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“Kalu Aja: Tinubu’s Actions Fall Short of His Promises on Hardship”

Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for discrepancies between his public statements and his actions, especially in light...

MUTUAL BENEFITS ASSURANCE PLC CALLS FOR POLICY REFORMS TO BOOST INSURANCE PENETRATION IN NIGERIA

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has expressed concern over the low insurance penetration in Nigeria and has called for policy reforms to increase insurance uptake...

POWER GENERATION PLUNGES NATIONWIDE BY 45.4%, INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS CONCERNED

Nationwide power generation in Nigeria declined by 45.4% to 2,777.04 Megawatts (MW) yesterday, following a peak generation of 5,040.72 MW recorded at the national...

VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA INAUGURATES $115M UPGRADE PROJECT AT WEST AFRICA CONTAINER TERMINAL

Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated a $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, on Wednesday....

EXPERT WARNS NIGERIANS ABOUT RISKS IN CRYPTOCURRENCY SPACE

Alternative finance and cryptocurrency expert, Rume Ophi, has cautioned Nigerians against being influenced by celebrity endorsements or promises of quick wealth. In a statement...

TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WORKERS’ RIGHTS

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has reaffirmed its dedication to protecting the rights and interests of Nigerian workers. The TUC pledged to...

CBN REPORTS FIRST EXPANSION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN 13 MONTHS

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced that economic activities experienced their first expansion in 13 consecutive months, reaching 50.2 index points in August...

STANBIC IBTC PENSION MANAGERS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RETIREES’ WELFARE

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has reiterated its dedication to the welfare of retirees and the delivery of quality service. Following the circulation of a...

WIND FALL TAX AS A PATHWAY TO ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN NIGERIA

Industry experts suggest that the recently introduced windfall tax could be pivotal in diversifying Nigeria's economy, which has long depended on the oil and...

QATAR AIRWAYS EXTENDS DISCOUNT PARTNERSHIP WITH ACCESS BANK UNTIL DECEMBER 2024

In an effort to reduce financial barriers to air travel, Qatar Airways has extended its discount partnership with Access Bank until December 2024. The...

NAIRA DEPRECIATES TO N1,640 PER DOLLAR IN PARALLEL MARKET

The Naira depreciated to N1,640 per dollar in the parallel market yesterday, compared to N1,620 per dollar on Wednesday. In the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange...

Johan Rupert Reclaims Africa’s Richest Title as Dangote Faces $1 Billion Loss

South African billionaire Johan Rupert has reclaimed his position as Africa’s richest person, surpassing Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index,...

The Importance of Planning Ahead

In Nigeria, there is often skepticism about the value of life insurance. However, the experience of Jewel Okwechime, a customer of Stanbic IBTC Insurance,...

OPay Strengthens Security with Innovative Nightguard Feature

In response to rising financial fraud, OPay has introduced a groundbreaking security feature called Nightguard. This new functionality aims to provide enhanced protection for...

₦555M FINE: NIGERIAN BANK RESPONDS TO DATA BREACH ALLEGATION

Fidelity Bank has denied allegations made by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) that it breached data protection laws, leading to a fine of...

10 African Countries That First Introduced Polymer Banknotes

Polymer banknotes, introduced to enhance durability, security, and sustainability, have been adopted by several African countries. Here’s a list of African nations that transitioned...

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BEANS, TOMATOES PRICES DROP AS NEW YAMS FALL FROM ₦7,000 TO ₦4,000 IN ABIA, IMO

The prices of essential foods such as beans, tomatoes, onions, and new yams have seen significant decreases in major markets in Abia and Imo,...

Effective PR Services for Increased Brand Memorability

In the competitive digital landscape, particularly in fintech and online trading sectors, building and maintaining brand memorability is a significant challenge. Effective PR strategies...

Flutterwave Enables American Express Payments for Online Merchants in Nigeria

Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has announced a significant upgrade to its services by enabling online merchants in Nigeria to accept...

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