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UNDP Partners with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to Empower 100,000 Young Entrepreneurs in Africa

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019Ayo Olowo

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),the global development network of the United Nations, has partnered with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) — Africa’s leading philanthropy committed to empowering entrepreneurs — to train, mentor and financially support 100,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa over 10 years towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the […]

FOREX: Naira closes at N359.3 to dollar at parallel market

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019News Agency

The Naira on Monday traded at N359.3 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos. The Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N463 and N407 respectively. At the Bureau De Change segment, the naira exchanged at N360 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N463 and N407, respectively. […]

Buhari signs Free Trade agreement in Niamey

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019Eben Tanimola

President Muhammadu Buhari in Niamey, Niger Republic, signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, making Nigeria the 53rd state on the continent to append its signature to the document. Reports reaching the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, indicated that the president signed the agreement at exactly 10.47 am local time. The […]

Boeing to compensate victims of 737 Max crashes with $100m

July 4, 2019July 4, 2019Ayo Olowo

According to CNN, Boeing, aircraft manufacturer, has set aside $100 million to support families of those who died in two 737 Max crashes. Recall that Boeing’s 737 Max jets were grounded worldwide after one of its aircraft flown by Ethiopian Airlines crashed shortly after takeoff in March. Two Nigerians, Pius Adesanmi, renowned writer, and Biodun Bashua, a former UN […]

20 Additional Millionaires to win N60m in the UBA Wise Savers Promo

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019Ayo Olowo

Another set of 20 loyal customers will join the rising number of millionaires to win a whooping N1,500,000 each, in the 3rd edition of its quarterly draw for the ongoing UBA Wise Savers Promo. The raffle draw which is set for July 31st, at United Bank for Africa’s Corporate head office will see new millionaires emerge in a […]

Uber set to launch boat taxis in Lagos

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019Ayo Olowo

The management of Uber Technology Inc. has revealed its plan to launch boat business in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital and biggest city, to beat traffic congestion. The ride-hailing service company is in talks with the Lagos state government and regulatory authorities to start Uber Boats services on its waterways, Uber’s Chief Business Officer Brooks Entwistle […]

Tony Elumelu Joins Jared Kushner, Lagarde, World Leaders to Launch US Growth Strategy for Palestine and Middle East

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019Ayo Olowo

Heads of States and other global leaders convened at the Peace to Prosperity Workshop in Bahrain, organised by the Presidency of the United States of America in partnership with the host government, the Kingdom of Bahrain, to launch the US growth strategy for Palestine and the Middle East; a first step in the long journey […]

Meet NNPC’s new GMD, Mele Kolo Kyari, 6 COOs and the new CFO

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019Ayo Olowo

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has thrown more light on the newly appointed GMD of the corporation, Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, as well as the six Chief Operating Officers and a Chief Financial Officer. A follow-up release on the new appointments by the NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, informed […]

NNPC set to resume search for oil in Chad Basin – Baru

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019News Agency

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will resume crude oil search in the Chad basin immediately it gets clearance from security agencies in the country. The Group Managing Director, Dr Maikanti Baru made the disclosure during a courtesy visit on him by Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed in Abuja on Wednesday. […]

Niger Area Command of Nigeria Customs N1.4 bn revenue in 5 months

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019News Agency

The Niger Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it collected N1.4 billion as revenue between January and May this year. Mr Yusuf Abba-Kassim, NCS comptroller in charge of Niger, Kwara and Kogi commands, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Minna that the amount represented 40.2 per cent of […]

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UNDP Partners with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to Empower 100,000 Young Entrepreneurs in Africa

FOREX: Naira closes at N359.3 to dollar at parallel market

Buhari signs Free Trade agreement in Niamey

Boeing to compensate victims of 737 Max crashes with $100m

20 Additional Millionaires to win N60m in the UBA Wise Savers Promo

Uber set to launch boat taxis in Lagos

Tony Elumelu Joins Jared Kushner, Lagarde, World Leaders to Launch US Growth Strategy for Palestine and Middle East

Meet NNPC’s new GMD, Mele Kolo Kyari, 6 COOs and the new CFO

NNPC set to resume search for oil in Chad Basin – Baru

Niger Area Command of Nigeria Customs N1.4 bn revenue in 5 months

President Tinubu seeks National Assembly approval for $20.5bn, €1.04bn external loans

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