Wema Bank concludes export trade academy, empowers 40 SMEs

Wema Bank concludes export trade academy, empowers 40 SMEs

WEMA Bank said it has concluded the first cohort of its Wema Export Trade Academy. This programme aims to equip Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with essential skills, insights, and resources for entering and thriving in the global market. The Academy, which hosted over 40 participants in Lagos, highlights Wema Bank’s commitment to enhancing […]
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Firm moves to curb failure in mathematics among students in Ogun host communities

Firm moves to curb failure in mathematics among students in Ogun host communities

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Lafarge Africa PLC has organised Mathematics Masterclass for Senior Secondary School (SSS) 3 Students of both Public and Private Schools, in Ewekoro and Sagamu, Ogun State where its manufacturing plants are located. The company has also established a partnership with Ogun State government based on its Corporate Social Responsibility, to boost […]

Northern group warns against attack on Umahi  

Northern group warns against attack on Umahi  

A group under the name Concerned Northern APC Youth Forum, have roundly condemned recent outburst against the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, saying the attacks stem from vendetta and not facts. In a press statement signed by the Chairman of the group, Hon. Suleiman Liba, said those who once pleaded for favours from Umahi […]

Collaborative partnerships crucial for economic progress – BAT Nigeria

Collaborative partnerships crucial for economic progress – BAT Nigeria

By Juliet Umeh Operations Director, British American Tobacco, BAT, Nigeria, Hasnain Ishtiaq has highlighted the significance of collaborative partnerships between stakeholders in driving economic progress. Ishtiaq made the remarks during a panel session at the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC, Conference 2024, held in Abuja, recently. The event which brought together a diverse array of industry […]

New project launched to boost Nigerian local industries

New project launched to boost Nigerian local industries

By Adeyemi Emmanuel The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, CREDICORP, has launched its Project S.C.A.L.E. (Securing Consumer Access for Local Enterprises), aimed at accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s local industries.This initiative as gathered, provides consumer credit to Nigerians for the purchase of goods and services from local vendors and manufacturers. According to Engr. Uzoma Nwagba, Managing […]

Rep Ikwechegh marks one year of leadership in Aba North/South

Rep Ikwechegh marks one year of leadership in Aba North/South

By Chris Onuoha   The House of Representatives member for Aba North/South federal constituency, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has made a profound impact, one year in the house, as his unwavering dedication to the constituency yielded tremendous positive changes. On Sunday, November 17, Hon. Ikwechegh marked a significant milestone, ‘the one-year anniversary of his service as […]

Femi Fani-Kayode, Kemi Badenoch And An Old Fart From Leicester

Femi Fani-Kayode, Kemi Badenoch And An Old Fart From Leicester

By Mohammed Bello Doka In a desperate attempt to remain relevant, Dr. Olusola Oni, a self-proclaimed Yoruba nationalist residing in Leicester, United Kingdom, has published a lengthy tirade ( titled Fani Kayode’s Fake Outrage About Kemi Badenoch 14/11/2024) defending Kemi Badenoch’s recent ascent in British politics while launching an unprovoked attack on Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. […]

China’s cosmetics companies to star at Beauty West Africa Exhibition

China’s cosmetics companies to star at Beauty West Africa Exhibition

By Kingsley Adegboye Cosmetics and haircare businesses from China will feature in two special pavilions at Beauty West Africa exhibition opening on Tuesday November 26 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos. The delegation of more than 50 Chinese businesses represents thousands of beauty and personal care products, many of them being seen in Africa for the […]

Lagos x Paris fashion: French-Nigerian fashion lauded over collaboration

Lagos x Paris fashion: French-Nigerian fashion lauded over collaboration

…Insist Lagos stand tall in the global fashion Scene By Efe Onodjae Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has expressed his excitement about the ongoing collaboration with the French government, over the success of Nigerian fashion talents trained in Paris. Speaking at the launch of the second edition of the Lagos x Paris Accelerator Programme, Lagos […]

Unions converge on Abuja over impacts of privatisation on electricity, water sector

Unions converge on Abuja over impacts of privatisation on electricity, water sector

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have reiterated their opposition to privatization of the electricity sector and resolved to work together in stopping water privatization. The two unions made the pledge at a workshop in Abuja on Promoting Transparency and […]