The group managing director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has lauded the transformative power of public-private partnerships (PPPs) at the commissioning of the newly renovated departure section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the event on Friday, Alawuba described the milestone […]
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What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 21st December, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira […]
Nigeria’s Del-York Group and Singapore’s TSC Global have signed a $4.5bn joint venture agreement to develop Lagos Film City, an ambitious project aimed at positioning Africa as a global hub for creative and technological innovation. The companies said in a statement on Friday that the signing ceremony was held in […]
The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved the promotion of 4,291 senior officers. This is even as the service confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs and seven Assistant Comptroller-Generals. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Friday, said that the […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in collaboration with the United Bank for Africa has refurbished the E-wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. FAAN also received four long CNG-powered buses to improve passengers’ mobility within the airport premises. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, on Friday, […]
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that politicising the data from the National Bureau of Statistics would be counterproductive. In a statement issued by his media office on Thursday, the former Vice President emphasised the importance of accuracy in data and statistics for […]
Wellbeing Foundation Africa has partnered with Reckitt, a health company, and disability activist Oscar Anderson to launch ‘Project Oscar – Light for Life’ to combat neonatal jaundice in Nigeria. According to a statement, WBFA and Reckitt unveiled the initiative during a recent event in Lagos to address the critical gaps […]
Friesland Campina WAMCO, makers of Peak Milk has successfully concluded its Northern Nigeria tour, nourishing thousands of consumers across Masaka Market in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State, Monday Market in Borno State, and Singer Market in Kano State. The groundbreaking Peak Breakfast Café activation tour, which […]
The Federal Government plans to spend N8.52tn (inclusive of government enterprises) on personnel and pension costs for federal workers next year, an analysis of the 2025 Appropriation Bill has shown. This amount is an increase of N3.17tn or 59.16 per cent from the 2024 provision of N5.35tn. The document also […]
Jiji, Nigeria’s leading online classifieds platform, and Cars45, the country’s top automotive platform, both received prestigious accolades at the 10th Nigeria Technology Awards 2024. The companies announced in two separate statements to The PUNCH. The awards ceremony, held recently in Lagos, saw Jiji honoured with two key awards: “Most Trusted […]
