The African Development Bank Group has urged Nigeria and other countries on the continent to boost private sector participation in its economies to allow for improved impact. This was …
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Widening social protection gap fuels calls for fresh funding
In this piece, FALAIYE HENRY examines the concerns over inadequate social protection measures in Nigeria, which leave vulnerable members of society helpless The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund …
Read More »Ford South Africa recognises Armormax
Ford Motor Company South Africa has officially recognised Armormax, a luxury armoured vehicle manufacturer, as a Qualified Vehicle Modifier. According to timeslive.co.za, this distinction, similar to the ISO 9001 …
Read More »Keyamo gives NAMA go-ahead to ground Arik Air planes over $2.5m debt
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has granted the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) permission to ground some aircraft belonging to Airik Airline over a $2.5m debt …
Read More »Road transport unions’ extortions worsen travellers’ woes
Despite the removal of petrol subsidy leading to higher fares, transport unions and police extortions have added more burden on travellers in Ogun and Lagos States, OLASUNKANMI AKINLOTAN writes …
Read More »SEC approves extension of Fidelity Bank offer by 14 days
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a 14-day extension for the combined offer of Fidelity Bank, which was earlier scheduled to close on Monday. This was disclosed in …
Read More »Blood in stool may be sign of serious ailment, says MDCAN president
President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria Prof. Aminu Mohammad has said blood in the stool also known as rectal bleeding should not be ignored, warning that …
Read More »Don’t leave wet diapers on babies, paediatricians tell parents
Child health specialists have advised parents not to allow the hike in diaper prices drive them into unhealthy practice of leaving their babies in soiled diapers for long periods. The …
Read More »MTN Foundation leads fight against youth drug abuse
The MTN Foundation said it is intensifying efforts to combat substance abuse among Nigerian youth through its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme launched in 2019. This initiative, according to the foundation, …
Read More »Export: NACCIMA asks cocoa processors to consult NAFDAC
The Director-General of Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Olusola Obadimu, has advised Cocoa processors to engage more with the National Agency for Food, Drug …
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