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FG Places N1bn April Savings Bonds on NGX

The Federal Government has listed its April 2023 Savings Bonds worth ₦1.08bn on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. This was disclosed by the NGX in its weekly report on activities on the exchange. The bonds include 436,012 units of ₦436,012,000.00 at 10.032 per cent interest rate and 643,204 units of ₦643,204,000.00 at 11.023 per cent interest. While the former bond is for two years, the latter…
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Agriculture

FG is planning Internet access on farms.

The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, has disclosed the Federal Government commenced some priority actions in 2022 in order to make food systems more sustainable. He disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of a 20-man steering committee…
Technology

9mobile invests N70billion to upgrade network

A telecommunications company, 9mobile, on Tuesday, said it has invested N70 billion in its ongoing network modernisation. The Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Juergen Peschel, in a statement, during its annual Channel Partners Conference held recently in Lagos said…
Fintech

Fintech brand to start their operations in Nigeria.

Global fintech brand, Unlimint, is set to launch its operations in Nigeria, after receiving its Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) License from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The PSSP authorises Unlimint to operate as a recognised payment service provider in the country, enabling the delivery of a wide range of payment services and methods that will help local businesses expand their reach to…
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Agriculture

Poultry farmers turn to FG for help to save the industry.

The South-West chairman, Rev. Oluleye Gideon, made the plea at a joint news conference in Ibadan, saying that the recent new naira redesign and other government programmes had adversely affected his members. Gideon said that the CBN’s policy had also brought about untold…
Brands & People

Adidas opens flagship store in Lagos

Sports brand, adidas, has opened a flagship store in Lagos State, Nigeria; its largest and first-of-its-kind store in West Africa. In a statement issued by the sports brand, adidas revealed that Lagos Flagship is the fourth adidas store to open in partnership with BrandCo in…
Technology

Why is Nigeria poor despite its potential?

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Adeleke Mamora, has given reasons why Nigeria remains a poor country despite being blessed. The minister, who spoke at a workshop aimed at accelerating small hydropower investments in Nigeria, said the lack of capacity to turn potentials into reality has made the country underdeveloped despite its vast resources. The event held on Tuesday in…
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