The adoption of the Fifth Generation (5G) network is fast expanding as MTN disclosed that it has activated over 700 sites across 13 cities since its launch in August 2021. Connected cities, according to MTN, include Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Owerri, Ibadan, Maiduguri, Abeokuta, Ife, Warri, Enugu, Ife and[Read More…]
The Federal Government has condemned the attack on the motorcade of staff of United States (U.S.) Consulate in Nigeria by gunmen in Ogabru Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra which left four people dead. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack in a statement by the ministry’s Spokesperson, Francisca[Read More…]
Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Muazu Sambo, has urged members of staff of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to double their efforts to ensure improved service delivery and economic development. Sambo gave the advice while inaugurating the new NIMASA Abuja Liaison office on Tuesday. He said that establishing[Read More…]
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), has commenced second edition of MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN-MIP-2) with 20 professionals. The programme is part of the telecoms company’s drive to provide learning opportunities for best practices in the industry. MTN said of the almost 3,000 media professionals that applied,[Read More…]
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released new guidelines to address underwriting challenges. The areas covered are distribution, insurance product innovation, policy and claims servicing. Other areas covered by Insurance Regulatory Sandbox Regulatory Guidelines, are market conduct guidelines for Takaful, Retakaful insurance operators, enterprise risk management framework for Takaful. According[Read More…]
The Nigerian community in Russia has commended the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbosola for his intervention at ensuring Nigerians abroad get their international passports in real time. Prof. Maurice Okoli, President Nigerian community in Russia gave the commendation in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Okoli stated that[Read More…]
Wema Bank, the leading innovative bank in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its flagship capacity-building programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria – the Wema SME Business School 5.0. The programme aims to equip SME business owners and entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the necessary skills and knowledge[Read More…]
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Sterling Bank, in conjunction with the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF), is set to promote environment-friendly agriculture businesses by lending the sum of $15 million to sustainable and renewable energy-powered Agric enterprises. The $15 million medium-term facility from the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment[Read More…]
Photo Caption: Middle: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc and recipient of the Banker of the Year 2022 award, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe flanked by (L – R): Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; Managing Director, Graviti Hill Ltd, Dr Ken Onyeali Ikpe; former Governor of[Read More…]
A chieftain of Labour Party (LP), Mr Chinedu Onyeizu, has called on the incoming Federal administration to demonstrate fairness, equity and all-inclusiveness to all geopolitical zones by ensuring that political offices are evenly distributed. Onyeizu, who was LP Senatorial Candidate for Abia South in the 2023 general election, made the[Read More…]
