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Access Bank W-initiative welcomes new babies through health financing
Wigwe By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- Access Bank has added another feather to its cap through the women market program, The W Initiative Maternal Health Service Support (MHSS) scheme. The…
Edo 2020: UI confirms Obaseki own student, graduated in 1979
The University of Ibadan (UI) on Wednesday confirmed that Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, graduated from the institution. UI in a statement made available to…
Anambra billionaire oil magnate dies at 75
One of the richest oil magnates in the country, Chief Anthony Enukeme, is dead. He was 75. The Chief Executive of Tonimas Oil and gas group,…
Senate President Tasks SEC on efficiency, investments …. As Senate confirms appointments of Yuguda, others
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-- President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has tasked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure efficiency in the discharge of its duties so…
Heritage Bank-Dukia Gold to boost Nigeria’s 200mn ounces of gold potential reserves–FG …To fast-track 10% contribution of mining sector to GDP
Sekibo The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended Heritage Bank for being part of a valuable private sector collaboration with Dukia Gold & Precious Metals Refining Co.…
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at 55
Pierre Nkurunziza Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza, aged 55, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest, the government says. He was admitted to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell, his…
Coronavirus Cases In Nigeria Now 12,801
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 315 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 12,801. The NCDC announced this on…
Senate Screens Buhari’s Nominees To Fill NDIC Non-Executive Director Slots
Umaru The Nigerian Senate has successfully screened two nominees of President Muhammad Buhari, Diana Okonta and Ya’ana Yaro, to the board of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, as Non-Executive…
Nigerian Agricultural Sector Positioned for Boost as FMDQ, FSD Africa and CBI Hold Session on Green Financing Opportunities for Agribusiness
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to businesses and economies world over, it is imperative that creative and proactive solutions are proffered to ensure the continued sustenance of…