Lessons to learn from Femi Otedola
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
When he lost everything, he recovered by selling over 180 flats and houses to pay off his debtThe post Lessons to learn from Femi Otedola appeared first on Nairametrics.
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How legacy organizations can understand and harness new technology for growth.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Far from being disintermediated by technological disruption, legacy organizations increasingly understand how to manage and survive the impact of shifting technologies and the new organizational and consumer behaviours that they inspire. In fact, 'the smart money is on legacy organizations leading the charge in adopting new technologies or partnering with disruptive start-ups to evolve their []The post How legacy organizations can understand and harness new technology for growth. appeared f
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CBN responds to flooding with release of strategic grains reserves
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The apex bank will also support farming during the dry season to boost food productionThe post CBN responds to flooding with release of strategic grains reserves appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Derivation Arrears: Bayelsa State claims it was 'under-paid' as Wike reveals source of financing
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
It is costlier to build a one-kilometre road in Yenagoa than four kilometres elsewhereThe post Derivation Arrears: Bayelsa State claims it was 'under-paid' as Wike reveals source of financing appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Dangote Sugar boosts its $700m investment; increases Numan sugar plantation by 179% to 24,200 hectares
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) Plc is significantly scaling up its investment in the sugar sub-sector in line with the requirement of the Nigeria Sugar Master plan (NSMP). Speaking at the Flag off Ceremony of the 2022/2023 Crushing Season and Outgrower Scheme Awards in []The post Dangote Sugar boosts its $700m investment; increases Numan sugar plantation by 179% to 24,200 hectares appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FG urges stronger partnership with Canada to boost collective goals in trade
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
This Comes as the FG approved a bilateral air service agreement between Nigeria and Canada earlier this yearThe post FG urges stronger partnership with Canada to boost collective goals in trade appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FG says Nigerians with expired passports can return
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Nigerians must show their expired Nigeria passport to ensure they were truly from NigeriaThe post FG says Nigerians with expired passports can return appeared first on Nairametrics.
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DW is set to train journalists from developing countries to become multimedia reporters and editors
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
DW is a German international broadcasting multimedia organisation producing in-depth content in 30 languages worldwideThe post DW is set to train journalists from developing countries to become multimedia reporters and editors appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria's 6 leading insurance firms grow gross premium to N180 billion in 9 months
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Nigeria's inflationary environment heightened the challenges already being faced by insurance companies in NigeriaThe post Nigerias 6 leading insurance firms grow gross premium to N180 billion in 9 months appeared first on Nairametrics.
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NCC-CSIRT raises alarm over new cyberattack targeting Telegram accounts
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The CSIRT is the telecom sector's cyber security incidence centre set up by the NCCThe post NCC-CSIRT raises alarm over new cyberattack targeting Telegram accounts appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Accenture's Tech Talent Program is inviting participants to learn SAL, software engineering, AI, more
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
It enables participants to match their ingenuity with the latest technology to make incredible things happenThe post Accenture's Tech Talent Program is inviting participants to learn SAL, software engineering, AI, more appeared first on Nairametrics.
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BATISHE Medical Outreach Anambra
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Many influential individuals also graced the occasion to give all their supportThe post BATISHE Medical Outreach Anambra appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Lafarge, MTNN gain N78.78 billion market value in one day
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The fact that the share prices of the companies quoted in this sector are dropping makes it more attractiveThe post Lafarge, MTNN gain N78.78 billion market value in one day appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigerian government says passport not in short supply
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The minimum period for processing a passport in Nigeria is six weeks in order to allow the appropriate authority to carry out diligent security checksThe post Nigerian government says passport not in short supply appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Investors gain N145 billion as equity market sustains positive sentiment
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Market sentiment trended towards the bulls with the market differential of 8 losers surpassed by 27 gainers The post Investors gain N145 billion as equity market sustains positive sentiment appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria's National Gas Expansion Programme would require heavy petrol taxation ' World Bank
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Conversion would substitute less than 10% of the petrol currently being consumed in NigeriaThe post Nigeria's National Gas Expansion Programme would require heavy petrol taxation ' World Bank appeared first on Nairametrics.
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NEITI says it is prepared to attract much needed foreign investments into Nigeria's oil and gas industry
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Buhari administration has developed a renewed interest in the country's oil and gas industry The post NEITI says it is prepared to attract much needed foreign investments into Nigeria's oil and gas industry appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Black market exchange rate gains further to N775/$1 on 22nd November 2022
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar appreciates at N780/$1 on the cryptocurrency peer-to-peer market, on Friday, 18th November 2022.The post Black market exchange rate gains further to N775/$1 on 22nd November 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Governor Wike presents budget of N550 billion for 2023, introduces free school feeding programme
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The 2023 budget is anchored on the assumption that the crude oil price benchmark will be $70 per barrel, with the production level put at 1.5 million barrels per dayThe post Governor Wike presents budget of N550 billion for 2023, introduces free school feeding programme appeared first on Nairametrics.
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GROHE announces GROHE X Summit 2023 'Caring for Water.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, announces the GROHE X Summit 2023, which will take place on the brand's digital experience hub, GROHE X,from March 7-9 2023. Themed 'Caring for Water', the three-day event will include a variety of formats ' from inspiring keynotes to thought-provoking panel discussions and []The post GROHE announces GROHE X Summit 2023 'Caring for Water.' appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Lagos gives reasons for selling rice, vegetable oil directly to consumers
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The sale is not intended to not take over businesses from traders in the marketThe post Lagos gives reasons for selling rice, vegetable oil directly to consumers appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigerian soft drinks manufacturers say FG's new proposal could cripple industry
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The soft drink manufacturers said their revenue declined by 8% between June and August 2022, as a direct implication of the excise tax implementationThe post Nigerian soft drinks manufacturers say FGs new proposal could cripple industry appeared first on Nairametrics.
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CBN doesn't plan to stop the Anchors Borrowers Programme
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The CBN has given a total of N1.01 trillion to over 4.21 million smallholder farmers producing 21 commoditiesThe post CBN doesnt plan to stop the Anchors Borrowers Programme appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Rural Electrification Agency says it has achieved 1 million solar home systems connections between 2019 to 2022
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
In 2016, Nigeria established its National Renewable Energy Action Plan, which is supposed to be active till 2030The post Rural Electrification Agency says it has achieved 1 million solar home systems connections between 2019 to 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Adewale Adeyipo acquires a major stake in CWG Plc
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Adewale Adeyipo, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CWG Plc, has acquired a significant percentage of shares in CWG Plc. This development comes right after the CWG marked its 30th anniversary and unveiled The FifthLab, its fintech arm that would drive the next phase of development by providing solutions to challenges of []The post Adewale Adeyipo acquires a major stake in CWG Plc appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FIFA 2022 World Cup: Argentina trashed by underdogs Saudi Arabia
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The Green Falcons came from behind to win the game to make a statementThe post FIFA 2022 World Cup: Argentina trashed by underdogs Saudi Arabia appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Fidelity Bank Showcases the Best of Nigerian Non-Oil Exports at FITCC
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
London, United Kingdom: 22 November 2022: In what has been termed the largest trade exhibition by Nigerian-based businesses in the United Kingdom in recent times and a major move in increasing Nigeria's foreign exchange earnings, leading financial institution -Fidelity Bank Plc hosted the maiden edition of its international trade expo. Held at Novotel West, Hammersmith, []The post Fidelity Bank Showcases the Best of Nigerian Non-Oil Exports at FITCC appeared first on Nairametrics.
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CBN tells Nigerians in diaspora: We will not wait for you to bring your naira
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
However, he reiterated that the current currency would remain legal tender alongside the new Notes until January 31, 2023.The post CBN tells Nigerians in diaspora: We will not wait for you to bring your naira appeared first on Nairametrics.
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BREAKING: CBN to reduce the volume of N500, N1000 in circulation to curb inflation
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Emefiele suggest Nigerians should carry N50 around and use electronic banking for large transactionsThe post BREAKING: CBN to reduce the volume of N500, N1000 in circulation to curb inflation appeared first on Nairametrics.
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President Buhari inaugurates Kolmani Development Project to explore crude oil in northern Nigeria
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
NNPC Ltd. and its partners attracted an investment of $3 billion to the projectThe post President Buhari inaugurates Kolmani Development Project to explore crude oil in northern Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics.
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BREAKING: CBN to reduce the volume of N500, N1000 in circulation
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Large volume of higher denominations in circulation could be part of the reasons fueling the rising inflation in the countryThe post BREAKING: CBN to reduce the volume of N500, N1000 in circulation appeared first on Nairametrics.
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BREAKING: President Buhari to launch new naira note on Wednesday November 23rd
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The governor of Nigeria's central bank, Godwin Emefiele has announced that President Buhari will launch the new naira notes on the 23rd of November 2022.The post BREAKING: President Buhari to launch new naira note on Wednesday November 23rd appeared first on Nairametrics.
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BREAKING: CBN goes harder on inflation, raises MPR to 16.5%
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
During the meeting, the MPC noted that the hike will help restore investor confidence whilst curbing higher rate of inflationThe post BREAKING: CBN goes harder on inflation, raises MPR to 16.5% appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Discovery of oil in northern Nigeria crucial to Nigeria's survival as a nation ' Timipre Sylva
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The project partner, the New Nigeria Development Company, is owned by the 19 states of Northern Nigeria.The post Discovery of oil in northern Nigeria crucial to Nigerias survival as a nation Timipre Sylva appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Wealthy people in Nigeria benefit more from petrol subsidies, poor people benefit only 3% ' World Bank
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Universal price subsidies for liquid petroleum products are almost always regressiveThe post Wealthy people in Nigeria benefit more from petrol subsidies, poor people benefit only 3% World Bank appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Quick Take: Court orders INEC to resume voter registration
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The judge held that it was the constitutional responsibility of INEC to make adequate provisions for the exerciseThe post Quick Take: Court orders INEC to resume voter registration appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Humanitarian affairs minister blames finance ministry for N206 billion budget padding as Senate expresses shock
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Abbo who was shocked by the minister's response said the country would not continue to borrow money and be plunged into debtThe post Humanitarian affairs minister blames finance ministry for N206 billion budget padding as Senate expresses shock appeared first on Nairametrics.
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TCN to acquire SCADA to investigate frequent grid collapse
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The TCN said the blame for the grid collapse also rests with the GenCos and DisCosThe post TCN to acquire SCADA to investigate frequent grid collapse appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Zenith Bank activates the yuletide season with Ajose Adeogun street Christmas light-up
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
It was a great spectacle to behold as the Christmas and Yuletide season came to life at the 2022 Zenith Bank Christmas Light-Up Ceremony, which was held at the Ajose Adeogun Street Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The official lighting ceremony, which was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith []The post Zenith Bank activates the yuletide season with Ajose Adeogun street Christmas light-up appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Elon Musk says Twitter added 1.6 million daily active users in 1 week
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Meanwhile, the relaunch of Twitter Blue has been put on holdThe post Elon Musk says Twitter added 1.6 million daily active users in 1 week appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria's next president needs to make targeted investments to prevent floods and droughts ' Moghalu
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Climate change causes hunger through either too little (drought) or too much (flooding) waterThe post Nigeria's next president needs to make targeted investments to prevent floods and droughts Moghalu appeared first on Nairametrics.
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We are driving the delivery of Nigeria's net-zero promise ' Oando
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
With the successful conclusion of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) themed delivering for the people and the planet, one message revibrates across the globe climate pledges must be matched with action. The event, tagged Africa's COP, served as an opportunity to showcase what countries are doing to safeguard []The post We are driving the delivery of Nigeria's net-zero promise Oando appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Senate summons finance minister over N206 billion increased humanitarian budget
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The money was for projects in 2022 but was not released and now recurring by almost 10-foldThe post Senate summons finance minister over N206 billion increased humanitarian budget appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria can afford annual social security bill of N1.8 trillion if oil theft leakages are plugged ' Moghalu
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Nigeria loses $700 million per month to crude oil theftThe post Nigeria can afford annual social security bill of N1.8 trillion if oil theft leakages are plugged Moghalu appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria spending only $220 per Nigerian per year, which is 12% of GDP- World Bank
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
A child born in Nigeria today will only be 36% as productive when he grows up as he could be if he had access to effective education and health servicesThe post Nigeria spending only $220 per Nigerian per year, which is 12% of GDP- World Bank appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria Air: Ethiopian Airlines may pull out of deal with FG
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
FG's plan to establish Nigeria Air whilst using Ethiopian Airways as a technical partner has been met with fierce backlashThe post Nigeria Air: Ethiopian Airlines may pull out of deal with FG appeared first on Nairametrics.
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2023: Nigeria cannot have so many people living in poverty and not have criminality- Peter Obi
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
63% of persons living in Nigeria are multidimensionally poorThe post 2023: Nigeria cannot have so many people living in poverty and not have criminality- Peter Obi appeared first on Nairametrics.
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To reduce food prices by 50% or achieve $50 billion annual revenue through agric exports
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Nigeria has been struggling to achieve food security despite the government's focus on diversifying the economy through intensive agricultureThe post To reduce food prices by 50% or achieve $50 billion annual revenue through agric exports' appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Why court ordered final forfeiture of N775 million and properties linked to ex-AGF Otunla
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Recovered the assets while investigating contract fraud in the Office of the National Security Adviser under Sambo DasukiThe post Why court ordered final forfeiture of N775 million and properties linked to ex-AGF Otunla appeared first on Nairametrics.
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UBA customers assured of memorable Christmas in Super Savers Draw
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again assured its loyal customers of a remarkable Christmas celebration as the bank plans to reward them with exciting prizes in its upcoming Super Savers draw. The draw is open to all UBA account holders in Nigeria and will be held on the 16th []The post UBA customers assured of memorable Christmas in Super Savers Draw appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Review: StarTimes ON-Live app is loved by users despite its shortcomings
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The app allows StarTimes subscribers to keep streaming all the content on their paid subscription even when they are away from their TV and decoderThe post Review: StarTimes ON-Live app is loved by users despite its shortcomings appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Budget Office insists on more taxes for wealthy Nigerians
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Nigeria has a revenue problem and not a debt problemThe post Budget Office insists on more taxes for wealthy Nigerians appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Brent Crude oil price recovers after falling to 10 months low
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
Brent Crude oil prices dropped to as low as $82 per barrel for the first time since January 2022, after reports suggest that Opec could be considering an increase in output.The post Brent Crude oil price recovers after falling to 10 months low appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Black market exchange rate closes flat at N780/$1 on 21st November 2022
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar appreciates at N780/$1 on the cryptocurrency peer-to-peer market, on Friday, 18th November 2022.The post Black market exchange rate closes flat at N780/$1 on 21st November 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Purple Real Estate opens N10 billion IPO
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The issuing houses include Kairos Capital, Emerging Africa, PAC Capital, Lead Capital and Mainstreet CapitalThe post Purple Real Estate opens N10 billion IPO appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Stock market opens week positive with N93 billion gain
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Since the start of the year, the stock market has advanced by 1,946.52 basis points or 4.55%The post Stock market opens week positive with N93 billion gain appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Access Bank disowns fake news report on Cryptocurrency Bank
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Contrary to an unsubstantiated report being vigorously promoted in some online media, Access Bank Plc has not launched any Bitcoin bank or introduced a cryptocurrency product. The management of Access Bank dissociates itself from this report and any other one of its kind. From the original article which is posted on a cloned Daily Post []The post Access Bank disowns fake news report on Cryptocurrency Bank appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Insurance Customer Experience: Meeting the expectations of today's customers
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The service landscape evolved over the last two decades. New service delivery frontiers have emerged in response to significant socio-economic changes e.g., advancements in digital, the rise of start-ups etc. New consumer personas and technologies The widespread proliferation of new consumer technologies across industries has created new needs for and expectations of insurance service []The post Insurance Customer Experience: Meeting the expectations of today's customers appeared first on
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Africa needs to establish policies for developing its minerals ' AfDB
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Many African countries still export their raw minerals to be refined in foreign countriesThe post Africa needs to establish policies for developing its minerals AfDB appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Future of Work: Learn Top Tech Skills with a Certificate Recognized in UK, Europe and Land a 9 figure Job in few months
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs study predicts that 5 million jobs will be lost after 2020 as artificial intelligence, robotics, and nanotechnology replace the need for human workers.The post Future of Work: Learn Top Tech Skills with a Certificate Recognized in UK, Europe and Land a 9 figure Job in few months appeared first on Nairametrics.
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DMO offers N100 billion 10-year Sukuk due 2032 at 15.64% per annum.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Subscription to the ten-year-tenured bonds started today and will close on November 29, 2022The post DMO offers N100 billion 10-year Sukuk due 2032 at 15.64% per annum. appeared first on Nairametrics.
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CBN launches countdown clock showing days left till new naira notes
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
In October, the apex bankannounced that it would redesign the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes.The post CBN launches countdown clock showing days left till new naira notes appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Bill Gates commits $7 billion aid to Nigeria, other African countries in 4 years
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Nigeria will take the biggest share of the fund to improve the social economic state of the countryThe post Bill Gates commits $7 billion aid to Nigeria, other African countries in 4 years appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Professor Muhammed Akanbi: The academic icon who bagged professorship at 40
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
On 24th September 2018, in recognition of his contribution to the development of law and the legal profession in Nigeria, Prof Akanbi, was conferred with the award of Senior Advocate of NigeriaThe post Professor Muhammed Akanbi: The academic icon who bagged professorship at 40 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Quick Take: Christiano Ronaldo hits 500 million followership on Instagram,
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
As of November 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is put at roughly $500 MillionThe post Quick Take: Christiano Ronaldo hits 500 million followership on Instagram, appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Oyo State and Shell Nigeria break ground on gas distribution infrastructure
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The agreed terms in the MoU will lead to the signing of the Build-Operate-Own-and-Transfer agreementThe post Oyo State and Shell Nigeria break ground on gas distribution infrastructure appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Final 2022 MPC Meeting: Why we expect the CBN to increase MPR
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Our in-house analystsexpect a hawkish stance albeit between 50bps and 100bpsThe post Final 2022 MPC Meeting: Why we expect the CBN to increase MPR appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Stanbic IBTC appoints Babatunde Omotowa as an independent non-executive director
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The disclosure spotlighted Omotowa as an international leader in the energy sector across Europe, Africa, the USA, Asia, and the Middle EastThe post Stanbic IBTC appoints Babatunde Omotowa as an independent non-executive director appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Fuel scarcity resurfacing in Lagos State over harassment of tanker drivers
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
If this continues, many of the buses will be stuck in fuel queues and we will stand for hours just to get transportation to workThe post Fuel scarcity resurfacing in Lagos State over harassment of tanker drivers appeared first on Nairametrics.
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GE signs partnership agreement with IRENA to support climate change agenda
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Through the collaboration, GE and IRENA have agreed to cooperate across several specific pillars, including decarbonization, thought leadershipThe post GE signs partnership agreement with IRENA to support climate change agenda appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FG set to award contracts for broadband projects across Nigeria
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Through the National Broadband Plan (NBP 2020-2025), Nigeria is aiming to achieve 70% broadband penetration by 2025The post FG set to award contracts for broadband projects across Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Buhari's flagoff drilling campaign at Kolmani is a strategic move for Nigeria ' expert
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
In 2019, the NNPC announced a significant discovery of crude oil in the Kolmani prospectThe post Buharis flagoff drilling campaign at Kolmani is a strategic move for Nigeria expert appeared first on Nairametrics.
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BREAKING: Money supply in Nigeria crosses N50 trillion in October 2022
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Data from the central bank of Nigeria reveals Money Supply otherwise termed M2 is now at a record high of N50.5 trillion as of October 2022.The post BREAKING: Money supply in Nigeria crosses N50 trillion in October 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Jumia hints at layoffs as it moves to cut operating costs
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The e-commerce managed to reduce its operating loss by 33% from $64 million to $43.2 million as of Q3 2022The post Jumia hints at layoffs as it moves to cut operating costs appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Cooking gas refill for 5kg cylinder rose by 70.62% in one year ' NBS
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Poor and vulnerable households in Abia, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Ekiti, Enugu, and Kogi states are 100% deprived of clean cooking fuelsThe post Cooking gas refill for 5kg cylinder rose by 70.62% in one year NBS appeared first on Nairametrics.
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IOSCO reviews implementation of liquidity risk management
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
The review found that larger jurisdictions show a high degree of implementation of regulatory requirementsThe post IOSCO reviews implementation of liquidity risk management appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Refinery privatisation: How Atiku's policy could work
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Nigeria can use rehabilitated assets to its advantage by commercialising them into separate public market assetThe post Refinery privatisation: How Atikus policy could work appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Over 69K investors burnt as Bitcoin dips below $16K
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Over the weekend, Bitcoin rose briefly to $17,000 before falling below $16,000 on MondayThe post Over 69K investors burnt as Bitcoin dips below $16K appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Davido turns 30: Here is how his musical career has paid off
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Not long after a show in London, Davido was invited to perform in Dubai at the Expo 2022The post Davido turns 30: Here is how his musical career has paid off appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Canada needs payroll administrators, school teachers, pest controllers and fumigators, repairers, others
Mon, 21 Nov 2022
With the new update, occupations that were previously ineligible can now benefit from expanded pathways to permanent residencyThe post Canada needs payroll administrators, school teachers, pest controllers and fumigators, repairers, others appeared first on Nairametrics.
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#BoycottTampax' Trends On Twitter After Viral Tweet From Tampon Company - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Some targeted the company for what they saw as gender inclusive pronouns in the post, while others were angry that it 'sexualized' users.
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16.5% interest rate: Private sector predicts factories shutdown, higher bad loans - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the benchmark interest rate from 15.5 to 16.5 per cent in order to rein in inflation and maintain economic stability. Speaking at the end of a two-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday in Abuja, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the committee Read More
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17 Ways to Make Extra Income While Working for Minimum Wage - Entrepreneur
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
In the current state of the world, it is nearly impossible to survive on a minimum wage salary. Even if you work 40 hours a week, you will likely land...
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3 senators call for DOJ to potentially unwind the Ticketmaster and Live Nation merger: 'High prices and labyrinth-like ticketing process for Taylor Swift's Eras tour are clear examples of the harms consumers face - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
3 senators call for DOJ to potentially unwind the Ticketmaster and Live Nation merger: 'High prices and labyrinth-like ticketing process for Taylor Swift's Eras tour are clear examples of the harms consumers face
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30 Of The Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Travel Deals For 2023 - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
This weekend could be the opportunity to find a great deal for travel both during the holidays and for 2023. Here are some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel deals to save you major cash on hotels and resorts around the world.
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48 Hours In Oklahoma City: The Top Things To Do, See, And Eat - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
For a midsized city with over 680,000 residents, Oklahoma City has plenty to do, see, and eat.
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50 Cent: Taking Over TV, Sports, And Now, Teaching Kids How To Hustle - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Class is in session. Your professor' Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson. The subject' Hustling.
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7 ways to troubleshoot when Facebook isn't sending a security code - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
7 ways to troubleshoot when Facebook isn't sending a security code
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A 2nd woman who said Herschel Walker forced her to have an abortion said he has caused 'collateral damage' with his denial of their relationship: 'All I can do is tell the truth - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A 2nd woman who said Herschel Walker forced her to have an abortion said he has caused 'collateral damage' with his denial of their relationship: 'All I can do is tell the truth
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A breakdown of gun terminology to help you in discussions on mass shootings and debates over gun control - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A breakdown of gun terminology to help you in discussions on mass shootings and debates over gun control
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A cat snuck into a Delta passenger's suitcase and was found by TSA in an X-ray image - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A cat snuck into a Delta passenger's suitcase and was found by TSA in an X-ray image
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A Yeezy employee said Kanye West frequently compared shoes to sex: 'Something that you were so into that you would wanna have an intimate relationship - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A Yeezy employee said Kanye West frequently compared shoes to sex: 'Something that you were so into that you would wanna have an intimate relationship
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A'Ibom Takes Delivery Of Two New A320 Aircraft For Ibom Air - Daily Independent
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, has taken delivery of two new A320 aircraft in preparation for the commencement of regional flight operations. While receiving the 'huge white birds', on Tuesday at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Governor Udom Emmanuel announced that Ibom Air was now set to commence flight operations to countries []
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Aaron Judge Heads Home For The Holidays And Let The Speculation Begin - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Aaron Judge headed home for the holidays to San Francisco. He also happens to be a prominent free agent this offseason.
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Accenture's Tech Talent Program is inviting participants to learn SAL, software engineering, AI, more - Nairametrics
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
It enables participants to match their ingenuity with the latest technology to make incredible things happenThe post Accenture's Tech Talent Program is inviting participants to learn SAL, software engineering, AI, more appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Actress Quincy Tyler Bernstine Finds A Chilling Role In 'Evanston Salt Costs Climbing - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Will Arbery's play shows how life teeters on the brink.
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Adesanmi: I Passion Drives Me To Empower The Less Privileged - Daily Independent
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Pastor Adejuyigbe Adesanmi is the founder of Mercy Crystal Empowerment Initiative, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that empowers young people with skills to make them self-reliant life. The initiative also provides succour to widows and widowers in society by giving them funds to start a business. In his chat with Ikechi Nzeako, Aesanmi spoke on the []
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AfCFTA agreement alone cannot guarantee African industrialisation - Guardian
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
As Nigeria and other African countries commemorate this year's industrialisation day, stakeholders within the continent have emphasised the need for an improved business and investment environmentThe post 'AfCFTA agreement alone cannot guarantee African industrialisation' appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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AfDB, AU sign $9.73m agreement to drive digital market - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a grant agreement to implement Phase 1 of the Upstream Project for Digital Market Development in Africa. According to a press release, the signing ceremony took place on Friday at AUC Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AUC Commissioner for Economic Development, []
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Alex Jones Must Pay Nearly $50 Million For Sandy Hook Conspiracies, Texas Judge Rules - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Between Connecticut and Texas, Jones has been ordered to pay well over $1 billion for defamatory comments about the Sandy Hook massacre.
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America's federal government has ruthlessly crushed organised crime - The Economist
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
But there are some unintended consequences of this success
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An appeals court sounded skeptical of Donald Trump's arguments in the Mar-a-Lago records dispute - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
An appeals court sounded skeptical of Donald Trump's arguments in the Mar-a-Lago records dispute
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An LGBTQ-owned auto shop started an online fundraiser to cover $25,000 in funeral costs for Club Q shooting victims. In 2 days, donors raised nearly $700,000. - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
An LGBTQ-owned auto shop started an online fundraiser to cover $25,000 in funeral costs for Club Q shooting victims. In 2 days, donors raised nearly $700,000.
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Another Answer To The Teacher Shortage - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
One student maximized the dual enrollment opportunities offered by his school to earn his diploma, and his Bachelor's, in just four years.
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Antioxidant-Rich Foods'Like Kale, Tea, Broccoli'Could Slow Rate Of Memory Decline, Study Suggests - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
A group of over 950 people was followed and tested for an average of seven years.
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Apex bank's agric interventions propel Nigeria's rice export quest - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Nigeria's quest to become a major exporter of rice seems on course; thanks to the Central Bank of Nigeria's interventions in the agricultural sector, writes Tony Chukwunyem According to agency reports last week, the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tiamin Rice Company for processing and sale []
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Apple And Google Challenged By UK Regulator Over Mobile Dominance - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Google and Apple are being investigated by UK authorities over an "effective duopoly" of mobile browser technology.
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Apple Users Report Serious iCloud Problem Corrupts Files, Adds Photos Of Strangers - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Some iCloud users are reporting serious issues, including corrupted videos that now contain still images taken by unknown people.
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Audible Premium Plus is only $6 a month for 4 months right now as an early Amazon Black Friday deal - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Audible Premium Plus is only $6 a month for 4 months right now as an early Amazon Black Friday deal
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BATISHE Medical Outreach Anambra - Nairametrics
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Many influential individuals also graced the occasion to give all their supportThe post BATISHE Medical Outreach Anambra appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Best Black Friday Garmin Deals: Save Up To $220 On Premium Smartwatches - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Garmin watches are available in a wide array of price points year-round'but especially during major sale events like Cyber Week. Check out these Black Friday deals we've discovered so far on a variety of popular Garmin smartwatches.
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Best no medical exam life insurance of 2022 - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Best no medical exam life insurance of 2022
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Beware The Interaction Between Currency And Equity Markets - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The US dollar (USD) has had a strong year versus most currencies in the world.
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Biden extends the student-loan payment pause for another 6 months at most as his debt relief remains blocked in court - Business Insider
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Biden extends the student-loan payment pause for another 6 months at most as his debt relief remains blocked in court
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Biden Pauses Student Loan Payments Through June - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Department of Education will extend the suspension on payments toward federally held student loans for an additional six months, as President Joe Biden's plan to permanently forgive many Americans' student loan debt remains tied up in the courts.
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Brewers' Offseason Makeover Continues As Hunter Renfroe Heads To The Angels For Three Pitchers - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Hunter Renfore had a big season for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023, but with Renfroe set to earn around $11 million and a logjam of talented young outfield prospects ready for their shot, Milwaukee dealt the veteran slugger to the Angels to bolster its pitching depth.
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Buhari inaugurates $3bn oil exploration project in North-East - Punch
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, flagged off the commercial production of crude oil and gas from the $3bn Kolmani Integrated Development Project. Located along the fields of Gombe and Bauchi, the Kolmani project, with Oil Prospecting Licence 809 and 810, lie in the Gongola Basin of the Upper Benue Trough, straddling Read More
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Buhari to unveil new naira notes Wednesday - BusinessDay
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed the new naira will be unveiled by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, November 23. Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor made this announcement during the presentation of the 145th communique, following the two days meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). He added that over time the circulation []read more Buhari to unveil new naira notes Wednesday
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Buhari: Despite decline in fossil fuel funding, we got over $3bn investment for Kolmani project - The Cable
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Kolmani Integrated Development Project (KIPRO) has attracted investments worth over $3 billion. The project, situated in the boundary of Bauchi and Gombe states, is the0 commentRead Full Article
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Building A Self-Development Business That Prioritizes Education - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Businesses face increased mental health concerns affecting work production and the bottom line. The stressors facing individuals often result in negative emotions that affect all aspects of their lives.
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Butterball CEO Not Worried Chicken Will Replace Thanksgiving Turkey - Entrepreneur
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Price increases are spooking consumers into sticking with what they know.
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CBN raises rate to 16.5%, unveils new naira notes - BusinessDay
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark interest rate, by 100 basis points on Tuesday to 16.5 percent to fight inflation. The fourth straight rate hike this year was announced after the two-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja. Godwin Emefiele, governor of the CBN, []read more CBN raises rate to 16.5%, unveils new naira notes
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CBN responds to flooding with release of strategic grains reserves - Nairametrics
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The apex bank will also support farming during the dry season to boost food productionThe post CBN responds to flooding with release of strategic grains reserves appeared first on Nairametrics.
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China wants to 'sinicise' its Catholics - The Economist
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The campaign is spreading to Hong Kong
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Coming Soon: Lower Oil Prices Courtesy Of A Slowing Global Economy - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
It is likely that the price of crude oil, which has remained between $80 and $90 per barrel for quite some time, will break to the downside as economic conditions deteriorate.
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ComplexCon 2022 Exhibits A 'New Balance' In Sneaker Culture - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
This year at ComplexCon, New Balance earned its spot on the Sneaker of the Year List, with a broad presence at the streetwear conference.
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Country Risk Index: Nigeria ranks 4th in West, Central Africa - New Telegraph
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Nigeria's country risk of 46.6 ranks it fourth among five top West and Central African countries, Fitch Solutions latest Risk Index Table shows. According to the data, Ghana's country risk of 53.1 ranks it as the best among the five countries, with Gabon coming 2nd in the country risk Index with a score of 49.0 []
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Departure Gives Erik Ten Hag Complete Control At Manchester United - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Manchester United was confirmed on Tuesday, ending a difficult episode for the Premier League club.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Time At Manchester United Comes To A Sad End - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Portuguese legend has had his contract at Old Trafford cancelled with immediate effect.
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Cryptos: IMF calls for better regulations in Nigeria, others - BusinessDay
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the growing crypto market in Nigeria and other Africa countries needs better regulations. 'The collapse of the world's third largest crypto exchange FTX, and subsequent plunge in the prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major crypto assets, is prompting renewed calls for greater consumer protection and regulation of []read more Cryptos: IMF calls for better regulations in Nigeria, others
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Curtain closes on Ronaldo as Man Utd pulls plug off his contract - BusinessDay
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Manchester United have terminated their contract with Cristiano Ronaldo. The three-time European Champions League winner made the announcement about their decision to call it quits with their Portuguese legend, who only rejoined the club for a second spell in August 2021, via their official Twitter handle (@ManUtd). It read, Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester []read more Curtain closes on Ronaldo as Man Utd pulls plug off his contract
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Dangote Sugar boosts its $700m investment; increases Numan sugar plantation by 179% to 24,200 hectares - Nairametrics
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) Plc is significantly scaling up its investment in the sugar sub-sector in line with the requirement of the Nigeria Sugar Master plan (NSMP). Speaking at the Flag off Ceremony of the 2022/2023 Crushing Season and Outgrower Scheme Awards in []The post Dangote Sugar boosts its $700m investment; increases Numan sugar plantation by 179% to 24,200 hectares appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Derivation Arrears: Bayelsa State claims it was 'under-paid' as Wike reveals source of financing - Nairametrics
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
It is costlier to build a one-kilometre road in Yenagoa than four kilometres elsewhereThe post Derivation Arrears: Bayelsa State claims it was 'under-paid' as Wike reveals source of financing appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Does Lemuel Plummer's Zeus Network Represent Everything That Is Wrong With How Black People Are Portrayed On Television - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Some might find the Zeus Network highly entertaining. But others argue that the network's series further perpetuates anti-Blackness and sexist and heterosexist tropes, and are calling for more multi-dimensional and accurate representations of Blackness on television.
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Dtech IPO In Shenzhen Mints New China Billionaire Couple - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
China is home to the world's second-largest number of billionaires after the United States
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DW is set to train journalists from developing countries to become multimedia reporters and editors - Nairametrics
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
DW is a German international broadcasting multimedia organisation producing in-depth content in 30 languages worldwideThe post DW is set to train journalists from developing countries to become multimedia reporters and editors appeared first on Nairametrics.
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EA Sports College Football Gets A Release Date...Sort Of - Forbes
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
If you're like many of us who love sports video games, you've gotten wind of the return of college football titles coming soon from EA, but without the NCAA license.
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Edo seeks $10b investment to boost electricity supply - Guardian
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
The Edo State government has projected to attract an additional $10 billion in domestic and foreign investment for improved power supply in the state.The post Edo seeks $10b investment to boost electricity supply appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Electricity Infrastructure: Ikeja Electric cautions against reckless driving - BusinessDay
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Ikeja Electric Plc has cautioned commuters against reckless driving occasioning damage to its electricity assets which consequently leads to total blackouts in some communities within its network. The Head of Quality, Health and Safety Environment, Ikeja Electric, Jamiu Badmos, made the appeal in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Badmos said that the caution became []read more Electricity Infrastructure: Ikeja Electric cautions against reckless driving
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