Tag: Nigeria Business Now

Google brings generative AI to Search in Africa

Google brings generative AI to Search in Africa Google has rolled out its Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. In a recent statement, while announcing the features, google said, AI -powered experience is available in English. The company[Read More…]

UBA, Saudi EXIM Bank partner on business relations, export growth

UBA, Saudi EXIM Bank partner on business relations, export growth   Photo Caption: Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) United Arab Emirate, Vikrant Bhansali (left); Group Treasurer, UBA, Adeleke Adeyemi; Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, UBA, Oliver Alawuba and Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Export-Import Bank (SAUDI EXIM),[Read More…]

AfDB, Afrexim, Others Pledge $3bn Funding For Africa’s Agro-industrial Growth

AfDB, Afrexim, Others Pledge $3bn Funding For Africa’s Agro-industrial Growth   The African Development Bank Group, Africa Export-Import Bank, Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms, the Islamic Development Bank Group and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation have launched a new alliance to bridge the critical financing gap in agriculture on the[Read More…]

House moves to review CBN Act

House moves to review CBN Act   A bill to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act on Thursday scaled Second Reading at the House of Representatives. The proposed amendment according to the sponsor of the bill, Francis Waive, seeks to address several critical aspects of the Act to enhance[Read More…]

FG says Nigeria lost N4.3tn to oil theft in five years

FG says Nigeria lost N4.3tn to oil theft in five years The Federal Government, on Monday, revealed that more than N4.3tn worth of crude oil was stolen in 7,143 pipeline vandalism cases within a period of five years. It disclosed this at the Nigeria International Pipeline Technology and Security Conference[Read More…]

FG probes extension of DisCos’ licenses

FG probes extension of DisCos’ licenses …says privatisation not the right way to go   The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Wednesday said privatisation was not the right way to go for the country, rather commercialisation would have been better. The minister, who stated this during an interactive session[Read More…]

Glo Gives 6 Months Data Bonus On IPhone 15 Models

Glo Gives 6 Months Data Bonus On IPhone 15 Models Digital telecommunications services provider, Globacom, has announced the availability of the latest iPhone 15 variants for purchase in its Gloworld shops nationwide. Those who purchase these choice devices in Gloworld shops stand to reap huge benefits from Globacom. The company[Read More…]

Nigeria signs $116m financing agreement with French Govt

Nigeria signs $116m financing agreement with French Govt Nigeria has signed a $116 million financing agreement with the French Government to support the investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (I-DICE) programme, an initiative led by the office of Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital[Read More…]