Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the new director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), says she was surprised to learn that the US administration led by Donald Trump blocked her selection as WTO DG. Speaking at her first press briefing as the incoming WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala said she had two interviews with the …
Read More »Those who brutalised protesters won’t go free – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said policemen who allegedly brutalised #OccupyLekkiTollgate protesters at the Lekki tollgate last Saturday won’t go free. Information and Strategy Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso stated this on Monday at a media briefing organised by the Lekki Concession Company (LCC). He said Sanwo-Olu never directed the police …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Plc issued the largest ticket Tier II Local Bonds in Nigeria
Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully issued 10 years N41.21 billion in fixed rate unsecured subordinated bond at a 8.5 percent coupon rate due in 2031. The bond issuance which was fully subscribed given that total investor interest and commitments in the bonds were N56.6 billion, adds to the impressive portfolio …
Read More »Okonjo-Iweala appointed as WTO DG
The former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. Okonjo-Iweala, whose tenure begins March 1, is the first woman and African to hold the position. Details later…
Read More »Dangote Foundation Disburses N3.9b to Women, Youths in 11 states across Nigeria
..Extends Grant to Eight More States Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has so far disbursed the sum of N3.924 billion to 392,490 women and youths across Kano, Jigawa, Kogi, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Lagos, Niger, Nasarawa, Sokoto and Katsina state as part of its microgrant programme Additionally, the Foundation has concluded plans …
Read More »WITH YOUR FIRSTMONIE WALLET, YOUR VALENTINE HAS GOT A BOOST WITH BONUS DATA AND AIRTIME
You’ve got Firstmonie Wallet on your phone? Did I hear you say Yes… then, count yourself lucky because your first daily recharge and data subscription between 13 – 15 February will give you the opportunity to speak more to your loved ones, or spend more time on your favourite social …
Read More »First Bank hits over 86,000 Firstmonie agents, empowers more Nigerians
In furtherance of the need to promote the business activities of its foremost agent banking platform – Firstmonie Agents – Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider led by Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced the provision of loan facilities – up to one million naira – …
Read More »Edifier Electronic Products Now Available on Jumia
Customers who love the theatric reverberation can bring such quality experience to their homes at the best bargain and ease, as Edifier, a global electronics and gadget manufacturer has enlisted their hi-tech design products on leading etailer platform Jumia. With the partnership, up to 80 Edifier products including electronics, tablets, …
Read More »COVID-19: CACOVID to buy Vaccines through FG, plans on distribution
The private sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has clarified that only the Federal Government, through the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) can obtain any COVID-19 vaccine for Nigeria in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The coalition also explained that the process of buying the vaccines through the …
Read More »How loans from Jumia provided direct access to big companies, facilitated bulk purchase, and improved my business workforce – Jumoke Akinsanya
Jumia seller and owner of Deeski.com, Jumoke Akinsanaya has lauded the ecommerce lending platform for helping expand her business. Akinsanya who sells groceries and home essentials on Jumia said the platform has helped her company achieve a lot in the last five years. According to her, Jumia has opened up …
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