South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee has withdrawn her candidacy from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General’s race, according to Washington Trade Daily. Yoo, Korea’s Minister of Trade was contending with Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will have to wait to know her fate as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This is because a meeting of the organisation originally scheduled [Read more…]
Olufemi told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos that the project when completed would give the airport a facelift and attract more airlines and passengers to it. He said that the contractors [Read more…]
The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) has said that its member will join in the nationwide strike action slated for September 28. The strike action is being put together by [Read more…]
The bank’s Company Secretary, Mr Babatunde Osibodu, announced the appointment in a statement in Lagos. Osibodu said the development was coming on the heels of the recent appointment of, Mr Innocent Ike, as the Acting [Read more…]
Mariam Katagum, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, has confirmed that the federal government will provide financial support for 1.7 million business entities and individuals. The programme will commence September 21 and last [Read more…]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has made the final shortlist of candidates for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation Bloomberg’s report on Friday revealed that three candidates have been evicted from the race to be [Read more…]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, has been included in the final shortlist of candidates for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The WTO members, however, evicted three candidates from [Read more…]
The Federal Government has apologised to Nigerians for what it termed a misleading information regarding ‘Self-certification’ forms. The government had earlier ordered all account holders in financial institutions to obtain, complete and submit the forms. [Read more…]
. Government of Ghana, on Wednesday 16 September, 2020 at a press on the update of the Novel COVID-19 pandemic has said that, the government has made an effort to make full payment to the [Read more…]
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has highlighted the dangers and benefits of Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. He noted that one of the many ways by which the continent can maximize its benefits is [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria ”not to issue a kobo” of the country’s reserves for the importation of food items and fertilizer. This is as the Federal Government rolls [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received in audience at the State House, Abuja, the newly re-elected President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina. The President congratulated the AFDB boss on his second election, [Read more…]
Sterling Bank Two farmers, Umar Abubakar and Muhammad Sani-Abdul, have revealed how staff of Sterling Bank in Bauchi State fraudulently opened unauthorised accounts using their names and Bank Verification Numbers to apply for loans. The [Read more…]
Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says the World Trade Organisation (WTO) can play a vital role in accessibility coronavirus vaccine. The former World Bank Managing Director spoke at a reception held in her honour [Read more…]
When Hashtags are used correctly, they help you get more reach and engagement for your posts? In fact, a post with at least one hashtag generates more engagement than posts without a hashtag. Using the right [Read more…]
Murtala Muhammadu Airport The Federal Government has denied at least six airlines clearance into the country’s airspace as international flights resume on September 5. Speaking on Thursday during a briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on [Read more…]
Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) says he is grateful for the opportunity to serve the continent. Adesina spoke on Tuesday in an address during his second term inauguration. The former Minister [Read more…]
In line with its forte of empowering subscribers, the grand masters of data, Globacom, has introduced Mega Data Plans to cater to the digital needs of heavy data subscribers at affordable rates. According to a [Read more…]
BudgIT, on Monday, released its report on Nigeria’s economic challenges titled ‘Investing in People’. It recommended 6 broad goals with 18 priority actions that would effectively end poverty, improve health, advance education, reduce inequality and [Read more…]
Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu/homelandnewsng.com The Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State has been officially reopened for business after over a year of shutting down by authorities. Recall that the Federal Airport Authority of [Read more…]
. Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper and ace Journalist Kweku Baako Jr has cautioned that calls for the reversal of the Agyapa Royalties Agreement at this time are unrealistic. He stated that we [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has resumed sales of foreign exchange to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. The apex bank pegged sale to Nigerians at N386. Ozoemena Nnaji, Director Trade and Exchange Department, made [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated Akinwunmi Adesina over his re-election as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Adesina was re-elected as President of AfDB for a second tenure on Thursday by the bank’s [Read more…]
Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on his re-election as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Okonjo-Iweala, who is also seeking appointment as the Director-General of the [Read more…]
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) has reacted to his re-election for a second term. Adesina was re-elected to serve for another 5 years after the election on Thursday during the [Read more…]
The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management (ECSM), Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Adeleke Adewolu, has revealed major mobile network operators (MNOs) in the country recorded 9,077 cases of service outages on their networks in the second quarter [Read more…]
The Presidency on Wednesday reacted to the latest economic growth figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. NBS, in its latest report, said Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, suffered a decline in the [Read more…]
As the re-election of the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina draws closer, Nigeria has increased its shares in ownership of the Bank. Nigeria, according to a report by Bloomberg now owns 16.8% [Read more…]
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has said that those wailing over the new Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) should better stop because there is no going back. CAC said the new act has come [Read more…]
. 2020 Big Brother Naija housemate, Brighto has revealed plans to hurt his fellow housemate, Praise, before he exits from the reality show. In a conversation with Kiddwaya, Brighto fingered Praise as the cause of [Read more…]
The Ghanaian authorities have said Nigerian shop owners in the country must pay taxes and other fees imposed on them. The country’s Ministry of Trades, while insisting on the payment, said that claims of unfair [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: …Everything you need to know about money …Why the rich get richer, the poor poorer …Global economy on life support since 2008 …The future, tackling fragility, increasing massive inequality In this [Read more…]
Experts in Business Financing, Funding and Entrepreneurship will be discussing and proffering solutions to the issues of raising capital, accessing credits, funding types, business profitability and other related issues at the maiden edition of the [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: Olamilekan Adegbite By Moses Nosike One of the visions that Olamilekan Adegbite had when he was appointed the minister of Mines and Steel Development a year ago was to put the [Read more…]
Lagos, Nigeria. Source: The Nation Nigeria’s unemployment rate has now gotten to 27 per cent in the second quarter of 2020, a move from 23.1 per cent reported in the third quarter of 2018. The National [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: Unemployment By Nwafor Sunday National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, Friday said that Nigeria’s unemployment rate rose to 27.1% in the second quarter of 2020. “The unemployment rate during the reference period, [Read more…]
The federal government on Thursday warned of recession in Nigeria. Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, said this would happen unless Nigeria achieves a very strong third quarter 2020 economic performance. She spoke at a House [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: By Rosemary Onuoha Shareholders of Wapic Insurance Plc have approved the company’s change of name to Coronation Insurance Plc. This is even as the company grew its Gross Premium Written (GPW) [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: By Cynthia Alo The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has described the conviction of three persons in connection with vessel hijack on the [Read more…]
Post Views: Visits 37 The Minister of Information, Mr Lai Mohammed, has revealed that the federal government will slash the allocation of states where registered mining companies are taxed by both local and state governments. [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has reiterated its commitment to fast-tracking full integration of the domestic gas market hubs into the Nigeria Gas Transportation Network Code (NGTNC) to ensure optimal [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: Nigerian Stock Exchange By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian stocks climbed eight-week high on Wednesday, lifted by gains in shares of energy companies after global oil prices rallied. Recovering from a two consecutive [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation By Babajide Komolafe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) yesterday vowed to protect the interest of depositors of defunct Fortis Microfinance Bank (MFB). The Corporation stated this [Read more…]
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has announced a one-month ultimatum to content producers. Executive Secretary, Bamidele Balogun, spoke while unveiling a Performing Musicians Employers Association (PMAN) project on revenue generation for [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: …As rig count falls to 6 By Udeme Akpan THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, Wednesday, put Nigeria’s oil output at 1.3 million barrels per day, mb/d. The organisation, which [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: Nigerian Stock Exchange By Peter Egwuatu The newly sworn president of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, CIS, Mr Olatunde Amolegbe has called on the federal government through its agency to jettison [Read more…]
Kindly Share This Story: Nigerian Stock Exchange By Peter Egwuatu The newly sworn president of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, CIS, Mr Olatunde Amolegbe has called on the federal government through its agency to jettison [Read more…]
Governor Sanwo-Olu provides update on the state of coronavirus in Lagos state (image courtesy: Lagos Govt) A newly introduced tax by the Lagos State Government could increase fares paid by customers of ride-hailing services such [Read more…]
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