Egypt launches NILESAT 301 communications satellite
Egypt on Wednesday successfully launched its new satellite NILESAT 301, from Cape Canaveral launch pad, Florida (USA), on…
SON seeks strengthening of standards for pharmaceutical sector
The Director-General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Farouk Salim, has canvassed the strengthening of the pharmaceutical sector through…
FSB, IMF announce initiative to close data gaps
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), yesterday published a report to mark the completion…
Guterres urges urgent action to end food, energy, finance crisis
Ripple effects from the war in Ukraine have generated a severe cost-of-living crisis which no country or community…
IRENA, RCREEE strengthen energy transition collaboration in MENA region
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) agreed…
WHO, FAO task Nigerians on hygienic food, agricultural sector
The World Health Organisation (WHO), and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), have stressed the need to improve…
Court acquits Ex-PPMC MD’s wife, Ochuko of N3bn fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday discharged and acquitted Ochuko Momoh, wife of a former Managing Director,…
Most stressful cities to live in Africa – Study
Queen Eugene Do you live in Lagos? A recent study found that the most stressful city in Africa…
UBA Plc redeems $500 million 5-year Eurobond
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) yesterday redeemed its debut $500 million 5-year Eurobond notes with the maturity…
Access Bank to acquire $37m stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank
Access Bank Plc is set acquire the majority equity stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank Limited from Centum Investments…