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2024 Paris Olympics The French government on Monday insisted it would keep a plan to hold the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine even after a deadly attack in the French capital at the weekend amplified security concerns. Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera told French radio that the …

  Federal and state governments, as well as Nigerians, have been asked to, as a matter of policy and deliberate intention, embrace “everythingprenuership” to ensure value creation in the country. This will also address the issues of deprivation, hunger, unemployment, and “japaism” and move many informal businesses into the formal …

Gov. Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, presented N703.03billion budget proposal for the year 2024 to the state House of Assembly. This is against the N472.250 billion budgeted for the 2023 fiscal year. Giving a breakdown of the budget tagged “The Budget of Sustained Growth and Development,” …

Microsoft   Microsoft, the tech giant, has infused billions of dollars into OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and has secured a position on the startup’s board. The announcement of this nomination was communicated through a memo to OpenAI’s staff on Wednesday, subsequently shared on the company’s blog. It contained a …

Companies in Nigeria continued to be negatively impacted by strong inflationary pressures in November, with new orders and output both falling as customers were either reluctant or unable to pay higher charges. Purchase prices rose at the fastest pace in almost two years amid exchange rate weakness and higher costs …

Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute to promote efforts and activities that support the formation, training, and updating of human capital in finance and investment for the overall development of the Nigerian financial services sector. The MoU, was signed …

Government and business leaders from across the world will convene in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, between 30 November and 12 December, for COP 28, the latest “Conference of the Parties” to review progress on the 2015 Paris Agreement on tackling climate change. It is significant to highlight the …

Two scholarly authors, Dr. Wole Adamolekun and Prof. Rotimi Olatunji has collaboratively launched a transformational book, titled “Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development”. The book was formally launched at the Metropolitan Club Lagos, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, The event, characterized by insightful discussions with the authors, provided attendees with a …

Emirates recommends that customers plan their travel carefully this December, as departure numbers peak throughout the festive month including over the UAE National Day and Christmas period. During most December weekends, more than 75,000 Emirates passengers are expected to depart Dubai International Airport each day. Emirates customers are advised to …

    United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has kicked off the beginning of the yuletide season in a grand ceremony marked with fireworks and melodious Christmas carols. The ceremony attended by staff, customers and members of the  general public was held at the well decorated UBA Foundation Garden in …