US presidential candidate Donald Trump has revealed that he has spoken to Elon Musk about providing Starlink to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. According to reports, hundreds of thousands of people are currently without internet. Towns like Asheville are currently considered “blackout zones” for accessing the internet, texting and making calls due to the Hurricane…
In an effort to speed up the prosecution of failing institutions, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) announced on Monday that it has improved its working relationships with the legal system. It further stated that as a result, long-standing cases have been resolved and 100% liquidation dividends have been declared for uninsured depositors of more…
September 2024 saw a strong close for equity trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), driven by an increase in investor confidence in listed companies. The ASI demonstrated resilience in the face of multiple policy announcements from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intended to reduce rising inflation, which market analysts feared could have a…
Mrs Olusola David-Borha has been named Chairman of the Board by the Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc Board of Directors. This was stated in the notice that the company sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The announcement states that the appointment will take effect on 26th September 2024, provided all necessary regulatory approvals are received….
OPINION By Etim Etim Many Nigerians are understandably shocked that petrol being pumped out of the Dangote refinery (DR) will not be selling at a relatively affordable price at the pumps, or a little cheaper than the imported variety. Long conditioned to subsidized products, they had expected that a locally produced petrol will offer a…
Cross River State Commissioner for Commerce, Dr. Abigail Duke Orok By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Commissioner for Commerce and Chairman, 2024 Trade Fair steering committee, Dr. Abigail Duke Orok has unveiled plans for the rebranded Cross River Trade Fair after 10-years. The event which is scheduled for November 15th – 26th 2024…
