeria’s Power Grid in Three Months

The Minister designate for Power Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has dismissed reports suggesting he promised to fix Nigeria’s electricity grid within three months, describing...

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Senate Passes N2.285 Trillion FCT 2026 Budget for Infrastructure and Development

The Senate has approved the 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory, endorsing a total expenditure of N2.285 trillion aimed at...

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NUPENG Demands Results from FG China Refinery Partnership

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has urged the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to ensure...