Month: December 2019
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Commentaries
Why the Saudis suddenly agreed to this mega oil deal
Strange, is it not, that an agreement has suddenly been reached between Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Kuwait on the oil…
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Firstbank and Africa Fashion Week collaborate as lender promotes SMEs’ growth
First Bank of Nigeria Limited sponsored the sixth edition of the Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria which held on Friday and…
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CBN identifies loopholes in POS transactions, issues circular on pre-authorisation of cards
Having identified that the predominant use of single messaging format for Point of Sale (POS) transactions has become an obstacle…
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Stanel World pledge to create jobs for teeming youths
In a bid to improve the standard of living in Anambra state, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, the Chairman of Stanel World, has…
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Nestle wraps up 20 billion Swiss franc share buyback
Swiss food giant Nestle said on Monday it had completed a 20 billion Swiss franc ($20.7 billion) share buyback program…
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Emerging and developing economies’ debts hit a record US$55 trillion in 2018
Debt in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs) climbed to a record US$55 trillion in 2018, marking an eight-year surge that…
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Akwa Ibom State announces plans by state-owned airline to commence international flights
IbomAir, an airline owned by Akwa Ibom State, is to commence international flights in no distant time, with takeoff plans…
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The most bizarre aviation stories in 2019
2019 has been a busy year for aviation, with plenty of notable events and developments. From the industry-shaking grounding of…
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Lagos State set to implement 2020 budget as legislature passes N1.168tr appropriation bill
The stage is set for a diligent implementation of the Lagos State Government’s developmental agenda for 2020 following passage of…
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Terrifying images show blood red skies as bushfires rage in Australia
Terrifying images emerged Tuesday morning from areas in the Gippsland region of New South Wales and Victoria as bushfires sweep…
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