Cashless transactions fell to N37.67trillion in February 2023 as Nigerians had to grapple with failed and delayed cash transfers. This was a 4.83 per cent fall from the N39.58 trillion that was recorded in January according to new data from…
Dr Abdoulaye Zonon, the Coordinator, ECOWAS Community Development programme, said an increased agricultural investment is key to solving poverty and vulnerability challenges on the continent. Zonon spoke at a Pre-Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development High-Level…
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has signed a 362,000 Euros grant agreement with Hadejia Jama’are Komadugu Yobe Basin-Trust Fund. The bank in a statement said the grant would prepare additional studies under the second-phase of developing a strategic plan for…
By Seun Ibiyemi Following the hike in pump price of Aviation fuel (Jet A1), Nigerians may experience flight delay across the country due to scarcity. This is even local airlines under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria confirmed…
Guinea Insurance Plc says it has injected not less than N900 million as capital into its business in 2022. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Guinea Insurance, Mr Ademola Abidogun made this known at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos.…
Dangote Cement has received approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the establishment of a new share buy-back programme. The company said in a Corporate Disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday that the programme would…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has appealed to government at all levels to promote gender equality. The President of ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Chamber’s…
By Ogaga Ariemu The Minister Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami has inaugurated Twenty Seven members Nigeria Startup Act implementation working Committee. NewsDirect learnt this during the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking during…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said that both old naira notes and new naira notes are now legal tenders. This online news platform understands that the Acting Director of Corporate Communications CBN, Dr. Isa Abdulmumin disclosed this on Tuesday,…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has restated its commitment to the relentless pursuit of a better future for African children through the provision of access to…
