The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), yesterday, rescued 18 suspected victims of human trafficking in the Kano metropolis. The NIS Assistant Comptroller in the state, A. T. Yayaji, confirmed the development to journalists in Kano. He said personnel of the service…
By Sodiq Adelakun Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Olukorede Adenowo as Chief Executive Officer. This was contained in statement on Thursday. Adenowo was the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, The Gambia, with dual…
By Sodiq Adelakun The House of Representatives has approved the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure the N22.7 trillion loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) extended to the Federal Government under its Ways and Means provision. The…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has cautioned about the unforeseeable “consequences” that could be brought about by the retail central bank digital currencies. Georgieva expressed her concern about retail CBDCs in a May 1 interview…
A popular African proverb says that, “soup wey sweet, na money kill am.” This could be said to be the antidote to Nigeria’s failing health sector. The sector has recorded little growth over the years compared to her peers in…
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) recently urged the incoming President, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to create a ministry for tourism and culture, once he assumes office. FTAN President, Mr Nkereuwem Onung made the call in Abuja during a…
By Racheal Oyelola House of Repres entatives Committee on Aviation will today, 5th of May, 2023 dispatch a fact-finding team to the Runview, Ajao Estate Lagos where Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with the Lagos State Government…
At 13:00 Central Africa Time on Wednesday, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 landed at Kigali International Airport. In the company of local dignitaries, freight forwarders, partners, and customers, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer, Guillaume Halleux, and Chief Executive Officer of…
As another day passes, another Kanye West saga has unravelled. The rapper-turned-designer and his brand Yeezy have now been ordered to pay over $300,000 to New York-based creative Katelyn Mooney after failing to attend a court session. A default judgement…
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is beginning the roll out of the full version of its circular startup database, designed to help businesses explore startups and drive the acceleration of the circular economy. On ‘The Circular Startup Index’, 500 brands that…
