INEC Reiterates Commitment To Deepen Use Of Technology

INEC Reiterates Commitment To Deepen Use Of Technology

Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,  on Wednesday in Lagos reiterated the resolve of the Commission to sustain the use of technology.   Speaking at an interactive session with online Publishers,  Yakubu, who called for a stronger INEC/Media partnership to foster...
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Minister Urges Capital Market Investors To Take Advantage of Master Plan Initiatives

Minister Urges Capital Market Investors To Take Advantage of Master Plan Initiatives

Investors in the capital market have been urged to take advantage of initiatives introduced in the capital market which are aimed primarily at strengthening the market and accelerating development.  Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Z...
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US To Release Oil Reserves

US To Release Oil Reserves

The US has said it is releasing 50 million barrels of oil from its reserves in an attempt to bring down soaring energy and petrol prices.  The move is being taken in parallel with other major oil-consuming nations, including China,...
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CMA CGM Adds 62 Ships, Reports $5.6b Profit

CMA CGM Adds 62 Ships, Reports $5.6b Profit

For the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, French container shipping and logistics giant,  CMA CGM attained $5.6 billion income, compared to $567 million recorded in Q3 2020. Meanwhile, a total of ten new owned vessels and three new 15,000 TEU chartered...
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Unity Bank Targets Women, Unveils Yanga Account

Unity Bank Targets Women, Unveils Yanga Account

As part of measures to demonstrate increased commitment towards promoting financial inclusion and women empowerment, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc has launched Yanga Account, a new retail product designed to deepen beneficial impact on Micro S...
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SIFAX Group, Head Communications Bag BrandCom Awards

SIFAX Group, Head Communications Bag BrandCom Awards

For its phenomenal growth and impactful service delivery in the course of the year, SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality, has won the Most Outst...
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Kogi Lauds APPEALS Project

Kogi Lauds APPEALS Project

Kogi State Government says the Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) project (APPEALS) has recorded more successes and achievements than any other project implemented in the state.   The Deputy Governo...
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NIMASA, Korean Coast Guard Seal Maritime Security MoU

NIMASA, Korean Coast Guard Seal Maritime Security MoU

By ebosele@hotmail.com  — AS part of measures to enhance cooperation in the field of Maritime Security and Safety, Nigeria, through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Republic of Korea on Tuesday signed a Memorandum...
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APPEALS 7th ISM Pre-Mission Kicks Off In States

APPEALS 7th ISM Pre-Mission Kicks Off In States

The National Coordination Office of the APPEALS Project has commenced a Pre-Mission exercise in the Participating States ahead of the World Bank 7th Implementation Support Mission scheduled to begin in December 2021.   The Pre-Mission which commenced simulta...
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Customs Strike Force Impounds Unprocessed Wood, Charcoal

Customs Strike Force Impounds Unprocessed Wood, Charcoal

The Strike Force unit of the Nigeria Customs Service, Zone ‘A’ has shifted focus from import to identifying export irregularities as it announced fresh seizure of unprocessed wood, charcoal and coal.  This is as the unit disclosed that it made...
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Photo News

Photo News

The Acting Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello Koko (7th left), the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Hon, Emmanuel Jime (8th left). Executive Director, Marine and Operations of NPA, Hon. Onari Brown (6th left), t...
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NCC Alerts Nigerians On False Davido’s Airtime, Data Giveaway Advert

NCC Alerts Nigerians On False Davido’s Airtime, Data Giveaway Advert

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted Nigerians about a false Davido’s airtime and data giveaway advert on social media.  Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs of NCC in a statement on Tuesday explained that a group of scammers ha...
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CBN Retains MPR At 11.5%, Other Parameters Remain Constant

CBN Retains MPR At 11.5%, Other Parameters Remain Constant

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday voted to hold the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 11.5 percent for the umpteenth time.  Reading a communiqué after the committee’s 282nd meeting on Tuesday, Mr...
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Access Bank Partners SME.NG, BOI, Others To Unveil Ebi Marketplace

Access Bank Partners SME.NG, BOI, Others To Unveil Ebi Marketplace

Access Bank Plc has partnered SME.NG, the Bank of Industry (BOI), LAPO Microfinance Bank, Chapel Hill Denham and the Impact Investment Foundation Nigeria to launch the Ebi Marketplace.   Ebi Marketplace is a Nigerian innovation for female entrepreneurs, ...
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