Mobile Money (MoMo) PSB, the fintech arm of MTN Nigeria, has set its sights on an audacious goal: to surpass the prevalence of cash transactions in the country. This is in a bid poised to reshape Nigeria’s payment ecosystem. According to reports, cash transactions accounts for 90 percent of the nation’s economic exchanges, and has […]
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Nigerian equities market ended the trading session for August 2023 bullish as Investors continue to buy into blue-chip firms, Nairametrics reports. The All-Share Index (ASI) traded 0.16% higher to close at 66,548.99 index points as against 66,439.53 index points recorded in the previous day’s trading session. Likewise, the market capitalization of equities saw a gain […]
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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, stands on the brink of losing the title. On Thursday, Forbes downgraded his worth by more than 6 per cent. His rival, Johann Rupert, is $100 million away from displacing Dangote in the African category of the ranking. Data from the global rating agency shows that Dangote’s net worth stands […]
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The Nigerian Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to further strengthen counter-terrorism efforts in the country. A statement by Zakari Mijinyawa, Head of Strategic Communications at ONSA, said the MOU was to further Nigeria’s joint […]
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Website: www.oprah.com Date born: 1954 Lives: USA Brand fact 1: In 1984 Oprah moved on to be the host of AM Chicago, which became The Oprah Winfrey Show. Brand fact 2: In 1986, The Oprah Winfrey Show went national and Oprah was Oscar nominated for The Color Purple. Brand fact 3: In 1996 Oprah launched […]
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Multi-award-winning comedian Donovan Goliath has been confirmed as the host of the second DStv Content Creator Awards. The “Purple Carpet” will be rolled out to welcome the top names in content production on Saturday, 9 September in Sandton. Goliath, who is also a content developer snatched the DStv Content Creator Award last year and is […]
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Website: www.gucci.com Founded: 1920 Country of origin: Italy Brand fact 1: Gucci is one of the world’s leading purveyors of personal luxury goods. Brand fact 2: In 2003, Gucci generated 1.5 billion euros in revenue. Brand fact 3: The company manufactures and sources all products in Italy.
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The founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu has renewed the call for a nation-building that is characterised by unwavering determination, empathy, and the commitment to create a legacy of progress, unity, and hope for generations to come as a panacea for economic growth and social development. Mr Elumelu said Nigeria, a nation currently overwhelmed […]
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As the summer break winds down, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has emphasised its devotion to help schools prepare adequately for the next session and deliver quality education. Through its bespoke product known as the Fidelity Edu Loan, administrators of registered private primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria can access loans of up […]
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Lagos has emerged as the fifth best African city with high desirability by people to live, work, and invest, according to a report by Brand Finance City Index 2023. The report puts Lagos (Nigeria) at 56.7 per cent behind Cape Town (South Africa), Cairo (Egypt), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Casablanca (Morocco) which are ranked the […]
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