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Okonjo-Iweala, Tinubu meets  Discuss WTO Plans To Support Nigerians

Okonjo-Iweala, Tinubu meets  Discuss WTO Plans To Support Nigerians   The Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says her meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Tuesday was aimed at reducing the economic hardship bedevilling Nigerians. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Okonjo-Iweala stressed that[Read More…]

Mohammed, Suleiman, Banda, Schmale, Oyeyinka to grace Africa Social Impact 2023

Mohammed, Suleiman, Banda, Schmale, Oyeyinka to grace Africa Social Impact 2023   Renowned global figures Amina Mohammed, Abubakar Suleiman, Joyce Banda, Matthias Schmale and Professor Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka are set to take center stage as headliners at the forthcoming Africa Social Impact Summit. The summit, hosted by Sterling One Foundation and[Read More…]

FirstBank Technology Academy entry begins   First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the call for participation in the second edition of its FirstBank Technology Academy. Interested participants are to a dedicated website to complete the online application process, a statement by the bank said. The application, which closes on[Read More…]

Stanbic IBTC, SMEDAN lift 3000 SMEs

Stanbic IBTC, SMEDAN lift 3000 SMEs   Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). To this end, the bank has signed a partnership agreement with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria[Read More…]

UBA partners Medplus, Oriki, i-fitness, to enhance customer experience

UBA partners Medplus, Oriki, i-fitness, to enhance customer experience     United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has entered into partnerships with three health-based organisations to create robust synergy for enhanced customer experience. UBA’s partnership with MedPlus Pharmacy Nigeria, I-Fitness Gym Nigeria, and Oriki Spa and Wellness Centre, is expected[Read More…]

GlaxoSmithKline to cease operation in Nigeria

GlaxoSmithKline to cease operation in Nigeria   GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK), a British multinational drug maker and biotechnology company on Thursday announced its intention to cease operations in Nigeria. This announcement was made known in a statement filed at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The statement explained that GSK’s operations in Nigeria[Read More…]

NCC plans clean energy policies for $75.6 billion telecoms sector   The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) is on the verge of introducing policies that would encourage the sector to adopt clean and sustainable energy sources. Besides, the policy is also targeted at helping to reduce carbon emission footprint in the[Read More…]

Polaris Bank receives recognition for Supporting Women Empowerment

Polaris Bank receives recognition for Supporting Women Empowerment The International Women Society (IWS) Skills Acquisition Centre, Lekki, Lagos has honoured Polaris Bank with the prestigious ‘Providers & Enablers’ Award in recognition of the Bank’s remarkable commitment and significant contributions to women empowerment, particularly in the area of vocational, skills training and capacity building for women, as[Read More…]