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NIMASA needs $1.5 million to transport Korean ship gift – DG
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, (middle); Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, (right)...
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BUA : Driving innovation and economic diversification of the nation
.Begins operations at 200,000mt rice milling plant .Inaugurates 3 million metric tonnes per annum Cement Factory in Sokoto The post BUA : Driving innovation and economic diversification of the nation...
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FX inflow into economy hits $55.5bn in 7 months—CBN
COMFORT EKELEME A report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that forex inflow into the nation’s economy reached $55.5billion within the last seven months. In its economic report, the apex...
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Bayelsa partners Sterling Bank, Zipline, others to expand medical access
COMFORT EKELEME, BUSINESS EDITOR Bayelsa State government has entered into a partnership with Sterling Bank Plc, Zipline, a global leader in instant logistics, Drugstoc, and Health Spaces to...
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Obiano welcomes first Embraer 195-e2 aircraft as it lands in Anambra Int...
By Pamela Eboh, Awka Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano and other government officials on Monday welcomed the first set of passengers that boarded the first Embraer 195-e2 aircraft at the Anambra...
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MAN expresses concern over guidelines on E-invoicing
……Tasks CBN on stakeholders engagement COMFORT EKELEME The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concern over the Central Bank of Nigeria...
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WEMA bank appoints two female directors
Wema Bank has announced the appointment of two Independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s approval. The two new female directors are Dr (Mrs.)...
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Fidelity Bank finances ultra-modern rice milling factory
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has joined the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe and a host of dignitaries including two state...
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Reduction in bank charges: Gbadebo, others lauds CBN
………..calls for more regulations COMFORT EKELEME A shareholder activist, Alhaji Olatokunbo Gbadebo has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to reduce fees for electronic banking...
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AFEX to raise $175m, targets agro-processors in Africa
COMFORT EKELEME In a bid to provide low=cost financing to agro-processors in Africa, AFEX, one of Nigeria’s commodity players, said it is seeking to raise $175 million. AFEX in a statement said the...
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FirstBank rewards customers in Visa Gold cashback campaign
COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor In furtherance of its appreciation of customers, whilst promoting the adoption of mobile payment solutions in the country, FirstBank is rewarding holders and...
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Resolution of Samsung, LADOL feud to create over 10, 000 jobs —NEPZA CEO
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), says resolution of the Korean shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI Nigeria) and Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL) feud will...
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Sterling Bank to hold Founder Institute Fellowship Award February
COMFORT EKELEME Sterling Bank Plc, has said it will organize an award in early February, known as the Sterling Heart Fellowship Award. According to the Bank, the award is for tech founders whose...
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FDI: Nigeria needs right environment to out-compete China, India, others -Chukwu
COMFORT EKELEME Managing Director, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, has stressed the need for appropriate fiscal incentives, the right environment in order to attract Foreign...
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Healthcare: Ogun pays N200m grant for basic healthcare for the poor
.launches health insurance scheme for informal sector Ogun State government says it has paid up a total sum of N200 million grant to the Basic Health Care Provision Fund as part of its resolve...
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SUKUK funding has enhanced completion of priority roads, bridges nationwide,...
.As DMO returns oversubscribed 2021 sovereign Sukuk to investors AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja Sukuk funding has enhanced completion of priority roads, bridges across the country, Says Fashola As one...
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FG seeks urgent measures to address high fertility rate as Buhari launches...
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja launched the Revised National Policy on Population for Sustainable Development, stressing the need for urgent measures to address Nigeria’s high...
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East West Road: Akpabio secures N10bn funding from Sovereign Sukuk Issuance
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has secured the sum of N10.4billion for the completion of construction work on the East- West Road, from the 2021 Sovereign Sukuk...
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Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum backs NDLEA, seeks partnership on drug war
The Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum has declared total support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and its ongoing war against abuse and trafficking of illicit drugs, while seeking a...
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Cancer a global deadly disease that killed more than 10 million people in 2021
STEVE UNEGBU, Umuahia The disease cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death and its burden is much . In 2021 an estimated 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer and 10 million died...
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