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The Ugo Monye Story: Scaling up the “tough” Nigerian fashion industry

Ugo Monye takes us through his journey to becoming one of the most popular fashion brands in Nigeria. With the large number of business names being registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on a...

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TECH REPORT

5 Women Making great Impact in Africa’s Fintech Industry

It is safe to say that the impact of financial technology on Africa’s financial sector as well as other key sectors has been nothing short of phenomenal. Why is there so much attention on Africa’s...

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FINANCE TOP STORIES

Jeff Bezos Overtakes Elon Musk As World Richest Man

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos is back as the world’s richest person after Tesla shares fell, resulting in a slight erosion in Elon Musk’ wealth. Tesla shares were down 2.4 per cent on Tuesday and Musk lost $4.6 billion...

February 18, 2021

2 min read

POLICY ISSUES QUICK TAKE TOP STORIES

How Okonjo-Iweala Became First Female WTO Director-General

On February 15, 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the daughter of a Nigerian royal and academic, became the first African and first woman to lead the universe’s flagship trade institution — the World Trade Organisation (WTO)...

February 16, 2021

9 min read

POLICY ISSUES TOP STORIES

Nigerians Head AFDB, OPEC, WTO And Other International Organizations

– OPEC – AFDB – UN – ICC And now – WTO His Excellency Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo of Nigeria assumed office today in his role as Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum...

February 16, 2021

1 min read

INDUSTRY NEWS TOP STORIES

US Mission Shares Photos Of Ikun Dairy Farm In Ekiti State

On Monday, the United States Mission in Nigeria shared photos of the Ikun dairy farm in partnership with Promasidor Nigeria Limited at a ranch in Ekiti State. In a tweet, the mission shared photos of cows breeding on...

February 16, 2021

2 min read

FINANCE POLICY ISSUES TOP STORIES

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed WTO Director-General, Term Starts 1st March 2021

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) today formally ratified the candidacy of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its first female and African Director-General (DG). The decision was taken by consensus at a special meeting...

February 15, 2021

4 min read

POLICY ISSUES QUICK TAKE

Real Reasons FG Is Replacing BVN, Others With NIN

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, recently disclosed that the federal government has begun the process of replacing the Bank Verification Number (BVN) and other national...

February 11, 2021

3 min read

POLICY ISSUES TOP STORIES

Jobberman’s new CEO Rolake Rosiji to steer greater tech adoption in Nigeria’s job market

Nigerian recruitment and skills training company Jobberman has announced Rolake Rosiji as its new chief executive officer. According to a Jobberman statement, Rosiji will “continue the work of establishing Jobberman as...

February 10, 2021

3 min read

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

Don Lulu Acquires KeduTV, Spends $1.1m

An Abia born entertainment entrepreneur and philanthropist Lucky Igbokwe popularly known as Don Lulu has acquired a leading Premium Streaming Service KeduTV LLC for $1.1Million, IgbereTV reports. KeduTV LLC is...

February 9, 2021

4 min read

BUA Purchases 1 Million Doses Of Astrazeneca COVID-19 Vaccines For Nigeria

BUA, one of Africa’s largest conglomerates, has paid for 1 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for Nigeria through the AFREXIM Vaccine programme in partnership with CACOVID. These doses of the vaccine which...

February 9, 2021

2 min read

FINANCE TOP STORIES

Despite Loans, Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Conditions Deteriorated

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded that despite the $3.5 billion loan it gave Nigeria to cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, socio-economic conditions have worsened. In a report...

February 9, 2021

3 min read

CRYPTOCURRENCY POLICY ISSUES TOP STORIES

Cryptocurrency: All Exchange Mediums Are Subject To Fraud & Criminality- Moghalu

Former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu has criticized the apex bank’s reason for stopping cryptocurrency transactions in the country, IgbereTV reports. CBN had in a statement...

February 9, 2021

2 min read

CRYPTOCURRENCY FINANCE TOP STORIES

Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin, Says May Accept It For Payment For Car

Telsa (TSLA) revealed in a securities filing that the electric car company has purchased $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin and expects to accept the cryptocurrency for its products in the future. “In January 2021, we...

February 9, 2021

2 min read