archiveAugust 2022

  Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Abdulrahman Abduraheem, has reacted to insinuations that the state government was planning to return some schools to their original owners, be they missionaries or individuals. The Commissioner, who clarified the State Government's position in a statement at the weekend, maintained...

Ecobank Nigeria has concluded plans to host a Photography, Arts and Design Exhibition (PADE) as part of activities to commemorate this year’s World Photography Day. Usually celebrated on August 19, the World Photography Day is an annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science, and history of photography. Head, Marketing...

Mouka, the market leader in Nigeria’s sleep industry and a new member of the Dolidol International group, has appointed Dr Adesegun Akin-Olugbade as its new Vice Chairman. The Board of Mouka’s parent company, Dolidol, has given their vote of confidence to the new Vice Chairman, who has an impressive resume...

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has said its Whistle-Blower Initiative will deepen transparency, and accountability and uphold a high standard in the administration of the tax system in the state. The Executive Chairman of the LIRS, Ayodele Subair, at the official launching of the initiative in Lagos on...

Access Bank Plc and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), have entered into an agreement that will create funding opportunities for small businesses in Nigeria. In this regard, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of DFC, Scott Nathan has signed a commitment letter for $280 million in financing for Access...

  The Federal Government through the Budget Office of the Federation has revealed that it will begin the implementation of its proposed excise duties on telecommunication services and beverages in 2023. The Budget Office of the Federation, which is under the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, revealed its...

as NCPWD Laments Fake Disability Trend The Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project says it is committed to partnering with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) in the implementation of the project. Project Coordinator of Nigeria Digital ID4D, Musa Odole Solomon disclosed this at a courtesy call...

Mr. Olorundare Sunday Thomas, Commissioner for Insurance/CEO, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) will CHAIR the public presentation of Business Journal newspaper on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja (Lagos). The NAICOM letter to Business Journal which was dated July 18, 2022 and signed by Mr. Rasaaq Salami, NAICOM’s Head...

The Federal Government has said that it has disbursed N66 billion to 1.2 million Nigerians under its micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) survival fund and guarantee off-take scheme. Mariam Katagum, Minister of State for Industry, Trade And Investment, said this on Tuesday at a town hall meeting with beneficiaries...

Meta hosted creators in Lagos at an exclusive dinner aimed at celebrating their impact and creativity, as well as introducing them to the various technologies that are paving the road to the metaverse. Held at GAIA Africa club, this included a mix of content creators and technical creators who represent...