…theme-it’s reshaping virtually every sector of the economy, from agriculture and logistics to healthcare and financial services,” said Maxime Bayen, general partner at Catalyst Fund. “Investors increasingly recognize that businesses helping people and industries adapt to climate change are addressing large, growing mar…
…investments in aquaculture, hatcheries, feed production, processing, cold-chain logistics and export infrastructure could reduce imports, conserve foreign exchange, create more than 500,000 jobs and position Nigeria as a leading exporter of fisheries products. Dangote stated this in Lagos while speaking at the recent S…
…describing the ports as critical gateways for driving greener and more efficient logistics. The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Westtar Kapito, made the call while speaking at a thematic session on sustainable transport during the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum held recently in Lagos. According to Ka…
…the United States, to continue supporting Nigeria through intelligence cooperation, logistics, specialised training and advanced technology, despite the troop withdrawal. HURIWA further appealed to security agencies to prioritise the protection of communities repeatedly targeted by terrorists, insisting that all Nigeri…
…on the future of AUSSOM" on Friday, according to a document seen by AFP. "Without UN logistics, which were funded by the US... we will have to draw a line under our mission in Somalia," the diplomat told AFP, speaking anonymously because he was not authorised to talk to media. In the July 1 letter, Washington said it w…
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…buyers in other regions. "Demand is rising despite the rainy season, when transport and logistics typically slow. This is because no replenishment cargoes have arrived since March and tanks are running dry," she noted.
…retreated from its 2021 peak. The downturn has forced some fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and software startups to restructure to conserve cash. For example, fintech lender Tala recently laid off staff as it seeks to streamline operations. The court also ruled that consultation means employers must engage affected emp…
…also leaned harder into its TakealotMORE subscription programme and is now turning its logistics network into a business by offering fulfilment services to other merchants. Jumia, another African e-commerce giant still seeking profitability, has made similar moves by tapping Chinese suppliers. Who wins here? With Takea…
…pricing by some wholesalers and retailers, inadequate distribution infrastructure, and logistics challenges. Ekpo therefore charged the NMDPRA to work with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. (NLNG), local LPG plants and major producers to increase domestic availability. He urged them to improve market coordination and…
…to be exported. He said the authority had engaged stakeholders to address technical and logistics constraints, including proposals to blend exported LPG for domestic consumption. Ukoha said regulatory interventions had improved LPG supply sufficiency from 11 days to 22 days, with average daily supply rising to 5,040 me…
…knowing how to file a complaint courier company Nigeria is important in a country where logistics services support commerce, business operations, and personal transactions every day.
…nine million transport workers operating across motor parks, interstate routes, logistics corridors and urban transport networks nationwide. At the meeting, the NURTW leadership outlined a three-pronged framework aimed at expanding social security coverage for its members. The proposal includes mass enrolment of transp…
…in a carton. "This was followed by another seizure on Tuesday, June 16, at a different logistics company in Lagos, where 300g of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, was found hidden in ladies' handbags,"he said.
…Sean O'Kane at sean.okane@techcrunch.com. Deals! Image Credits:Bryce Durbin Cargofy, a logistics company that uses AI to automate freight operations, raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by u.ventures, Toloka, and Movens Capital. Des Traynor, co-founder of Intercom, and several angel investors, also parti…
…with the security issue without massive manpower enhancement, training, equipment and logistics. It has to be a combined effort involving the Federal Government, states and local governments," he added. Makarfi warned against politicising insecurity, insisting that the challenge affects all Nigerians irrespective of po…
…"Export procedures and port operations also need to be streamlined to reduce delays and logistics costs." "Investments in infrastructure and industrial processing zones are needed to promote value addition." The group added that expanding exports of processed agricultural products and light manufacturing goods would he…
…It appears that INEC faced significant challenges, including insufficient funds to cover logistics for transporting materials to various wards which we assisted them when those materials were left on the road with staff. There were also allegations of INEC officials relocating to private hotel accommodations to manipul…
…300 grams of "Loud," a strong strain of cannabis, hidden in ladies' handbags at a Lagos logistics firm. The agency also raided the residence of a wanted drug dealer, Lukman Badmus, in the Ogombo area of Ajah, Lagos, recovering codeine syrup and skunk, while a follow-up operation at his wife's shop led to additional sei…
…Every gap in society is a business opportunity. Issues around electricity, food, logistics, and finance have created opportunities for entrepreneurs in sectors like fintech, agritech, renewable energy, and solutions that reduce the cost of living. Nigeria is not collapsing; it is experiencing a difficult transition. Bu…
…power is increasingly derived not only from treaties but also from ports, data centres, logistics networks and supply chains. He noted that Lagos contributes about one-third of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is Africa's second-largest metropolitan economy after Cairo, with an output exceeding $259.75 billio…
…knowledge that make them valuable assets to terrorist organisations. "They understand logistics. They understand intelligence gathering. They understand weapons procurement. They understand how to recruit and train new members. Releasing them would strengthen the very networks government is trying to dismantle." He fur…
…of Police supervising the South-East Geopolitical Zone and in charge of Logistics and Supply, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has called for a unified approach among security agencies within the South-East region to reduce crime and enhance security. He made the call while embarking on an operational visit to Imo State as p…
…Electoral Commission (INEC) achieved a “marked and significant improvement” in election logistics for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Samson Itodo, Executive Director of the civil society organisation, noted a dramatic shift in efficiency compared to the state’s previous poll in 2022. […]
…Africa Air Cargo Corridor in partnership with RwandAir, in a move to lower export logistics costs and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). A key highlight of the initiative is the sharp reduction in air cargo charges for exports to major African markets. Through the ar…