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Day: February 22, 2023

Just in: Supreme Court fixes March 3 for judgement on New Naira notes

As the Federal Government continues to commit contempt by way of negating the earlier ruling of the apex court of the land, the same Supreme Court today, Wednesday February 22, 2023, adjourned judgement in the new naira policy suit to…

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Looking at NCC’s Efforts in Driving Digital Inclusion

By Nuruddeen Sani The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the lead regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector in Nigeria. Since the appointment of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission…

Mba & Co. Joins Mckenzie International Consulting

Leading indigenous Chartered Accounting Company majoring in clientele service delivery, Mba & Co. has announced membership of International Chartered Accountants Network, the McKenzie International Consulting Group. A statement signed by the CEO, Mr. Ifeanyi Mba and made available to Business…

Mikano expands investment to motoring, partners Changan Auto

Leading electricity generating set importer, Mikano has not only divested into auto industry, but the new firm, Mikano Motors has partnered Changan Auto to launch new products into the Nigerian automobile market. Addressing senior reporters in Lagos recently, the General…

Just in: NLC endorses Obi, LP Presidential candidate

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its preferred presidential candidate in the person of Mr. Peter Obi, the candidate of Labour Party (LP). In a statement signed by the National Secretary, NLC’s National Political Commission, Comrade…

Squeeze bites as currency outside banks drops toN800bn

At a time many Nigerians are finding difficult to access cash for their daily living due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) currency redesign scheme, the apex bank has revealed that the currency outside the vaults of banks at…

Nigeria oil production hits 1.6mbd, says NNPCL, but…

Whereas the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has claimed Nigeria’s oil production had increased to 1.6 million barrels per day, the company failed to link it to drop in oil thieves. Oil thieves had been a serious issue which…

Ecobank Kenya names Anan-Ankomah new Managing Director

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has appointed Ghanaian career banker, Mrs. Josephine Anan-Ankomah as the Regional Executive, Central, Eastern and Southern African (CESA) and Managing Director, Ecobank Kenya. Business Hilights gathered that her appointment has since received clearance from the Central…

Osinbajo reviews Oil Theft Crisis, Tasks industry chiefs

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, tasked stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to come out with recommendations and solutions that would address oil theft and boost production in the country. Osinbajo indicated this in Abuja while…

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NCC rededicates Toll-Free Number 622 as Presidential Election Incident Hotline

Considering the national value attached to the upcoming Presidential Election, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline to enable voters and members of the public across Nigeria…