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…also provides N100million flood relief support to Kebbi State Government BUA Group has donated an additional sum of 350million Naira to CACOVID (the CBN-led Private Sector Coalition on Covid-19) bringing to 1.35billion Naira, its total donation to CACOVID. In another development, BUA also announced the donation of 100million Naira to the Kebbi State Government to […]
In its continuous bid to support the growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) and equip them with the necessary tools to strengthen and sustain their businesses, Pan African Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to organise another edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series. The UBA Business Series which is held […]
As part of efforts to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 on the education sector, Heritage Bank Plc in partnership with Honourable Fatima Mohammed (FAMO) foundation has provided succor to over 300 affected private school teachers and small medium enterprises (SMEs). The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, have continued in the shutdown of schools for […]
Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with Google to unveil Mobile Data Platform (MDP), a new feature that enhances and digitalizes the journey of customers’ data purchase, utilization and management in Nigeria. According to both organizations, the newly introduced Mobile Data Platform, which is only available to Android Operating System […]
To significantly enhance Home Broadband experience for its customers the leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, announces the introduction of its new Home Broadband Internet booster dubbed the Airtel ODU (Outdoor Unit) Smartbox. The telco says the launch of Airtel ODU Smartbox, which rides on its expansive and modernized 4G network, will further deepen broadband […]
With a deep sense of loss, PwC announces the untimely passing of their colleague and friend, Tola Ogundipe, who died on 7 September 2020. Tola was the PwC Africa Tax Leader and Deputy Country Senior Partner for PwC Nigeria, according to a press statement signed by Uyi Akpata, Country Senior Partner, PwC Nigeria. He also […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)says it will soon begin activation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refill stations for motorists across the country. The corporation disclosed this in a statement by the Group General Manager Public Affairs Division, Dr Kennie Obateru, in Abuja The CNG (methane stored at high pressure) is a fuel that can […]
The Police Command in Kwara says it has prosecuted 20 alleged rape suspects within the last six months. Mr Ajayi Okasanmi, Police Public Relations Officer of the command, said that the alleged rape cases happened between February and August. SP Okasanmi, who spoke on the sideline of a round-table meeting organised by the International Women […]
Winifred Bosa The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila over their failure to publish reports of all completed public hearings and corruption probes by the National Assembly since 1999. SERAP is also suing the duo for their […]
The Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) has asked its members to embark on a nationwide strike starting from midnight on Sunday, September 13, 2020. This decision was reached after the National Executive Council (NEC) of the union held a meeting on Saturday. The Union in a statement said it gave the Federal Government one week to […]