The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards has called for entry and participation in the 2023 edition and 17th cycle of the annual event. SERAS is an award ceremony held to recognise corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The gold-standard award and the most important industry ceremony in Africa has over the years …

FILE PHOTO: Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim A former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has described as false a report that alleged that he was leading a revolt against the governor of the state, Hope Uzodimma, over the latter’s refusal to support his ministerial aspiration in President …

Temitayo Jaiyeola and Sami Olatunji Nigeria’s total public debt may hit N81.64tn this year, according to findings by The PUNCH. The figure was arrived at based on the 2022 Debt Sustainability Analysis Report by Debt Management Office. According to the debt office, the increase in total public debt-to-GDP to 37.1 …

Burnaboy PHOTO: Audiomack Afrobeats musician, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has hit one billion streams on Audiomack, becoming the first African to do so. Audiomack, a music streaming platform that allows creators to share unlimited music and podcast content for free, released a congratulatory message on Thursday …

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has warned the Federal Government against imposing higher taxes on gas and other renewable energy sources following the removal of fuel subsidy. It applauded the government for the bold step in removing fuel subsidy, as this would free up funds needed to …

APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has told investors in Paris that the ongoing reforms by his government are targeted at making the country an investor’s haven capable of attracting foreign investments. Tinubu said this on Thursday at the sidelines of the Summit for New Global Financing …

As the Muslim faithful prepare for Eid-El-Kabir celebration, the Department of State Services (DSS) has advised Nigerians to take additional caution concerning their security. The advice follows a coordinated operation by the agency alongside the police and Nigerian Army between June 19 and 22 where arms and ammunition of all …

The United States Coast Guard announced on Thursday that it found debris from the Titan submersible which carried five passengers down the North Atlantic Ocean since Sunday. The five persons who boarded the submersible were listed as, Hamish Harding (Britain), Paul Henri Nargeoloet (France) British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, and his …

The award was bestowed on FirstBank in recognition of the Bank’s role in promoting trade and investment endeavours across the continent. With its subsidiaries across the FirstBank Group, FirstBank has continued to play a leading role in boosting cross-border businesses, including trade and investment opportunities, essential to enhancing trade relations …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group and a leading end-to-end financial institution in Nigeria, proudly received two coveted awards at the esteemed International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Nigeria2Equal Program Dinner and Awards event which was held in Lagos. The event celebrated organizations that exemplified unwavering dedication to gender equality and the empowerment of women …