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Patriotism fundamental for peaceful elections – Group

On: March 20, 2023

By Ikenna Osuoha Patriotism and integrity have been identified as essential attitudes for peaceful elections in Nigeria. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), anNGO, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Ikokwu who condemned theContinue Reading

Expert decries continuous cash scarcity, tasks CBN on circulation of naira notes

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 19, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Kadiri Abdulrahman A financial expert, Mr Muktar Muhammed, has urged the CBN to take urgent steps to address continuous shortage of naira notes in circulation. Muhammed, also an investment banker, made the call on Sunday in Abuja when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According toContinue Reading

Ramadan: Cleric cautions traders against price hike

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 17, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Salisu Sani-Idris Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, Chief Imam of Area 10 Jumma’a Mosque, in Garki, Abuja, has cautioned traders against undue price hikes of food items as the Islamic month of Ramadan approaches. The cleric made the call while addressing worshippers during the Jumma’a service on Friday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading

Presco bags company of the year award

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 16, 2023

In: Business

By Joy Odigie Presco Plc has emerged winner of the 2022 Company of the Year award in recognition of its contributions to the nation’s agricultural sector. This is contained in a statement by the Managing Director of the company, Mr Felix Nwabuko. Nwabuko said the award was presented at anContinue Reading

Group seeks 35% female inclusion in energy sector

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 16, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Taiye Olayemi/ Aderonke Ojediran The Women in Energy Network (WEIN), an advocacy group, on Wednesday urged the incoming government to ensure 35 per cent women inclusion in the affairs of the energy sector in the country. Speaking at a news conference in Lagos, Mrs Funmi Ogbue, National President ofContinue Reading

Uganda High commission seeks collaboration with NCWS on investment opportunities

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 14, 2023

In: Business

By Dorcas Jonah The Ugandan High Commission in Nigeria, has solicited the collaboration of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) on investment opportunities for Nigerian women. The Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. Alfred Nnam, said this when he led a delegation of the Nigeria-Uganda Chamber of Commerce, Industry, MinesContinue Reading

Hamilton & George announces innovative support for entreprenuers

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 14, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Yusuf Yunus Hamilton and George, a Lagos based financial advisory firm, says it has started a Private Placement exercise for Quantum Partners, the parent entity, for an emerging innovative fintech platform for African entrepreneurs. The company is building Africa’s first green and sustainable fintech, deploying its expertise in digitalContinue Reading

Nigerian organisations face severe existential challenges in present turbulent times – TEXEM

By: Julius Toba-Jegede

On: March 13, 2023

In: Business

By Razak Owolabi Nigerian public and private sector organisations face severe existential challenges in these turbulent times, which require unique solutions, a director at TEXEM UK, Caroline Lucas has warned. During an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lucas, the Director of Special Projects atContinue Reading

Dangote graduates 50 trainee truck drivers

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: March 13, 2023

In: Business

The Dangote Articulated Truck Driving School has graduated 50 trainees who have passed through a specially designed and rigorous educational curriculum. The articulated truck driving school at Obajana in Kogi State is Nigeria’s first and only accredited truck driving academy. The school was commissioned last year by the former CorpsContinue Reading

Stakeholders task African leaders on human capital development

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 11, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lucy Ogalue Some stakeholders in Africa have tasked governments and politicians on the need for human capital development to prevent the continent from being vulnerable to attacks. The stakeholders spoke on Friday at a Pre-Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development High-Level Dialogue (Pre-COM 2023Continue Reading

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