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FG to restart direct cash transfers to 15m households
The federal government has concluded plans to restart the direct cash transfer to the poorest and most vulnerable…
FG targets $10bn to stabilise naira, grow economy
The federal government has expressed its determination to raise at least $10 billion to increase foreign exchange liquidity…
Customs to distribute seized food items to Nigerians
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it plans to distribute all confiscated food…
Seplat Energy achieves ISO 26000 endorsement on social responsibility
Seplat Energy Plc, said it has achieved the ISO 26000 endorsement, saying it is a major milestone that reinforces the…
Rising hunger: UN chief identifies wars, climate chaos as aggravating factors
Countries must act now to break the deadly links between conflict, climate and food insecurity, UN Secretary-General António…
FG, Access Bank, NGX mourn Wigwes, Ogunbanjo
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, expressed shock over the loss of two Nigerian business leaders – Chief Executive…
Access Bank secures $75m loan to battle climate change
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Access Bank Plc has secured a $75 million facility from the Japan International Cooperation…
NAFDAC bans alcohol in sachets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the production of alcoholic beverages…
Sahara Group plants 2,000 trees yearly to remove 450 tonnes of CO2 from atmosphere
In efforts to drive sustainability, leading energy conglomerate and infrastructure Sahara Group in partnership with Treedom is planting…
Tinubu, others congratulate Dangote on national award Senegal
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has been conferred with the prestigious award of the National Order…