By Adedapo Adesanya The prices of the two major crude oil grades rose on Wednesday from a two-month low in the prior
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By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira strengthened against the US Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Wednesday, May 15
MoreNigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was agog from Monday, May 13, 2024, as delegates from across the length and breadth of Nigeria gathered for the 26th Annual Tax Conference organized by the
MoreBy Dipo Olowookere It was another awful day for stock investors at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited as the market further declined by 0.13 per cent on Wednesday. The loss recorded at
MoreBy Dipo Olowookere The April 2024 Savings Bonds worth N4.214 billion sold to retail investors last month have been listed on the trading platform of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited. The debt
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria is planning to unveil a national policy on
By Adedapo Adesanya The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pledged to
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Stakeholders in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in
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By Aduragbemi Omiyale The N48,000 minimum wage proposed by the federal government has been rejected by organised labour, which stormed out of
MoreBy Aduragbemi Omiyale The Director General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Mr Lekan Fadolapo, has advised advertisers and content
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya The federal government said about 1.6 million Nigerians have submitted applications for the Consumer Credit Scheme launched recently. This
MoreBy Modupe Gbadeyanka About $306 million is urgently needed by Nigeria and the United Nations to fast-track food assistance, nutrition supplies and
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
MoreGoogle has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth
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By Diana Tenebe Nigeria’s agricultural sector has long been a significant contributor to national growth, with the potential to further reduce poverty.
MoreBy Jerome-Mario Utomi As we ‘labour’ under the illusion of nation-building, it is painfully obvious that closely allied to poverty is the
MoreBy Yahaya Moh’d Usman Poor electricity supply has pervaded almost all northern states and is a national security risk that Northern Governors
MoreBy Jerome-Mario Utomi The 6th meeting of the National Council of Niger Delta (NCND) recently held in Asaba, the Delta State capital,
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By Aduragbemi Omiyale Zenith Bank Plc and other financial institutions benefitted from the raising of the benchmark interest rate, known as the
MoreBy Aduragbemi Omiyale Access Bank Sierra Leone Limited has reorganised its board, which will be saddled with the responsibility to implement its growth and transformation strategy. A statement from the company disclosed
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya American Express is launching its first business credit card
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The holding company (Holdco) structure being planned by Zenith
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By Aduragbemi Omiyale Mr Emmanuel Mark has been elected as the second vice president of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and
MoreBy Modupe Gbadeyanka The National Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS) has
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Mr Emomotimi Agama has been appointed as the new
By Adedapo Adesanya The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Showbiz
Spotify’s RADAR program is dedicated to bringing rising talent to the forefront globally, showcasing what is next in sound, and lifting artists
MoreBy Modupe Gbadeyanka A month-long campaign to celebrate African creativity and innovation
The 10th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominee list was announced
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A veteran Nigerian actor, Mr Zulu Adigwe, has died,
Technology
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Tech giant, Microsoft, is reportedly planning to shut down its innovation centre in Lagos, known as the African Development
MoreGoogle has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya President Bola Tinubu has said his government was investing
In a recent revelation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Airtel Nigeria
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In the realm of online casinos, EP88 stands out with its exclusive slot game offerings. These games are designed to provide players
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MoreRoulette players have been trying to ‘beat the game’ ever since the roulette wheel was first invented in 18th century France. A
MorePeople use their mobile phones for many things no matter where they reside, and Nigeria is no exception. Like most other countries,
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By Adedapo Adesanya The embattled founder of the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance, Mr Changpeng Zhao, is facing three years
MoreBy Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Undoubtedly, the majority of African countries have consistently supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within the
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, said it has no plans to sell the social media platform after President Joe
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Akinwumi Adesina, has kicked against resource-backed loans that complicate debt
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya Africa may yet get another producer in the wider Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+)
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya The World Bank Group has announced a partnership with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in an ambitious effort to
MoreBy Kestér Kenn Klomegâh The tension between China and India threatens to paralyse BRICS – the association of five major emerging national
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that further growth deceleration could be expected this year following the
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Transportation services play a vital role in the operations of businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, and personnel. To make good
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has walked back on a
MoreBy Modupe Gbadeyanka The visa ban earlier placed on Nigerian travellers by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been lifted after two
MoreBy Adam Aziz In 2019, tourism was a global powerhouse, accounting for 10% of GDP, or roughly $9 trillion. After weathering the pandemic
MoreBy Aduragbemi Omiyale The chief executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has reaffirmed the lender’s determination to ensure that African
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya There is a disagreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and foreign airline operators regarding the claims by
MoreBy Adedapo Adesanya Lagos State is considering the establishment of a state-controlled airline for passenger operations. The Governor of the state, Mr
MoreBy Aduragbemi Omiyale The corporate head office of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has been moved from Abuja to Lagos,
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