Kingsley Chukwu

Government Pushes Self-Sufficiency Drive In Sugar Sector

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reducing sugar imports by strengthening local production under the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan. John Enoh commended stakeholders for their roles in implementing the plan, stressing that collaboration remained key to achieving national targets. He described the infrastructure and investments at the Dangote Sugar facility in Numan as…

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Army Disrupts Criminal Networks, Recovers Arms Across Regions

The Nigerian Army says its ongoing nationwide operations have significantly disrupted criminal activities, dismantled hideouts and recovered stolen items across several states. In Adamawa State, troops of the 232 Battalion raided criminal hideouts, arresting 20 suspects and recovering mobile phones and cash, while also rescuing kidnapped victims and retrieving stolen property. Operations in the North-West…

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Revenue Rises As Reforms Boost NNPC Remittances

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded stronger revenue and remittance figures in February, driven by recent policy reforms aimed at enhancing transparency in the oil and gas sector. The company reported statutory remittances of N1.804 trillion, a sharp increase from N726 billion recorded in January. It attributed the improved performance to reforms…

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NIN Requirement Boosts Financial Inclusion, Say Operators

Stakeholders in the insurance industry have described the NIN linkage directive as a major step toward enhancing financial inclusion and strengthening system security. Mr Segun Bankole, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, said the company had begun sensitising customers through direct messaging. He noted that many policyholders had…

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