B2B platforms like Alerzo are changing the Nigerian retail market narrative by presenting the attractive investment opportunities therein to the world. The federal government recently revealed the improving impact of e-commerce on the country’s economy, saying the current e-commerce spending in Nigeria has grown to $13billion per annum and expected …
Read More »FIRSTBANK LAUNCHES SINGLE-DIGIT LOAN FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES, REINFORCES ITS ROLE IN STRENGTHENING GENDER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA
The FirstGem fund (FirstGem loan) is a single-digit loan scheme, exclusively designed to put women at an advantage in contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. The loan scheme covers female-owned or partnered SMEs in various sectors of the economy Launched in 2016, FirstGem has been impactful in driving …
Read More »Persons With Disabilities May Not Vote In 2023, Group Raises Alarm
Photo Credit: TVC News A civil society activist, Grace Jerry, has expressed concern over the low participation of Persons With Disabilities in the Continuous Voter Registration exercise which may limit their participation in the 2023 general elections. Jerry, who is the Executive Director of the advocacy group, Inclusive Friends Association,while …
Read More »Anambra: Soludo stops parks, markets’ executives from collecting revenue
Soludo wearing local fabric at inauguration Charles Soludo, governor of Anambra State, has banned all markets and parks executives from collecting revenue in the state for the government. The governor’s chief press secretary, Christian Aburime in a statement on Thursday, said his principal gave the directive at a one-day town …
Read More »BREAKING: North-West APC leaders demand vice-presidential slot
APC flag All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders from the North-West geopolitical zone have demanded the position of vice president ahead of the July 15 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the substitution of candidates by political parties. The leaders said they have decided to engage the …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Hosts Women in Tech Event
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has held the second edition of its Women in Tech event. The event is a celebration of women in the Nigerian tech space while encouraging more women and young girls to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Boosts Customer Experience with Digital Loans Solutions
Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has said it would continue to boost customer experience through its digital loans. This is part of the company’s efforts to assist Nigerians with gaining access to affordable funding for personal and business use. The non-collateralised loans, consisting of Stanbic IBTC …
Read More »RESTORE: Genesis Global Ikeja Special Thanksgiving Service To Hold On Sunday July 3rd, 2022.
~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi Media Aide Without any iota of doubt, Prophet Oladele Israel (Genesis) is a world renowned Preacher/Televangelist and first amongst equals. Hence, it is no mean feat that the popular Prophet and senior shepherd-in-charge of Genesis Global will on Sunday 3rd July, 2022, hold a special Thanksgiving service …
Read More »JUST IN: FG engages lawyers for Ekweremadu
Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom has engaged the services of lawyers to defend the senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice. Lawan made this known on Wednesday while giving …
Read More »2023: Crisis looms as Gov Ortom berates Atiku’s choice of Okowa as VP candidate
Ortom Fresh crisis is currently brewing in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), over the decision of its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to name Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State governor as his running mate in the forthcoming 2023 election. Atiku, who emerged candidate at the party’s primary election in May, …
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