The federal government has declared October 2 a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary. In a statement on Thursday, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration. While acknowledging the socio-economic hardship facing Nigerians, the minister assured citizens of the government’s commitment to tackling the issues. “It is a known fact […]
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Consul General of France in Lagos, Laurent Favier, has expressed his determination to deepen France’s economic and commercial relations with Nigeria. Favier disclosed this at the CEO luncheon series three organised by the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) in partnership with KPMG in Lagos, the Guardian reported. He said his professional background as […]
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Google has announced the opening of applications for the Hustle Academy SMB Fund, a ₦75 Million equity-free fund dedicated to amplifying the ambitions of Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). This initiative, offering ₦5 Million to 15 Nigerian small business owners, cements Google’s unwavering commitment to cultivating entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria. Small businesses form the […]
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MTN is launching services allowing users to send cash abroad and businesses to accept payments via an app as it pushes further into the country’s rapidly growing fintech space. An MTN logo is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Johannesburg, March 2023. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko An MTN logo is seen outside the company’s headquarters in […]
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Covenant University (CU), University of Ibadan (UI) and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) have secured top ranking in Nigeria, according to Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2024 rating. Analysis of the latest ranking showed that CU is among the top 1,000 universities in the world. Though ranked first in Nigeria, the faith-based institution is […]
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The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), in partnership with Platinum X Art and Media Limited, is set to organise the Abuja I Believe Carnival 2023. The carnival is targeted at empowering talented Nigerians in Abuja and other states. Convener of the Carnival and the Managing Director, Platinum X Art and Media, Omoefe Tawiyah said the […]
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The Chief Executive of Nigeria’s Bank of Industry, Mr. Olukayode Pitan, was recently honoured with the Special African Banking Leadership Commendation Award during the just-concluded 9th edition of the International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL), which was held on the margins of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the New York Hilton Midtown, […]
Read MoreWema Bank in partnership with creator platform, Selar, is set to empower creatives and bridge existing knowledge gap in the African creative space. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the partners said that the collaboration will result in a webinar titled ‘The Digital Economy and the Future of Work,’ targeted at helping Africans, especially Nigerian, […]
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DStv is set to showcase Viewer’s Choice Movie Festival exclusively for viewers on M-Net Movie 4 (DStv Channel 108), from 6th – 31st October. According to the company, the festival is not just another movie marathon, it is the ultimate movie fan moment. Following a passionate campaign where customers voiced their movie choices, DStv is […]
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By Oluwafisayo Bakare The West African Examination Council has said a viral amendment price list did not emanate from the Council. WAEC Public Relations Officer, Moyosore Adeyegbe confirmed this to Punch Correspondent in a chat today. According to him, WAEC did not amend the date of birth. On Tuesday morning, an amendment price list document […]
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