Business and Economy
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U.S. govt announces $5m grant to AfDB
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 15, 2022 The U.S government says it will provide a five-million-dollar grant to the African…
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Two scientific works win The Nigeria Prize for Science, 2022
The 2022 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science today, Wednesday, announced two most outstanding works on “Gains in Grain…
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Ecobank Group: Jeremy Awori to succeed Ade Ayeyemi as Group CEO
By Augusta Uchediunor Sept. 12, 2022 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced that…
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ICPC, NOA seek stakeholders’ support to curb corruption
By Rita Iliya Minna, Sept. 13, 2022 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in collaboration with…
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1,000 Cross River trainees receive laptops, starter packs from NCDMB
Prof. Ivara Esu, C’ Rivers Deputy Governor, giving a certificate of participation to one of the beneficiaries Miss Victoria Aso…
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Illegal haulage: Dangote Patrol team arrest, hand over errant Drivers to Authorities
…Urge the general public to assist with info to help curb the trend In a renewed effort to rid the…
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AfDB issues €1.25 bn benchmark social bond due Sept. 2029
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 9, 2922 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched and priced a new 1.25 billion…
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Shoppers rush for last minute deals as Konga Mega Computing Sales ends Sunday
A huge surge has been recorded among bargain-hungry shoppers as Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, prepares to draw the…
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AfDB to provide $12.5bn to support Africa adaptation programme
By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Sept. 7, 2022 Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group says the…
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Elesho, 23, wins N1m in NCDMB competition
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Sept.7, 2022 A second year Political Science student, University of Ibadan, Ayotomiwa Elesho, has won N1…
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Google announces $4m funding for 60 startups in Africa
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Sept. 6, 2022 Google on Tuesday announced the selection of 60 eligible startups across Africa with…
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E-Procure emerges ICPC/NITDA’s IFFs Hackathon Winner
The E-Procure Group has won prize money of N1.5 million for emerging the winner of the Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs)…
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Toyin Umesiri, Nigerian-born Board Member rejoices as Westrock Coffee Company goes public in New York (See pictures)
Nigerian-born impact driven entrepreneur, author, executive trainer and Board Member of frontline multinational, Westrock Coffee Company LLC, Toyin Umesiri, was…
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Shell’s Bonga best in class – NAPIMS
The National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) has described the deep-water operations of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited…
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CIBN collaborates with FinTech NGR, FSI to promote professionalism; It’s a unique alliance – Opara, CIBN President/Council Chairman
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Sept. 1, 2022 The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has signed an agreement with…
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Elumelu, others seek more investments in digital infrastructure
Stakeholders at the LCCI 8th ICTEL Expo on Wednesday By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos, Aug. 31, 2022 Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman,…
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NIMASA donates medical equipment to hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has donated medical equipment to some hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory…
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Dangote to save forex, through 40% sugar import substitution
…To employ 30,000 youths in Nasarawa Management of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has resolved to significantly reduce the importation of…
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Ecobank Group launches 2022 edition of its Fintech Challenge with US$50,000 Prize Money up for grabs
LOMÉ, Togo, August 25, 2022 Pan-African banking group, Ecobank Group, has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge…
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Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, USA Chapter holds Biennial Conference, dignitaries grace event (See pictures)
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), United States of America (USA) Chapter last Saturday, August 20, held its…
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Zenith Bank sustains growth trajectory with double-digit growth in gross earnings in H1 2022
In a clear demonstration of its industry leadership and consistency in providing superior financial returns, Zenith Bank Plc has announced…
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FG, private sector partnership will bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 23, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says collaboration between the Federal Government and the…
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Osinbajo-led Council receives update on takeover of 4 DISCOs; VP inaugurates Board of NELMCO
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 21, 2022 The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has…
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Paris Club Refund: We are owed $68m not $418m, says Nwoko
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 20, 2022 Mr. Ned Nwoko, the Lead Consultant for the recovery of over deductions from…
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NEC commends Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority’s performance at Annual Governing Council meeting
The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a report on the 2021 financial performance of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment…
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