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The potential for a redevelopment of Port Dickson

By Murray Hunter ACROSS South-East Asia, many of the major cities are routinely paired with nearby beach resort towns that serve as convenient escapes for urban residents and short-stay destinations…

  • Once a high-rise resort destination, many resorts now underused or abandoned.
  • Location near Klang Valley, KLIA, and commercial zones offers economic growth potential.

Nigeria’s external trade rises 101% to N41.44trn in Q2

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N12.59trn from the total N41.44trn trade with other countries conducted in the second quarter of 2026.

  • Nigeria's external trade increased by 101% to N41.44trn in Q2 2026.
  • Exports, led by crude oil, accounted for 65.20% of total trade value.
  • Imports primarily came from China, with agricultural goods up 1.63%.

Benin, Togo owe Nigeria N37bn for electricity services

Nigeria’s international electricity customers of Togo and Benin Republic are owing $28.33m (N37.44bn) debt from ancillary services rendered in 3 years.

  • Nigeria's international customers in Togo and Benin owe N37.44 billion in electricity services debt.
  • Togo owes 95% of the N37.44 billion, having paid more than charged.
  • Benin's share of the debt is 5%.

LAAC 30th conference holds Thursday

All is set for the 30th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC), scheduled to hold in Lagos on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with stakeholders set to tackle the…

  • LAAC 30th Annual Conference held in Lagos on September 10, 2026
  • Conference theme: Sustainable aviation industry balancing revenue, growth
  • Topics include government revenue policies, airport infrastructure, fuel accessibility

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