As a trusted leader in payment innovation for over two decades, Remita is set to play a pivotal role at the 2024 Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) Annual Conference. With the theme “Payment System Vision 2030: Navigating Contemporary Issues in Driving Future Growth”, this year’s event underscores the progress, challenges, and opportunities within Nigeria’s READ MORE
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Greenwich Merchant Bank appoints Benson Ogundeji as MD/CEO
The Board of Directors of Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Benson Ogundeji as its substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, following the receipt of the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Chairman of the Board, Mr. Kayode Falowo, stated, “The Board is pleased to announce the appointment READ MORE
President Tinubu to co-chair 11th session of the bi-national commission with President Ramaphosa
President Bola Tinubu will leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. The presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on December 2, 2024, at the South African Parliament Building in READ MORE
Senate Committee on Privatisation conducts oversight visit to Ikeja Electric
Members of the National Assembly have visited the foremost DisCo in sub-Saharan Africa as part of its annual statutory functions to assess privatised government assets. The oversight visit which was conducted in partnership with representatives of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation READ MORE
President Tinubu celebrates revival of Port Harcourt refinery and directs NNPC limited to promptly reactivate Warri and Kaduna refineries
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. The President acknowledges the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of READ MORE
NASENI Holds Retreat to Align Goals of its Development Institutes
In order to achieve greater cohesion amongst its Development Institutes and also sustain their proper alignment with the goals and vision of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, the Agency is holding a two-day strategic retreat for Overseeing Officers who are managing the institutes. Participants at the retreat also include Project Managers, READ MORE
Zenith Bank kicks off yuletide season with spectacular Ajose Adeogun street light-up
In keeping with its acclaimed annual tradition, Zenith Bank once again set the stage for the Yuletide season with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 23 November 2024. The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON. READ MORE
Investment in livestock development to transform tragedy into economic opportunity, says President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments into livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the crisis of farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty in Nigeria as well as promote economic prosperity. President Tinubu said this Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the READ MORE
Zenith tech fair 4.0 ends on a high as Hackathon winners get N77.5M cash reward
A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI “, which held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the READ MORE
NNPC’s Utapate crude grade hits global oil market
…OML 13 asset eyes 80,000bpd by end of 2025 In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. It would be recalled that in July, READ MORE
Zenith Bank holds fourth edition of annual tech fair in Lagos
The Fourth Edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI”, is set to hold on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The fair will READ MORE
President Tinubu commends Nigerian Tribune on 75 years of progressive journalism
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Nigerian Tribune newspaper’s Board, Management, and staff on its 75th anniversary. Established on November 16, 1949, by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a distinguished statesman and the first Premier of the old Western Region, along with his wife, Hannah Dideolu, the Nigerian Tribune has cultivated a legacy of responsible, resilient, and READ MORE
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu congratulate Okpebholo on Edo governorship inauguration
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration today as the Governor of Edo State. In his message, President Tinubu urged Governor Okpebholo to diligently work to enhance the living standards of the people of Edo State and make a significant impact during his tenure. Following READ MORE
NLNG receives FIRS’ Most Compliant Taxpayer Award
NLNG has received the prestigious award of Most Compliant Taxpayer by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the 2024 FIRS Day, which took place during the Lagos International Trade Fair. This recognition is part of the FIRS Compliant Taxpayer Award and Recognition Programme, designed to acknowledge companies that consistently meet their tax obligations, READ MORE
NNPC, SPDC donate $1m to Borno flood victims
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC JV) – Operator of the NNPC Limited, SPDC, TotalEnergies and Nigerian Agip Oil Company Joint Venture– has, announced the donation of US$1 million to support efforts to provide relief to over half a million people displaced in flood impacted communities of Borno State. “The donation READ MORE