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Stakeholders support action against terrorism financing
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Stakeholders support action against terrorism financing

A wide range of stakeholders from different industries have pushed for policies that would stop money from flowing to terrorist groups through nonprofit organizations. According to the Punch, the discussion was held at the recent Banks and Civil Society Conference in Lagos, which was hosted by Spaces for Change and had as its theme, “Improving […]

Tinubu signs seven bilateral agreements with Qatar
Appointments

Tinubu writes Senate for approval of five CBN directors

President Bola Tinubu sent a list of names to the Senate on Tuesday for the screening and confirmation of five nominees for Central Bank of Nigeria directors. Tinubu made a formal request in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which was read aloud on Tuesday during the plenary session. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, […]

Communication skills emerge LinkedIn’s most-in-demand skill for 2024
Tech

Communication skills emerge LinkedIn’s most-in-demand skill for 2024

Communication skills have once again claimed the top position in LinkedIn’s Most In-Demand Skills 2024 report for the second consecutive year. Notably, communication has proven to be a consistent requirement in job advertisements and personal specifications featured on LinkedIn’s job board. This persistent emphasis on communication highlights the universal acknowledgement among a multitude of employers […]

Irate passengers reportedly attack Dana staff over flight cancellation
Aviation

Irate passengers reportedly attack Dana staff over flight cancellation

Passengers of Dana Airlines, facing prolonged flight delays and cancellations, expressed their frustration by reportedly vandalizing the airline’s check-in counter facility at Murtala Muhammed Airport Wing 2 in Lagos on Monday. The incident unfolded around 6 p.m. following the announcement of the cancellation of two flights bound for Port Harcourt and Owerri from Lagos, initially […]

CAC urges content creators to register, pay taxes
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CAC urges content creators to register, pay taxes

The Corporate Affairs Commission has encouraged social media content creators, Instagram users, and TikTok users with significant followers to register their businesses in compliance with the Company and Allied Matters Act 2020. This initiative coincides with reported intentions by the Federal Inland Revenue Service to include media content and influencers in its tax system. The […]

Active Nigerian bank accounts hit 151 million - NIBSS
Banking

Active Nigerian bank accounts hit 151 million – NIBSS

The number of active bank accounts in Nigeria witnessed a 13% growth, reaching a total of 151 million in 2022, compared to the 133.5 million active bank accounts recorded in 2021, as reported by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. According to the NIBSS data, individual accounts accounted for 96.6% of the active bank accounts, totaling […]

US seizes servers, $1M in Bitcoin from Russian ransomware gang
Crypto

Bitcoin hits $50k first time in over two years

Bitcoin reached the $50,000 level, marking the first time in over two years, propelled by expectations of upcoming interest rate cuts and recent regulatory approval for U.S. exchange-traded funds tracking its price. The cryptocurrency has seen a 16.3% increase this year, reaching its highest point since December 27, 2021, with bitcoin trading at $49,899 at […]

Top 10 gold-producing countries worldwide
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Top 10 gold-producing countries worldwide

By Gbolahan Bose Opeyemi   Gold has always been regarded as a very valuable and respected metal. Because of its consistently shown enduring worth, it is a highly sought-after commodity worldwide. Gold can be mined through placer mining, panning, sluicing, and dredging. The precious metal can also be produced as a byproduct often with copper […]

Maritime workers threaten strike over proposed revenue deduction
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Maritime workers threaten strike over proposed revenue deduction

Maritime workers have cautioned of a possible nationwide strike if the Federal Government proceeds with its intention to implement a 50% automatic deduction from the revenue generated by the Nigerian Ports Authority. This warning was conveyed through a joint statement issued in Lagos by the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, along […]

Access Holdings appoints Ms Bolaji Agbede acting CEO
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Access Holdings appoints Ms Bolaji Agbede acting CEO

Access Holdings Plc has responded to the unexpected passing of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, by appointing Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors announced this decision on February 12, 2024, following a statement dated February 11, 2024. Ms. Agbede, the most senior founding […]

Dry season farming to create 10m jobs - FG
Business

Dry season farming to create 10m jobs – FG

The Federal Government stated 5–10 million jobs would be created nationwide by farming during the 2024 dry season. According to The PUNCH, When the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation hosted the 30th regular meeting of the National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation in Abuja, it revealed this information. It was revealed last […]

FG plans naira payment for local gas operators
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FG plans naira payment for local gas operators

By Melvin Onwubuke The Federal Government has said it is putting measures in place to stop gas producers from collecting dollars in payment for local gas supplies to local operators. The Minister of Power, Adebola Adelabu, who made this known in post on his X handle, said it was crucial to find innovative solutions to […]