USADF, All On launch 2022 edition of Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge
THE United States African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On, yesterday, announced the official opening of the 2022 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge, which will provide up to $100,000 in blended finance to each selected enterprise. The Rockefeller Foundation, the anchor partner of the recently launched Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, is also providing […]
A-Z Petroleum bags DataPro ‘BBB’ rating
By Tunde Oso DataPro, the technology-driven Credit Rating Agency (CRA) has awarded A-Z Petroleum Products Limited a long-term rating of “BBB” with a stable outlook for the year 2022/2023. The “BBB” rating indicates slight risk. It shows fair financial strength, operating performance and business profile, when compared to the standard established by DataPro. The DataPro […]
CR&S: FBN Insurance donates to orphanage homes, hospice
By Peter Egwuatu As part of its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) initiative, FBN Insurance Limited and its subsidiary, FBN General Insurance, have donated various items to orphanage homes and a foundation across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. A statement by the insurance firm named the beneficiaries as Heritage Homes Orphanage, Lagos, Down Syndrome Foundation, […]
Christians should get more involved in nation building — Dr Bolaji Akinyemi
By Sylvester Kwentua A non-denominational christian body, Voice of His Word ministry, has charged Nigerian christians to do more than just praying in churches for the country, but to participate in building the country and making it great. This charge was given by the body on Monday, when they held a press conference in Lagos, […]
Petrol scarcity gradually easing off in Abuja
The hardship experienced by motorists in Abuja due to the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol in the nation’s capital for about two weeks is gradually easing off. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the queues in most filling stations on the Kubwa Express way have reduced. A NAN […]
Man docked for allegedly stealing pharmaceutical products, car worth N3.96m
A 39-year-old man, Mr Offiah Chiedozie, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing pharmaceutical products worth N2.88 million and a Toyota Camry worth N1.8 million. Offiah, whose residential address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge. He, however, pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Funmi Akinleye, alleged that the defendant […]
