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EDC unveils handbook on entrepreneurship

14.11.2024

The Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan-Atlantic University, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, has launched a handbook to promote inclusive entrepreneurship in the country. The book launch on inclusive and equitable entrepreneurship programming in Nigeria was held on Monday in Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Professor Enase Okonedo, said, “This...

Endura completes Standard Alliance Insurance acquisition, appoints new board

14.11.2024

Endura Investment Global Limited has announced that it has acquired 24 per cent controlling shareholding in Standard Alliance Insurance Plc and appointed a new board to oversee the affairs of the insurance firm. This acquisition followed the divestment and exit of the former controlling shareholders, Standard Alliance Investment Limited led by the founding Vice Chairman,...

CBN launches initiatives to drive financial inclusion

14.11.2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially launched three initiatives to drive financial inclusion in the country. The initiatives were launched at the second edition of the International Financial Inclusion Conference, which was held in Lagos on Tuesday under the theme, ‘Inclusive Growth: Harnessing Inclusion for Economic Development’. Speakers at the event highlighted the fact...

Total external trade rose to N6.9tn in Q2 – Shettima

14.11.2024

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that trade facilitation programmes implemented by the current administration increased the country’s trade balance to N6.5tn in the second quarter of 2024. He said efforts to maximise economic opportunities ensured that exports to other countries accounted for 60.89 per cent, or equivalent to N19.42tn of total trade, representing a...

NCAA stops pilots from working for multiple airlines

14.11.2024

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has warned flight crew members, especially pilots against working for multiple airlines concurrently with their approved privileges simulators and proficiency checks endorsed on their licence. The authority stated that such action posed a serious threat to safety and would be treated as a serious violation of the NCAA Regulations. This...

‘Electric vehicles will cut maintenance costs by 70%’

14.11.2024

The Group Managing Director of Nedcomoaks Group, Dr Ned Okonkwo, has stated that the adoption of electric vehicles will help reduce maintenance by almost 70 per cent. He stated this on Tuesday at the agreement signing ceremony for 2,000 EVs by CIG Motors, Nedcomoaks and Fidelity Bank in Lagos. He noted that the partnership was...

SEforALL CEO, Ogunbiyi, makes TIME100 climate champions

14.11.2024

TIME magazine has named the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Damilola Ogunbiyi, among its TIME100 Climate list of influential leaders pushing climate action forward. The magazine’s latest list highlights the 100 most innovative global figures working to accelerate climate-conscious business solutions. According to a...

Govt agencies at Nigeria’s borders unusually large – WTO

14.11.2024

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that the WTO will review Nigeria’s trade policy to provide valuable insights into the country’s trade policy environment for coordination and direct inspections at the borders. Okonjo-Iweala disclosed this in her virtual address at the Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja, pointing out...

Freightliner advocates integrity building in school curriculum

14.11.2024

The Chief Executive Officer of Freightliner Logistics Limited, Dr Chris Atu has called on the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to integrate teachings that instill a culture of integrity at all educational levels, starting from early childhood. Atu stated this in his address after being conferred with the honour of “Integrity Man...

Agbonile reappointed as neuropsychiatric hospital MD

14.11.2024

In a significant development for the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Dr Imafidon Agbonile has been reappointed as the Medical Director for a second tenure. A statement disclosed that the appointment letter was presented to him by the former Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, following approval from President Bola...