Burkina Faso on Sunday beat Cameroon 2-1 in the last of Group C matches. Burkina Faso thus finish second in the group behind Senegal. Cameroon with no point finished last in the group of three teams following the expulsion of South Sudan. The score line set up a fixture of[Read More…]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has advised the Federal Government to suspend its new excise duty, taxes and levies. Its Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, in a statement, noted that the increases, if implemented, would be counter-productive, as they would aggravate the rate of unemployment, encourage smuggling, discourage foreign direct investment[Read More…]
…Beneficiaries Express Gratitude Fresh graduates serving under the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) across 12 States have commended Polaris Bank for enhancing their digital literacy skills and preparing them for the emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s digital economy. Polaris Bank, in partnership with the NYSC and NerdzFactory, had in November[Read More…]
…Condemns increase in tariff The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has called on the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to, on assumption of duties, declare a state of emergency in the power sector, describing its privatisation as a fraud. Speaking with The Nation, the President of the union, Comrade[Read More…]
The coalition has evolved from a four-member group to 30 big organisations with a commitment to build a sustainable recycling economy for food and beverage packaging waste. FBRA and its members have been able to shape public policy and take action that supports a circular economy and the evolution of[Read More…]
Executives and members of Women in Energy, Oil and Gas (WEOG), led by the National President, Dr. Oladunni Owo has commenced activities lined up to mark its fifth anniversary. “This year WEOG is celebrating its fifth anniversary alongside OTC’s 55th edition with a special anniversary lecture, fireside chat, site tour,[Read More…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has closed its case in a £2.6 billion alleged fraud charge slammed on an oil firm, Petro Union Oil and Gas Limited, a consultant to the company and three of its directors. The Consultant is Abayomi Kukoyi (Trading under the name and style[Read More…]
The Integration of Generative AI Technology with Zoho’s Homegrown AI, Zia, Reinforces Customer Experience, Privacy, and Value Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, has announced execution plans and ongoing investment in AI, beginning with the launch of 13 generative AI Zoho application extensions and integrations, powered by ChatGPT.[Read More…]
Federal Government via the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Market Operator have begun a massive disconnection of debtor electricity distribution companies from the national grid. PUNCH findings showed the development followed notices of disconnection from the grid served on some of the Discos by the Market Operator. The MO,[Read More…]
One of Africa’s fastest growing companies and Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Sterling Bank, has reported a growth of 28.5 percent in its profit after tax for 2022. The bank’s profits grew to N 19.3 billion for the year ended 31 December 2022 in comparison to N15 billion as reported by[Read More…]
