By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force has announced the passing of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Njangor Egbe Njom, a distinguished officer and devoted pastor. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on March 15, 1942, in Etomi Village, Etung Local…
Mali’s junta leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, on Wednesday announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government, just days after Maiga publicly criticized the military regime. A decree read on state television ORTM stated that the duties of both the prime minister and the government members had been terminated. This move comes…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian equity market closed positively on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in key stocks, with Lafarge WAPCO leading the charge. The market recorded a N136 billion increase in capitalisation, reflecting a 0.23% rise to close at N59.4 trillion. The All-Share Index (ASI) also advanced by 0.23%, closing at 97,972.33 points and bringing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has announced significant milestones in its five-year partnership with UNICEF, aimed at revolutionizing education across the continent. Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly one million learners across…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has officially introduced its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, to the international market at the Argus European Crude Conference in London, United Kingdom. The unveiling marks a significant boost to Nigeria’s crude oil production, export capacity, and revenue generation efforts. According…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has unveiled the Oleum Scratch and Win Awoof Promo, a customer loyalty campaign in collaboration with CashToken Rewards Africa. Set to begin on November 19, 2024, and run until February 5, 2025, the initiative aims to reward distributors and customers of NNPC’s Oleum Engine Oil…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship Digital Skills Empowerment Programme (DiSEP 4.0), reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Nigerians and advancing digital transformation in the country. DiSEP 4.0 is designed to address Nigeria’s digital skills gap by equipping young graduates…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to conclude its 2024 Business Series with an empowering session for micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs). Titled “Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” the event will provide insights into wealth management strategies and long-term business sustainability. The session, scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024,…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to approve a fresh external borrowing plan of N1.767 trillion ($2.209 billion) under the 2024 appropriation act. The president also submitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) for 2025–2027 and an amendment bill to establish the National Social Investment Programme’s…
