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Day: October 20, 2026

PSN seeks tougher penalties for drug fakers, proposes N25m fine, 20-year jail term

By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Monday called for tougher punishment for manufacturers and distributors of fake drugs, proposing a minimum fine of N25 million and prison terms of between five and 20 years for offenders to deter offenders and protect public health.Addressing a press conference ahead of the society’s 99th…

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Reps back Tinubu, Dangote, NMDPRA, demand pipeline funding

…Open probes into NIPCO gas licences,NNPCL executive By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has passed votes of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and industrialist Aliko Dangote, declaring that Nigeria’s drive towards energy security is gaining momentum. The committee,…

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Anambra Police: Presence at Ibezim’s service to maintain peace

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police Command has explained that the heavy security presence at St. Faith’s Anglican Cathedral, Awka, during a church service conducted by the suspended Archbishop Alexander Ibezim on Sunday was to maintain law and order and prevent a breakdown of peace. Ibezim, the Anglican Archbishop on the Niger and Bishop…

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N4,000/$ Exchange Rate: NDC asks why refineries are not working

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted the Federal Government’s warning that a return to petrol subsidy could push the naira to between N3,000 and N4,000 per dollar, demanding explanations for the failure of the country’s refineries to operate effectively. The party also questioned why Nigeria had mortgaged a sizeable…

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At 50: Brand refresh raises questions about heritage, consumer loyalty

By Chioma Obinna As competition in Nigeria’s non-alcoholic beverage market continues to evolve, Maltina, one of the country’s longstanding malt drink brands, has unveiled a refreshed visual identity to mark its 50th anniversary, retaining its familiar taste while introducing redesigned packaging across its product range.The new identity, unveiled by Nigerian Breweries Plc last week, features…

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