UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2021 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria with a call for entries.  The National Essay Competition (NEC) is part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which is aimed at promoting literacy and encouraging […]

The 2021 African Brand Congress, billed to commence tomorrow, Thursday September 30th, 2021 will now take place at Four Point By Sheraton Hotel, in Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria, organisers have announced. Earlier planned to take place Eko Hotel, the Chairman, Technical Committee, African Brand Congress, Dada Ajai-Ikhile said, “This is to inform all our esteem […]

Niger State Government  has  approved further reduction in the tuition fees for Students of the state own University,  Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. A statement  by the  Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane , disclosed that the review downward of the tuition fees only affects returning Students (indigene) from N50,000 to N46,000 […]

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Turkey, Ismail Abba, has assured prospective investors from Turkey and Indonesia of a High Return on Investment (ROI) when they come to invest in critical sectors of the country’s economy. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje,  at the Turkish-Nigeria Business Congress […]

Bandits have attacked a joint military camp in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Sokoto State Commissioner for Carriers and Security Matters, Colonel Garba Moyi (rtd) confirmed the attack but was not sure of the number of casualties. However, multiple reports suggest that many may have died following the attack. Residents of […]

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele has disclosed that the country’s infrastructure has to improve by at least between 5 to 7 per cent for it to stimulate productivity and sustainable growth for businesses. Mr Emefiele, who was represented by the apex bank’s Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Osita Nwasinobi, made […]