FG IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE WORLD BANK FOR $1 BILLION LOANS

The Federal Government is currently in negotiations with the World Bank to finalize procedures for securing loans exceeding $1 billion. These funds are intended to tackle the issues confronting Internally Displaced Persons and their host communities, alongside enhancing rural access and agricultural marketing within the nation. This request is detailed in World Bank documents titled […]

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TINUBU’S GOVERNMENT EARMARKS N100 BILLION FOR CNG VEHICLES, N60 BILLION FOR STUDENT LOANS

The federal government has allocated approximately N100 billion as energy transition fund to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to Nigerians, along with N60 billion for the student loan program, which has been postponed. Senator Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, […]

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IWD 2024: SIFAX GROUP DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO 500 IJORA RESIDENTS

About five hundred residents of Ijora community in Lagos have received free food items donated by SIFAX Group, a prominent business conglomerate with interests in maritime, aviation, oil & gas, financial services, and hospitality. Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Executive Director of Business Development & Strategic Planning, stated that the current economic situation and the desire to […]

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UPDATE ON NIGERIA STUDENT LOAN SCHEME

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) management has addressed reports circulating online regarding the postponement of the highly anticipated student loan scheme, initially slated for Thursday, March 14, 2024. A statement issued by Nasir Ayitogo on behalf of Akintunde Sawyer, the executive secretary of NELFUND, acknowledged the postponement but clarified that it was not indefinite, […]

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RANKED: THE BEST CITIES FOR NETWORKING IN 2024

In the dynamic world of global business, some cities excel as prime hubs for networking and relationship building. This curated list reveals the top ten global cities known for their outstanding business networking opportunities. Max Bramwell, founder of FounderPass, thoroughly examines each city on this esteemed list and presents the distinctive attributes and key statistics […]

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NDPC LAUNCHES NATIONAL PRIVACY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

In an effort to uphold the principles outlined in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), plans to introduce the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on Thursday, March 21 in Lagos. Led by the Nigerian Stakeholders for Data Protection Awareness […]

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