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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 …

30 Nov. 2023, Lagos, Nigeria – Fidelity Bank Plc has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) – a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed through a collaboration between banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).   The …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, defaulting airlines must pay compensations for flight cancelations and delays. Keyamo said this in Abuja yesterday during a meeting with the heads of agencies under the ministry. “We are not deaf to the cries of Nigerians about delays and canceled flights. …

The anticipated automation of the passport application process, according to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, will commence “within the next one week.”   Tunji-Ojo first assured Nigerians in an October 4 interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today that the feature will be available in December. In a follow-up appearance on Tuesday’s episode, he …

Amid Cardoso’s Planned Reform, Naira Steadies Against Dollar The pressure on the foreign exchange (FX) market eased, on Tuesday, as naira steadied against the United States dollar in the parallel market. According to Aboki FX, the naira sells for N1,160 on Monday and Tuesday respectively. Also, the volume of United …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has assured the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of further investigation into an alleged bribery of its officials to the tune of $54,230. The Commission gave the assurance on Tuesday through its Lagos Zonal Commander ACE I Michael T. Wetkas, while receiving the money handed …

Nokia Networks The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, has called on Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Nigeria’s Research and Development (R&D). The EVC said that upscaling investments in R&D would support the growth of Information and Communication Technology …