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By Adedapo Adesanya  The Kwara State Government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IHS Nigeria for the development of a technology innovation facility in the state. In a statement released by the government’s spokesperson, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, it was said that Mr AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of the state, signed the MoU alongside IHS Nigeria CEO, Mr Mohamad Darwish, at a brief ceremony attended by several officials in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The project tagged Ilorin Innovation Hub is part of the state government’s efforts to stimulate and deepen the alignment

By Bliss Okperan The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Philip Shaibu, has announced his interest in the governorship election slated for 2024. Mr Shaibu, who fell out with former Governor Adams Oshiomhole to pitch his tenth with Governor Godwin Obaseki, declared his interest in the number one office of the state on Monday. In a televised announcement, the former student union leader said he intends to govern the state because of his desire to transform the Heartbeat of the Nation. According to him, his past records will make it easy for him to clinch the sole ticket of the

By Adedapo Adesanya Tata International is set to expand operations in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) following the signing of a fresh arrangement. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Managing Director of Tata International Limited, Mr Anand Sen, by the Managing Director of Tata Africa Holdings Pty Ltd, Mr Len Brand. This move will help Tata International build on its existing relationship in the country since 2006 when it established operations in Nigeria. “As a brand synonymous with quality products and ethical business operations in Africa, Tata International is excited to

By Adedapo Adesanya The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written to the World Bank to suspend issuing loans to Nigeria’s 36 states over allegations of mismanaging public funds which may include loans obtained from the institution. In the letter dated November 25, 2023, the group specifically wants the bank’s President, Mr Ajay Banga, “to promptly, transparently and effectively conduct an investigation into the spending of loans and other facilities by the country’s 36 state governors and to suspend any loans and funding if there is relevant admissible evidence of mismanagement or diversion of public funds by any of

By Adedapo Adesanya  YNV Tech Talent, a leading provider of tech, cybersecurity, and digital skilling solutions across the world, has expanded its services in Nigeria to include a more comprehensive package offering end-to-end tech talent solutions. Tek Experts, elev8, and Cytek’s collective services aim to revolutionize and impact the Nigerian IT market by bridging the tech talent and digital skill gaps whilst creating more comprehensive end-to-end IT talent solutions to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Tek Experts is part of the YNV Group, a multinational company operating five brands across three sectors: technology, education, and real estate.

A multinational oil and gas company, Sterling Global Oil Resources Limited, on Thursday, donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to victims of flood in the oil producing local government areas of Imo State. Presenting the relief materials, Community Relations Officer of the company, Mr Louis Jideofor, explained that the gesture is part of the company’s commitment to assisting their host communities, while reciprocating the state government’s gesture of ensuring an enabling environment for their operations in the state. He commended the Governor Emeka Ihedioha-led administration in the state for what he described as a responsive and responsible style of

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nigeria-based firm, Curve Communications Limited, has been announced as the official Public Relations agency of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards). The company will handle the publicity of the 2018 edition of HAPAwards, attesting to the experience and strides recorded by the PR firm over the years. The Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards promotes culture and celebrates outstanding achievements of African and Hollywood celebrities, musicians, comedians, sport personalities, community leaders and royal dignitaries. The platform gives talented Africans a unique opportunity to connect with the global entertainment industry. Chief executive of Curve Communications, Mr Adeola Odunowo,

By Dipo Olowookere The bears consolidated their control of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Wednesday by 1.75 per cent following heavy selling pressure by investors. This came a day after President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms headed by a tax guru, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, who resigned from PwC because of this job. The team was given to mandate to increase the country’s tax base and raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to 18 per cent within three years. At the close of business yesterday, the market capitalisation of the NGX depleted by N622 billion

Restricting or blocking certain channels on your GOtv decoder can be a breeze, thanks to its user-friendly navigation and foolproof channel restriction options. Follow these few simple steps to use the restrict or block feature. To Block Channels, press the Menu button to access the main menu. Next, scroll to locate the “Parental Control” option and press ok. You will be prompted to enter your parental PIN. The default PIN for GOtv Parental Control is 1234. You can reset the default pin and replace it with one of your own. Once you’ve entered the PIN, choose “Blocking options” from the

By Dipo Olowookere On Thursday, April 29, 2021, from 10:00 am – 11.30 am, players in the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) will be tutored on how to raise funds through the stock exchange. The event is being put together by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited and will have experts in the SMEs and stock market sectors of the economy in attendance. Business Post gathered that the primary objective of the webinar is to educate SME owners on the alternative funding opportunities available in the capital market to finance business growth and to showcase the opportunities available through the Nigerian

By Adedapo Adesanya Despite an improvement in the level of activity, the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange depreciated on Tuesday by 1.18 per cent, extending its stay in the danger zone for another trading session. It was observed that a woeful performance put up by FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc contributed to the downfall of the NASD OTC bourse yesterday. The milk maker lost N7.59 or 7.26 per cent to settle at N97.00 per share in contrast to the preceding session’s closing value of N104.59 per share. Business Post reports that FrieslandCampina erased the gains posted by the duo of Niger

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nigerians have been warned by the Federal Government to stop going to Libya because it is very hostile to migrants. This warning comes as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) begins the evacuation of about 2000 Nigerians from the country. Speaking in a statement, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, explained that the plea became necessary because of a video and pictures being circulated on the purported killing of black immigrants in Libya. The President’s aide said, “While the authenticity of the pictures and tapes in question cannot be