Tinubu celebrates ICON of Democracy, GoodLuck Jonathan at 66 President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former president, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on his 66th birthday today, November 19. Nigeria president in his birthday message to Jonathan hailed him for his unique demonstration of statesmanship and for his distinguishing achievement as[Read More…]
Liberia: Tinubu Congratulates Liberians, commends president Weah’s leadership President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian Presidential Election. The president made this known in a statement by the Special Adviser to the president, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, November.[Read More…]
Ecobank, AGF sign $200m deal to fund SMEs Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, and the African Guarantee Fund, a specialised pan-African guarantee provider, have signed a $D200m risk-sharing agreement. The partnership is aimed at catalysing economic growth and supporting entrepreneurial ventures – including women-owned SMEs on the continent.[Read More…]
Air Peace begins transit flights via Lagos Airport Air Peace has commenced transit flights through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos to various regional and international cities, a news release issued by the airline has revealed. The release stated: “Finally, Air Peace and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN,[Read More…]
Senate approves Aminu Maida as Executive Vice Chairman NCC The Senate has approved the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). This came after Sen. Bilbis Ikra (APC-Zamfara), the chairman of the Committee on Communication, presented its report, which was then[Read More…]
Oando Secures $800m Afreximbank Commitment For Agip’s Assets Acquisition Oando Plc has signed a $800m loan deal with the African Export and Import Bank at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt. Signed on Tuesday, the deal was to facilitate the energy giants acquisition of 100 per cent[Read More…]
Tinubu Secures Multi-billion Dollar Infrastructure Funding From Islamic Bank President Bola Tinubu has pledged commitment to secure a multi-billion dollar infrastructure finance facility from Islamic Development Bank to fund a multi-sectoral portfolio of Infrastructure projects. The discussion took place after President Tinubu’s return from evening prayers on Monday night,[Read More…]
CBN says N100, N200, N1000 Banknotes remain Legal Tender indefinitely The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday said that the old N100, N200, N1000 banknotes will remain a legal tender indefinitely. The Apex bank extended the Naira notes beyond the December 31, 2023 deadline issued by the former CBN[Read More…]
Five Millionaires emerge in Polaris Bank’s ongoing ‘Save & Win’ Promo Five lucky Nigerians at the weekend hit a fortune when they emerged Millionaires in the ongoing Polaris Bank Save & Win Promo. The live quarterly draw of the ongoing Polaris ‘Save & Win’ promo which took place at[Read More…]
Shareholders lauds Sterling Holdco performance, leadership Shareholders of Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc have commended the board and management of the company for its performance in its operations and earnings, and the diversification of the group’s business lines since completing the transition to a holding company structure. A release[Read More…]
