By Rukayat Adeyemi TotalEnergies Nigeria has launched the 2024 Startuppers Challenge, which aims to reward 100 entrepreneurs across 32 African countries. The Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Dr Samba Seye, announced this at the virtual launch of the fourth edition of the challenge on Thursday. According to him,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sealed Residency Hotels, a school and three business premises in the capital city for tax evasion. The FCT-IRS acting Director, Legal Services, Mr Festus Tsavsar, who led the enforcement team, explained that the closure of the premisesContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with Abbasid Charity Foundation and Sen. Wadada Ahmed have distributed food palliatives to no fewer than 1,000 families in Keffi, Nasarawa state. Distributing the food items on Wednesday, Ms Victoria Abuka, the Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank said the gestureContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005) per cent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President stated the NLC position in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting toContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), says the quickest way toward economic recovery for Nigeria is through oil and gas investment. Lokpobiri disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of the ongoing 2024 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Emeka Obegolu, has charged its newly inaugurated Governing council members to ensure prosperity of Nigeria’s business community. Obegolu, represented by his 1st Deputy President, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, said this while inaugurating the Governing Council of ACCI’s Four CentresContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe A financial expert, Mr Gbemi Adelekan, has advised Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure a solid repayment history to enhance their credit scores and improve their access to funding. Adelekan, also the Chief Executive Officer of KwikPay Credit, gave the advice on Saturday in LagosContinue Reading
Gender By Adebola Adegoke The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) has launched its ‘Purple Book,’ an advocacy tool, to catalyse innovation and measurable progress towards advancing a gender-inclusive society. The book was launched during the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Public Lecture and Founders’ Forum held at the Lagos Business SchoolContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke/Mariam Akande Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has emphasised the role of public-private sector partnerships in driving accelerated and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. He made the remark at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Public Lecture and Founders’ Forum held at the Lagos Business SchoolContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Shareholders of Odu’a Investment Company Ltd.(OICL) on Thursday approved the total dividend of N428 million declared by the company for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023. They gave the approval at the company’s 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Lagos. They also approved other resolutions andContinue Reading
