The Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded today with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just and equitable transition to low-carbon energy systems across the Commonwealth. The biennial gathering, held virtually over 12-14 May, explored practical solutions to help meet global commitments on energy made under the 2030 Agenda […]
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Trial Chamber IX of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) sentenced (https://bit.ly/3vFojXc) Dominic Ongwen to 25 years of imprisonment following the Trial Judgment in which the Chamber found him guilty for a total of 61 crimes comprising crimes against humanity and war crimes, committed in Northern Uganda between 1 July 2002 and 31 December […]
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Pan African Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that 10 of its loyal customers will get a chance to win N1,000,000 each, in the ongoing UBA Savings Promo which is scheduled to hold on to May 7, 2021 at the bank’s corporate head office, in Lagos. This unique promo intends to appreciate loyal customers of the […]
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Enugu residents leap for joy as Rev. Father Mbaka who reportedly went missing has resurfaced in Enugu. Some residents in Enugu state had taken to the streets to protest over his whereabouts amid reports that the Catholic priest was missing. He had been scheduled to attend his usual Wednesday morning prayer programme, but did not […]
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A coalition of multilateral development banks and development partners has pledged over US$17 billion in financing on Friday during a high-level forum, in a bold bid to address rising hunger on the African continent and to improve food security. These funds were pledged on the final day of a two-day high-level dialogue – Feeding Africa: leadership […]
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The Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CON, will on Wednesday May 5, 2021, be a guest on ARISE News, a 24 hour international television news channel. Elumelu is one of Africa’s leading philanthropists and entrepreneurs. Elumelu, who is also the Chairman of […]
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Pan-African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc added to its growing list of laurels at the Independent Newspaper Awards, winning the Bank of the Year. The bank was announced winner of the coveted awards at a glamorous event which was well-attended by the top echelon of the financial sector including Bank CEOs, Captains […]
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A newly expanded collaboration between Thomson Reuters (www.ThomsonReuters.com), a leading provider of business information services, and Adapt IT (www.AdaptIt.com), a reputed service provider of leading specialised software and digitally-led business solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, will enable more businesses across the region gain competitive advantages through the technology solutions both provide. With economic recovery and growth […]
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Students and young professionals seeking world class education can now get a chance to study in Russia. Rosatom and Russian Universities have launched a Virtual Education Fair titled, Study in Russia. This free event will showcase Russian Universities Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees, especially programs related with Nuclear Engineering. Participants will be able to directly engage […]
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The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has announced the reinstatement of Sola Adeduntan, as the managing director and chief executive officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited. He also ordered the immediate removal of all directors of FBN Limited and FBN Holdings Plc. Emefiele gave this directive during a media briefing […]
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