Confusion as Customs refutes delisting Rice from import prohibition list
Contrary to earlier news making the rounds that the authorities of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has removed Rice imports from land borders from the import prohibition list, the agency this evening, Saturday October 8, 2016 refuted the news, saying…
Rice price crashes as Customs delists from import prohibition list
Respite is coming the way of Nigerians who had been decrying the galloping price of rice in the market as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has ordered the immediate removal of rice from import restriction list. Accordingly,…
Airtel slashes roaming fees by 90% in 27 countries to drive user experience
Airtel Nigeria is offering subscribers up to 90 per cent off roaming rates and other discounts on its newly repackaged Roam & Home bundle plan designed to make travelling enjoyable and empower consumers to stay connected with business associates, family…
MTN’s 4G LTE hits the ground running
The recent activation of 4G LTE services in Nigeria by major telecoms has become a source of relieve for businesses and subscribers as associated high speed internet services will boost returns on investments. Besides, the spread in terms of data…
Galaxy Note 7 flames up again as ATCON decries influx of fake phones
A US flight was evacuated prior to takeoff when a passenger’s Galaxy Note 7- reportedly a replacement in Samsung’s global recall-caught fire, landing the company in another controversy. This is as the resident of Association of telecoms Companies of Nigeria…
Agriculture shortest way out of recession —BoI
The Bank of Industry has disclosed that if Nigeria raises her potentials in many agricultural products, especially plantain and cassava, recession may start to ease earlier than expected. This was revealed yesterday in Ile Ife by the Group Head, Department…
FirstBank, NESG seal deal on 22nd economic summit
First Bank of Nigeria Limited and FBN Merchant Bank Limited have partnered the Nigerian Economic Summit Group to host the 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#22) with the theme: ‘Made in Nigeria.’ The summit which is scheduled to hold at the…
Heritage Bank deepens support for startups
Heritage Bank recently took advantage of customers’ service/appreciation week to organise a business fair to celebrate the business activities of various customers. The fair which took place at 12 Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, was an opportunity for various entrepreneurial…
Ecobank, Global Fund renew partnership deal to fight HIV
In keeping with its corporate social responsibility, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has renewed its partnership with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for another three years running. Ecobank in a statement on Friday explained that the relationship between…
We groom Startups for early survival in Nigeria—Jumia
Jumia Travel has explained the secret of the success for its trainees after beginning businesses. The group said “at Jumia Travel, we believe there are other elements that are as important as capital for a business to grow”. “Some of…
