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ACAMB gives institutions digitalization advice
Business

ACAMB gives institutions digitalization advice

The president of the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks, Rasheed Bolarinwa, has advised conventional institutions to improve their technological capabilities in order to compete in the digital sphere. According to The Punch, ‘Marketing financial services in dynamic times’ was the focus of his speech at the association’s second National Stakeholder Conference in Lagos. Digitalization, […]

NEPC predicts 8bn loss from fungal infestation on ginger plantations
Agribusiness

Kaduna ginger farmers lose N10bn to unknown disease – Association

The National Ginger Association of Nigeria bemoaned on Thursday that the 2023 ginger season in Southern Kaduna had been adversely affected by an unidentified ailment that had cost the state’s economy more than N10 billion. The national president of the association, Squadron Leader Nuhu Dauda (ret. ), announced this in Kachia, Kaduna State, and he asked […]

BUA plans to reduce cement prices
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BUA plans to reduce cement prices

          The Chairman of BUA Cement Plc, AbdulSamad Rabiu, expressed confidence that a drop in cement prices would result from the completion of the company’s two new factories by the end of the year. This was said by Rabiu during a press conference that was held alongside the company’s seventh annual […]

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Speaker Abbas slams firms over tax waivers abuse

    Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has criticised companies who take advantage of tax waivers. According to The PUNCH, the speaker went on to say that people who engage in tax waiver misuse are committing acts of economic sabotage. These statements were delivered by the Speaker during the inaugural meeting […]

FG to shut MMIA October 1
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FG to shut MMIA October 1

The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo has ordered all airlines to cease operations at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport by October 1, 2023. He explained that this was done to make space for the airport maintenance operations. The minister made this statement while touring the international airports in Lagos with Mr. Kabir […]

Microsoft proposes relocation of Chinese staff over US-China tensions
News Tech

Microsoft to separate Teams from Office package

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it would separate its Teams chat and video software from its Office package. This will make it simpler for rival products to integrate with its software, but competitors claim it may need to take more steps to avoid a potential EU antitrust sanction. The proposed modifications came a month after […]

Google unveils AI-powered search in Japan, India
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Google unveils AI-powered search in Japan, India

Google is starting to push out its generative AI search experience outside of the United States. The company stated Thursday that it would first focus on expanding in Japan and India. In certain areas, Google’s Search Labs will start offering the new AI-powered search function, also known as SGE, which will add a new feature […]

X introduces new subscription plans for premium users
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Musk’s X rolls to allow paid users hide likes

Microblogging platform, X is currently putting out a feature that will allow premium users to hide their likes. This follows the recent rollout of the option for users to view their own likes by competing social networks Threads and Bluesky. On X, the likes tab can now be hidden by paid users via the profile […]

PenCom recovers N25.45bn unremitted contributions
Business

PenCom orders PFAs to open branches in all geopolitical zone

All Pension Fund Administrators have been ordered by the National Pension Commission to establish branch offices in at least two states in each geopolitical region of the country. Additionally, PenCom ordered PFAs to establish a branch office in any state where it has up to 10,000 funded retirement savings accounts, or RSAs. PenCom stated that the […]

Tinubu, Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola, 35 others to attend business summit in Indian
Business

Tinubu, Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola, 35 others to attend business summit in Indian

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lead a delegation of 38 prominent Nigerian business leaders to the Nigeria-India Presidential roundtable and conference in New Delhi, India. According to Nairametrics, President Tinubu is scheduled to speak at the event, which is being organized by the Nigerian High Commission in India in conjunction with the Confederation of Indian […]

scanning machine to boost cargo delivery
Ports and Airports

Lekki Port commissions scanning machine to boost cargo delivery

Lekki Deep Sea Port’s promoters, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited, have commissioned a cutting-edge scanning facility in an effort to expedite the cargo delivery process. According to Vanguard, the equipment, also known as the Non-Intrusive Inspections System, or NIIS, would expedite the inspection and removal of containers from the port, claims the manufacturer. The Customs Area […]

Dangote refinery urges NUPENG, PTD to resolve conflict
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Lagos NUJ awards Dangote as highest private employer in Nigeria

Dangote Industries Limited received an award of excellence from journalists in Lagos State for its remarkable contributions to the economic development of Nigeria and Africa in general. According to journalists, Dangote’s aggressive employment generation push, which has resulted in thousands of capable youths finding lucrative employment within the Group, and the company’s dedication to providing essential […]