Business

The Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns has announced the appointment of Bola Oyetunji as the new Auditor-General of the state. Oyetunji will assume the role in April 2024, succeeding Margaret Crawford PSM who served for eight years. Following a merit-based selection process, Oyetunji was appointed for his extensive …

  Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate an agro-processing zone, agric equipment and the remodelled Minna International Airport on Monday. Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger said while inspecting the projects on Saturday, that about 2,000 hectares would be utilised for the agro-processing zone project. …

VN88 Rezence wireless charging station The proliferation of mobile devices in recent years has led to an increasing demand for easily accessible charging stations in public spaces. As more people rely on their smartphones and tablets for work, navigation, and entertainment on the go, keeping these devices powered becomes a …

National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) The National Broadcasting Commission has lodged  an appeal against the decision of a Federal High Court  which affirms it cannot impose  fines on radio and television stations. The NBC through its lead counsel, Mr. Babajide Koku (SAN),  asked the appellate court to set aside the verdict …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a significant increase in foreign exchange inflow into the economy in February 2024, with marked increments in remittance payments by Nigerians overseas and purchases of naira assets by foreign portfolio investors. The Bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, confirmed …

Successful female business entrepreneurs, have advised Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) operators and would-be business owners to focus on meeting specific needs and self-development to create a path towards building prosperous brands in the short and long-term. Speaking during the Women’s Day edition of the United Bank for Africa …

Airtel Africa is set to host a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its first NXtra Data Center. The event, scheduled to hold on the 12th of March 2024 at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos is expected to have in attendance distinguished guests, including the Governor of Lagos …

Leading food seasoning manufacturer, NASCON Allied Industries has gained more market share even as its profit after tax (PAT) rose by 151 percent to N13. 73 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2023. A review of the company’s 2023 annual results and accounts indicated that profit after tax …

In a bid to boost start-up capital and place more resources at the disposal of aspiring young entrepreneurs in Nigeria, retail lender, Unity Bank Plc has increased the prize money for winners of its flagship Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, known as Corpreneurship Challenge to 16 million Naira per stream. Consequently, participants …

SIFAX Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in Nigeria with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services, and Hospitality, has appointed Basil Agboarumi as its new Executive Director, Corporate and Intergovernmental Affairs. Agboarumi recently completed his term as the Managing Director/CEO of the Skyway …