How WorldRemit continues to lead the way in Nigeria
Annual remittances to Nigeria are estimated to be approximately $24bn, accounting for 6% of GDP, according to research by PwC . The importance of these overseas transfers has been amplified by the global pandemic and economic downturn. In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Directive on international money transfers, WorldRemit was the first cross-border […]
Ecobank, Ultima Studios supports Nigerian Entrepreneurs through ‘Lion’s Den’
Ecobank Nigeria says it is partnering Ultima Studios on the Lions’ Den TV reality show in line with its commitment to support entrepreneurs who have good business ideas but need to raise funds for advancement. Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan who stated this in Lagos reiterated the bank’s commitment to be the foremost […]
FMN, Dangote Sugar, others, drive equities to new height
By Nkiruka Nnorom •Investors reap 2.63% returns •As analysts advise investors to buy in tranches The equities market has consolidated the new year’s gaining streak following bargain hunting in leading companies last week including, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Dangote Cement and Zenith Bank Plc, a development that has yielded […]
IGP lauds police personnel for repelling bandits’ attack
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has commended personnel attached to Police Mobile Force – 9 Squadron, Kano, for repelling attack on their convoy by bandits in Kaduna State. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said officers who were on […]
Kugbo Market Fire: Nasarawa State Govt, WOOD-ET AL, throw lifeline to affected traders
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following the Kugbo Furniture International Market fire outbreak in Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Sunday, January 10, 2021, the Nasarawa State Government and WOOD-ET AL Limited, weekend, threw life-line to affected traders of the incident to reduce losses incurred. This was made known by the […]
Ekiti Govt disowns online training advert
The Ekiti State Government has disowned an online advert on training, claiming to be a collaboration with the state Ministry of Education, describing it as fake and not known to the government. A statement signed by Abimbola Dada, the ministry’s Information Officer, on behalf of its Commissioner, Dr Olabimpe Aderiye, in Ado-Ekiti, on Sunday, conveyed […]
