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KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), saying their growth is important to job creation, entrepreneurship and Nigeria’s ambition to build a trillion-dollar economy. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, gave the assurance at the fourth edition of...

KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, hosted a cultural durbar and luncheon at the Garrick Memorial School grounds in Benin on Saturday as part of activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary. The event featured horse riding and cultural displays celebrating the history and traditions of the Benin Kingdom. Traditional rulers and […]

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KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has thrown its support behind the Congress of University Academics (CONUA), calling on the Federal Government to conclude and sign a proposed agreement with the university lecturers’ union without further delay. TUC General Secretary, Comrade Nuhu Toro, stated the position on Saturday after the […]

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KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Federal Government has completed the first phase of mandatory foundational training for 350 procurement officers as part of efforts to improve transparency, prevent corruption and ensure public money is spent properly. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Saturday at the closing ceremony...

KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted JP Morgan approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, marking a step towards expanding the international financial institution’s presence in the country. In a statement on Friday, the CBN said the proposed lender, to be known as JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, […]

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