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The Group Managing Director of Sujimoto, Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, predicts a significant surge in Dangote Refinery shares while calling for the emergence of more industrial champions to drive Nigeria’s economic transformation. He emphasizes that achieving a $1 trillion economy requires a shift from exporting raw materials to building local productive capacity.
Organizational expert Rosalyne Grace Njoke argues that recurring performance issues are often rooted in structural friction rather than individual incompetence. The analysis suggests that leaders must diagnose systemic gaps in roles, tools, and processes to break the cycle of talent turnover and operational failure.
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority is set to leverage Bank Verification Numbers and National Identification Numbers to enforce gambling self-exclusion and prevent underage betting. This initiative aims to strengthen consumer protection by blocking financial access to betting platforms for vulnerable individuals.
Dr. Moji Davids, founder of Xtralarge Farms & Resorts, is advocating for agritourism as a vital pathway for Nigeria's economic growth and rural development. The initiative seeks to transform traditional farms into luxury destinations that offer education, wellness, and investment opportunities.
Captain Ruth Adeola Adebanwo, Chief Pilot of Ibom Air, made history by flying a brand-new Airbus A220-300 from Canada to Nigeria. The achievement marks a major milestone in Adebanwo's 20-year career, which saw her rise from cabin crew to becoming the first woman to fly a new aircraft into the country.
Parts Central Limited has unveiled a strategic plan to transform marine litter and plastic waste from Nigeria's waterways into economic resources through recycling and biofuel production. The initiative, partnered with the National Inland Waterways Authority, aims to establish a sustainable circular economy while generating employment opportunities nationwide.
South African officials and tourism stakeholders have launched a confidence-building initiative in Lagos to assure Nigerian travelers of safety and strengthen bilateral trade and tourism ties.
The 4th Ehingbeti Blue Economy Hub is set to address regulatory gaps and maritime insecurity as major barriers to investment and job creation in Nigeria’s coastal regions.
The inaugural Taste of Edo trade fair aims to empower over 100 small and medium enterprises by providing a platform for market expansion and long-term digital visibility. The event signifies a strategic collaboration between the state government and local innovators to drive economic growth in Benin City.
A high-stakes dispute has erupted in Nigeria’s online egg business sector following a ₦30 million challenge over market leadership rankings. Entrepreneur Chioma Ifeanyi Eze has challenged rival claims, sparking a broader debate on business integrity and professional rivalry.
The Federal Government and pharmaceutical manufacturers are intensifying efforts to achieve 70 per cent local medicine production to bolster national health security and reduce import dependence.
