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Ex-Aviation Minister Amaechi dies

A First Republic Nigerian Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, has passed away on Tuesday. According to The Sun, the former aviation minister died in the early hours of Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Until his death, he was a nationalist and the only surviving member of the Zikist Movement. The news of his demise was confirmed on Tuesday […]

Osinbajo-led council tackles skill gaps among graduates
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Osinbajo-led council tackles skill gaps among graduates

The National Council on Skills under the leadership of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has begun efforts towards bridging the skills gap between graduates of tertiary institutions and the labour market. News Agency of Nigeria reported that the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, disclosed this during a press brief with State House correspondents, after a […]

9mobile appoints Oni-Egboma new CFO
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9mobile appoints Oni-Egboma new CFO

Mrs. Nkem Oni-Egboma has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer by Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, otherwise known as 9mobile. Thoroughbred specialist Oni-Egboma brings to 9mobile, extensive experience working in the financial services sector and knowledge in business planning, business development, international trade services, internal control and audit, treasury operations, and risk management. The new […]

SACHOL: BPE explains inability to pay ex-workers' N1.8b benefits
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SACHOL: BPE explains inability to pay ex-workers’ N1.8b benefits

The Bureau of Public Enterprises has said, all entreaties to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, to ensure the release of the funds for the payment of N1.8 billion severance packages to the ex-staff of the Skypower Aviation Handling Company Limited has proved abortive. The Bureau’s Director for Post Transaction […]

Naira redesign: CBN has my approval, Buhari clarifies
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Naira redesign: CBN has my approval, Buhari clarifies

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has confirmed that the Central Bank of Nigeria has his approval to redesign the naira notes. AMBusiness reported that the apex bank announced that the N100, N200, N500, and N1000 notes will be redesigned as the Nigerian currency battles its worst devaluation in recent years. This publication also […]

Nigerians bought petrol N191.65 per litre September- NBS
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Why fuel subsidies should be removed – IEA

The International Energy Agency has cautioned against fuel subsidies, especially in developing nations like Nigeria where the use of energy resources is significant. According to the IEA’s October 2022 World Energy Outlook, wasteful fossil fuel subsidies are a major roadblock to a more sustainable future. Even while it is morally right to protect society’s most […]

Ukraine: Russia lost only 8.5% of Western firms, says report
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Russia suspends participation in Ukraine grain deal

Moscow on Saturday suspended its participation in a landmark agreement that allowed vital grain exports from Ukraine, blaming drone attacks on Russian ships in Crimea. Russia made the announcement after its army accused Kyiv earlier Saturday of a “massive” drone attack on its Black Sea fleet, which Ukraine labelled a “false pretext” and the UN […]

New naira'll make ransom payment difficult - CBN
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New naira: We followed due process, says CBN

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has insisted that it followed due process with their plan to re-design the N100, N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes. AM BUSINESS had on Wednesday reported that the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced that the bank would release re-designed naira notes by December 15, 2022. However in another twist, the […]