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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

The Nigerian Navy has urged closer cooperation with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in hydrography to further enhance the safety of navigation in the country’s waters. According to a statement on Tuesday by NIMASA’s Deputy Director/Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha, […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

In a bid to enhance border security and facilitate smooth cross-border trade, the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, recently organised a joint security engagement. The high-level meeting, held last week at Idiroko, brought together heads of sister security agencies from Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, along with other key stakeholders involved in […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Vaaris for the divestment of its 10 per cent non-operated interest in the Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) licences in Nigeria. The Renaissance JV, formerly known as the SPDC JV, is an unincorporated partnership comprising Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (55%), Renaissance Africa Energy […]

Tech & Tools Desk15 January 2026

Major US banks reported robust fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, driven by strong growth in loans, a trend analysts say could support continued profitability for lenders. Bank of America saw average loans rise by 8% year-on-year, with net interest income reaching a record $15.9 billion. JPMorgan Chase reported a 9% increase in average loans, reflecting strong […]

James Obasi15 January 2026

he Sea Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC) has raised concerns over the sharp rise in shipping and ancillary port charges in Nigeria, noting that these increases have far outpaced improvements in service quality and operational efficiency. In a statement on Monday, signed by Head of Research Eugene Nweke, SEREC noted that traditional cost justifications—such as foreign […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

The landing cost of imported premium motor spirit (petrol) has continued to trade above the Dangote refinery’s ex-depot price of N699 per litre. According to the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), while the Dangote refinery’s gantry price has remained steady at N699 since December, the landing cost for imported petrol has fluctuated between […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

Digital bank PalmPay and Premier Cool have unveiled a nationwide consumer promotion offering N100 million in cash rewards, as brands increasingly use incentive-driven campaigns to support household spending amid economic pressures. The campaign, called “10K for 10K”, will reward 10,000 Nigerians with N10,000 each, with winnings instantly credited to PalmPay wallets. Running from 12 January […]

Tech & Tools Desk15 January 2026

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has officially listed 3,156,869,665 additional ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on its Daily Official List, strengthening the bank’s capital base and enhancing liquidity in the Nigerian capital market. The listing follows the successful conclusion of UBA’s recent rights issue, which offered shareholders one new share for […]

James Obasi15 January 2026

The Federal Government has instructed all banks and fintech operators to collect and remit 7.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on selected electronic banking services, effective Monday, January 19, 2026, according to email notifications shared by payment platforms. The VAT will apply to service charges such as mobile money transfers, USSD transaction fees, and card […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk15 January 2026

The Nigerian Exchange Regulation (NGX RegCo) has approved the admission of an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) to the Daily Official List of the bourse. In a confirmatory letter dated 12 January, signed by Godstime Iwenkehai, Head of the Issuer Regulation Department at NGX, the listing followed the […]

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Navy Pushes for Stronger Partnership with NIMASA on Hydrography

Ogun Customs Heads Collaborative Effort to Strengthen Border Security

TotalEnergies Divests 10% Stake in Renaissance Joint Venture

US Banks Post Stronger Q4 Earnings Driven by Loan Growth

Group Condemns Soaring Shipping Costs Amid Subpar Services

Imported Petrol Landing Cost Stays Above Dangote Refinery’s N699/Litre

PalmPay and Premier Cool Launch N100 Million Nationwide Consumer Promotion

NGX Lists 3.16 Billion Additional Shares of UBA

FG Directs Banks and Fintechs to Remit VAT on Service Charges

NGX RegCo Approves Listing of UBA’s 3.16 Billion Shares

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