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November 9, 2024 No Responses

Ecobank Nigeria Partners ECOWAS,To Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Ecobank has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women-led and women-focused businesses by providing them with the financial tools and value-added solutions needed to reach their full potential and succeed. Mr. Tunde Dawodu, Divisional Head for FCT and the North at...

November 9, 2024 No Responses

Kano Budgets N549b For 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Friday, presented a proposed 2025 budget worth N549,160,417,663.00 billion to the state house of assembly. According to the Governor, the priorities of his administration for 2025 are human capital and infrastructural develo...

November 9, 2024 No Responses

Access Bank UK Expands Footprint With New Hong Kong Branch

The Access Bank UK Limited has unveiled its Hong Kong branch (a restricted licence bank). A statement explained that the expansion represents a key milestone in the bank’s global growth strategy “and underscores our commitment to serving clients in t...

November 9, 2024 No Responses

FRSC To Travelers: Report Reckless Driving To Curb Accidents

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Friday called on travelers to report reckless driving on roads to reduce accidents during the 2024 ember months. The commission made the call as it concluded a series of activities for its nationwide...

November 8, 2024 No Responses

NADDC Partners Schneider Electric On Renewable Energy

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Schneider Electric have commenced constructive deliberations on possible collaborative engagements aimed to further promote the use of renewable energy in Nigeria. Speaking at the engagement me...

November 8, 2024 No Responses

Lawyers Fault Appointment Of New Accountant General In Edo

Lawyers under the aegis of Network of Edo Lawyers have criticised the appointment of new Accountant General by the outgoing administration of Godwin Obaseki. In a statemen on Thursday signed by Julius Ilenkhe, the group urged the Economic and Financ...

November 7, 2024 No Responses

NCDMB Unveils Bell Oil And Gas’ Pipe Threading Plant

A multi-million-dollar pipe threading and valve assembly facility built by Bell Oil & Gas was commissioned on Tuesday at Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State by the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsol...

November 7, 2024 No Responses

World Leaders Congratulate Trump

Following his victory at the just concluded presidential election on Wednesday, congratulatory messages have not stopped pouring in for the newly elected US President, Donald Trump Many leaders around the world have expressed their congratulations ...

November 6, 2024 No Responses

Lagbaja, Chief Of Army Staff Dies At 56

The Chief Of Army Staff, (COAS),Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. He was 56.Lagbaja was appointed COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023.In a statement on November 6, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to the president, said...

November 6, 2024 No Responses

Chevron Explains Fresh Agenda For Oil Exploration, Drilling In Nigeria, Others

Chevron Corporation has announced plans to increase its exploration holdings in African oil producers such as Nigeria and Angola. The company promised to ramp up its exploration efforts due to the anticipated potential for a production rebound in both countrie...

November 6, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria, Morocco, ECOWAS Advance $26b African Gas Pipeline Talks

The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to go on with the $26 billion African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project in collaboration with Morocco, Mauritania, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Representatives of Nigeria ex...

November 6, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 38 Suspects, Seizes 226kg Of Drugs

The Niger State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse within the state. According to a statement issued by the Niger State Commandant of the NDLEA,...

November 5, 2024 No Responses

PETROAN Accuses Dangote Of Trying To Stifle Competition

Petroleum Products Retail outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has accused Dangote Refinery of trying to suppress competitors in the downstream sector. The marketers’ accusation follows Dangote Refinery’s claim that marketers are complaining of ...

November 4, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Swears In New Ministers

President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic recovery plan was on the right path to realizing the nation’s dreams and aspirations.The President stated this at the State House while inaugurating seven new Minister...