US Announces Non-refundable $750 Express Visa Fee to Enable Travellers Skip Queues
The fee comes on top of the existing $185 visa application charge, bringing the total cost to $935.
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Analyst Disagrees With CAPPA on SSBs Crisis in Nigeria
A Lagos-based public affairs analyst, Omonaye Okoro, has faulted the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA ) calls for increased taxation on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs). In his opinion piece titled “Nigeria’s Sugar “Crisis” Is a Myth – And Our Economy May Pay the Price for Believing It,” Okoro noted that the CAPPA’s recent report,…
NAFDAC Urges Sister Agencies, “Wake up To Your Mandates”
Adeyeye also clarified that some products highlighted in recent reports, particularly imported agricultural produce, do not fall exclusively under NAFDAC’s regulatory mandate.
Global Data Centers Attract $270bn Investments in 2025 — Unctad
In the report published on 20 January , Unctad, said that the demand for data centers investment was driven by AI infrastructure and digital networks.
Lebara Enters Nigerian Telecom Arena to compete with MTN, Airtel ,Glo and 9mobile
“You buy minutes, not airtime. If your call ends in 30 seconds, you still have 99 minutes and 30 seconds left. “ Lebara, a new telecom operator has made its entry into the Nigerian market with the introduction of its unique 0724 number. Nigerian Communication Week reports that Lebara is leveraging its status as a…
CICAN Conference & Awards in Pix
Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) 2024 (L-R): BUKOLA ADEGBOYEGA Bullion Go Neat; William Inya Research Officer, /Representative of the DG NACCIMA, Mr Olusola Obadimu; Okey Nwankwo, Communications/ Media Relations Manager, Dangote Industries Limited; Dr. Cartney Igwe, Former Acting DG, FIIRO; Charles Okonji National Chairman, CICAN; Adefisoye Adekunle Consultant & Financial Analyst, Lagos…
Moniepoint Scoops Outstanding MFB, Fintech Awards at 2023 Brandcom Awards
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, and Moniepoint Inc, have won two distinguished awards at the prestigious 2023 Brandcom Awards ceremony held in Lagos. Whike Moniepoint Microfinance Bank wonthe “Award for the Most Outstanding Microfinance Bank in Consumer Engagement,” Moniepoint Inc scooped the “Award for the Most Outstanding Fintech Company in Financial Inclusion.” Commenting on the awards, Didi…
Bonny Chamber set for Investment and Tourism Expo
The Bonny Kingdom Chamber of Commerce is set to kick off the first Bonny Investment and Tourism Expo. The Investment and Tourism Expo is scheduled to hold between June 9 and June 12, 2025. The President of Bonny Chamber of Commerce, Mrs Constance Nwokejiobi, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, yesterday. She said that…
MAN Tackles NAFDAC For Banning Manufacturing of Alcohols In Sachets, PET Bottles
Arrays of alcoholic sachets drinks in Nigeria
President Tinubu Targets 15% Inflation Reduction in 2025
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s plans to reduce inflation from its current high of 34.6 percent to 15 percent in 2025. President Tinubu, in his New Year messages, admitted that 2024 posed numerous challenges to Nigerians and households. He said that 2025 will bring brighter days, adding, “By the grace of God, 2025…