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Banking

Wema Bank is committed to supporting the growth of women.

Wema Bank says it is committed to providing women with the knowledge they need to succeed in their careers and businesses. The bank said it is preparing to celebrate International Women’s Day in 2023 by stimulating discussion about women’s economic growth. The statement said the celebration in Lagos aims to respect women and enable them to excel in their personal and professional…
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Economy

Airlines urge to expand insurance coverage

Some experts have decried the low level of insurance penetration in the country and called on industry stakeholders to tailor products to the different regions in order to boost its patronage. They spoke at the symposium organised by the UNILAG Actuarial Science and…
Banking

Non-oil exports reached $75 million in 2 months - report

Earnings from non-oil export in October and November rose to $75m, figures obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria have revealed. The CBN stated in its November economic report that non-oil export earnings rose by 16.9 per cent to $0.40bn, from $0.35bn in October. It…
Market

Slowdown in production causes currency shortage - NESG

The Nigerian Economic Group Summit said Nigeria’s weak manufacturing sector was the main factor behind the currency crisis. Senior Economist at NESG Dr. Wilson Erumebor reveals this in a recent article published by Foresights Africa. Entitled “Nigeria in 2023: Closing the Productivity Gap and Boosting Economic Resilience,” the report says the country has struggled over the past…
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Aviation

The NCAA praised the fund's safety record by Dana.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has commended Dana Air for grounding its airplanes for proper maintenance checks. The Director General of NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu, disclosed this exclusively to our correspondent in Abuja. According to Nuhu, Dana Air grounded all its…
Economy

El-Rufai warned against challenging the election results.

The Kaduna State Government has warned against any form of protests over the Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections results in the state. According to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the announcement of result remained the exclusive preserve of the Independent National Electoral Commission, reminding residents that declaring unofficial…
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Technology

Ericsson said 5G will drive revenue growth.

Technology company, Ericsson, has said there is a correlation between fifth generation (5G) uptake and revenue growth by business operators. According to a research from the Ericsson Mobility Report, there is evidence for communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide by…
Aviation

FG Orders Implementation of New US Visa Validity Policy.

The Federal Government has directed the full implementation of a new visa reciprocity policy for citizens of the United States of America with effect from March 1, 2023. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said the directive was issued following approval for the…
Technology

INEC works with telecommunications companies to solve network problems.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it is working with the major network service providers, such as MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9Mobile, to address any hitch that may arise during the polls. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this on Friday at the INEC media briefing in Abuja. Yakubu said the commission has also taken sufficient steps to fortify and protect its systems…
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