Business news
…Announces Edward Isreal-Ayide As Keynote Speaker Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), the umbrella body of journalists covering the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) space will be celebrating the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day, with a workshop on Friday, March 15. The event which is in commemoration with the Annual Consumer Rights Day celebrated all over […]
AIICO Insurance Plc., a leading insurer in Nigeria, celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 with programmes and activities aimed at exploring, enhancing, and exhibiting the potential of women, both within and outside of the organization. The day unfolded with a series of engaging activities, including a career development webinar, a vibrant painting competition, and the much-anticipated […]
By Christian ABURIME As Anambra State and Nigeria continue to grapple with the challenges of nation-building, one leader stands tall as a model of hope and a champion of progressive ideals worthy of emulation – that leader, no doubt, is Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR. Through his relentless commitment to excellence, meritocracy, […]
Following the successful Trade and Investment outreach led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Qatar, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, announces a temporary step down of the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) by the Federal Ministry of Interior, as administered by the […]
Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and its subsidiaries joined the rest of the world on Friday, March 8, 2024, to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD) by leveraging its Closing Gong Ceremony to “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality”. With the theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, the event focused on individual actions, conversations, behaviours and […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has rejected the increment in tuition fees announced by the managements of tertiary institutions across the country. The student body described the increment as “insensitive, embarrassing and inhumane to Nigerian students in the face of economic hardship, currently being experienced by Nigerians. The student body in a statement […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two grandfathers over drug trafficking. The suspects – Mallam Mai Gemu Adam and Yamama Musa, were arrested in Borno State on Saturday, March 9. Confirming this in a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, said 32,000 ampoules of tramadol injection were recovered from them. “NDLEA […]
The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye has reiterated the Agency’s commitment to ensuring the availability of narcotics and controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes while preventing diversion to illicit use in Nigeria. The assertion, however, came against the backdrop of the unprecedented outcry by […]
Union Bank of Nigeria has re-emphasised its advocacy for an equitable and inclusive society devoid of biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. This assertion was recently made at a special event hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day celebration under the global theme #InspireInclusion. Tagged Ability Over Gender, the occasion provided the Bank […]
The Employee Place (EMP) Industry Meet-Up, now in its fifth year, recently convened at the CIBN Bankers Hall, Lagos, uniting thought leaders to delve into Generation Z’s influence on the professional landscape. Esteemed speakers, including Joseph Onaolapo (Jay On-air), Makuochukwu Okafor-Obi, and Sheriff Adekoya, explored pivotal themes such as consumerism, innovation, and the essence of […]