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Africa needs to be equipped for climate crises – Amref director

On: March 6, 2023

By Vivian Ihechu Martin Muchangi, Director of WASH and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Amref Health Africa, has urged African countries to work toward overcoming the effects of climate change. According to him, there is the need to prepare as African health systems are not yet equipped to copeContinue Reading

Infrastructure critical to Africa’s growth, development— expert

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 6, 2023

In: General News

By Lucy Ogalue An economist, Hannah Ryder, has urged the next World Bank president to focus on infrastructure in its support to the African continent. According to the economist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Development Reimagined Firm, infrastructure is crucial to the growth and development of theContinue Reading

World Civil Defence Day: NSCDC contributed immensely to national security – Commandant

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 4, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Stanley Nwanosike Mr Muhammed Dada, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, says the Corps has contributed immensely to national security and protection of critical infrastructure. Dada said that personnel of the NSCDC had put in a lot of sacrificeContinue Reading

Gov. Akeredolu emphasises role of Churches in nation building

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 4, 2023

In: Religious

By Segun Giwa Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has commended the church for building in citizens and the nation values and character that continue to foster unity and progress. Akeredolu gave the commendation on Friday in Akure at the opening of the Synagogue Church of All NationsContinue Reading

Nestlé Nigeria records 27.0% revenue growth for financial year 2022

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 4, 2023

In: Business

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announced a 27.0% revenue growth in her 2022 financial results when compared to her performance in 2021. Also, the company posted a revenue of N 446.8 billion in the year under review as against N 351.8 in the preceding year. A statement by its CorporateContinue Reading

Old Naira : Economists urge CBN to comply with apex court’s ruling

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 4, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lydia Ngwakwe Some economists have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, making the old Naira notes to remain as legal tender till Dec. 31. The experts made the urge in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

ECOBANK partners VISA to equip MSMEs with practical business skills

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 4, 2023

In: Business

The Ecobank Group has partnered with Visa to provide micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Ecobank’s footprint with access to Visa’s Practical Business Skills educational resource. This was facilitated through its Commercial Banking division and supported by the Ecobank Academy. The online training was part of the Ecobank’sContinue Reading

Naira loses further to dollar by 0.08%

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 4, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lydia Ngwakwe Naira exchanged at N461.75 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Friday. The rate represented a further depreciation by 0.08 per cent, compared with the N461.40 which it exchanged to the dollar on Thursday. The open indicative rate closed at N461.33 to the dollarContinue Reading

Utomi seeks review of presidential poll ballots in 10 states

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 4, 2023

In: Politics

By Adeyemi Adeleye Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has called for a review of results of Saturday’s Presidential Election in 10 states of the federation. Utomi, Convener of The BIG-TENT Coalition of Political Parties, Social Movements and Civil Society Organisations for Obi-Datti, made the call at a newsContinue Reading

Premium Trust Bank opens operations at RCCG Redemption City

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 3, 2023

In: Religious

By Ekeoma Ogwo/Uchenna Eletuo One of Nigeria’s fastest growing commercial bank, the Premium Trust Bank, has officially commenced banking business operations at Redemption City, Ogun State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this makes it the 8th Branch established by the bank within nine monthsContinue Reading

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