Words on Marble — PLEX 2021
My embarrassing moment was when a customer told me she was disappointed in me because I didn't deliver the products she needed. She transferred money to my account without a clear description and it wasn't until I supplied and asked for her company name that she replied with "I'm disappointed in you'. I don't want to hold grudges so I corrected her immediately.
States come under fresh pressure to repay loans
There are indications that the state governments’ finances have come under renewed pressures over repayment of loans they obtained from both the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the commercial banks, amounting to over two trillion naira.
UN chief welcomes ceasefire declaration by Israel, Hamas
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire declared between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, following 11 days of rocket and air attacks. The attacks have left more than 240 reportedly dead and thousands injured, with the majority in the occupied Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Guterres disclosed this to correspondents at the […]
NBMA signs MoU with FCCPC on regulation of genetically modified products
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, on the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)and its products. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the NBMA Dr. Rufus Ebegba while speaking at the event which held in […]
Child trafficking: NIS apprehend suspect with 5-day-old baby in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu The Anti-Human Trafficking/Child Labour Unit of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, in Cross River has arrested a suspected child trafficker, Imabong Aniefiok-Samuel, with a five day old baby boy in Calabar. Vanguard learned that the suspect was arrested on May 19 by officials of the NIS at Peace Park in Etta Agbor […]
Sectoral Reforms and Investments in Nigeria: A focus on the Manufacturing Sector – NESG Manufacturing Report
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is among the largest in Africa, with numerous opportunities. Prior to 2020, the sector faced several structural challenges, which have caused many manufacturing firms to shut down, limiting growth and investment inflows into the sector. The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) recognises this fact and this new report on Sectoral reforms and […]
‘Ayade’s defection to APC has crippled PDP in Cross River’
Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Joseph Bassey, has officially defected to All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Gov. Ben Ayade. Bassey told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Thursday in Calabar that the governor’s move has crumbled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. […]
Delegating tasks is key to growth, as per Dr. Ary Krau
Different people in a company have different skill sets. This is why most organizations comprise of varying positions. Unless you are running a very small business, you will need others to help you out. As per plastic surgeon Dr. Ary Krau, if you are a jack of all trades but a master of none, you […]
COVID-19, a blessing in disguise to Radisson Blu Anchorage — Ahmed Raza, MD
The Managing Director of Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Mr Ahmed Raza has said that during the period the Covid-19 pandemic was ravaging the world and businesses badly affected, it was a blessing in disguise for the organisation; saying that it was the time the hotel embarked on a massive renovation exercise
Women in Insurance Conference holds May 25
By Ebele Orakpo AS part of efforts to allow for inclusivity and gender equality in the insurance industry, Grye Limited, producers of InsurTech Business Series Podcast, in partnership with AXA Mansard, will be hosting a webinar conference to address the challenges. According to a statement by the organisers, the insurance industry in Africa is male-dominated. […]
Gynecologist denies belief that most babies are born at night
Dr Benedict Ekaidem, a Consultant Gynecologist and Reproductive Medicine, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja has denied the belief that more babies are born at night.
Buhari condoles with Senator Musa on death of father
…Describes Late Musa as a thorough bred Civil Servant who devoted his life of service and honesty to the development of the Northern Region …Urges Senator Musa, others to uphold his memory by continuing the good works he left behind By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has described late Alhaji Musa Tanko, the Iyan Minna […]
Asisat Oshoala after leading Barcelona’s female team to victory
Asisat Oshoala of the Super Falcons of Nigeria and Barcelona Female Football Club of Spain on Wednesday evening led her team to 5-0 victory against the Fortuna Hjoerring FC of the Danish League in the UEFA Women’s Champions League
Why ISWAP stormed Shekau’s Boko Haram camp ― Source
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja A source knowledgeable about the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorists group has revealed that ISWAP stormed Shekau’s camps “following massive protests against his leadership style after he had eliminated some top Boko Haram Commanders including Abu-Fatima, his Chief of Staff who doubled as […]
Turning dreams of tech, direct-to-customer brands, businesses into reality is angel investor Luca Netz
He has risen to the top at a very young age as a great financial backing for brands that need that extra push. Isn’t it amazing to learn about all those individuals and professionals who aim to reach out to excellence always? Well, different business industries and firms are filled with many such talents, but […]
NAICOM develops tech to check fake insurance certificates
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has developed the technology for verifying insurance policies, with a view to weeding the industry of fake insurance.
