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9mobile BUK Partner on NCC Centre of Excellence

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s innovative and youth-friendly telecommunications company, 9mobile, is to enter a strategic partnership with the prestigious Bayero University, Kano (BUK), as the University prepares to establish theNCC’s center of excellence in telecommunication Research and Development.This partnership will cover capacity building, modernized educational delivery, and optimized technology delivery to students.Through this collaboration,the University…

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Lafarge Wins Company Board Gender Diversity Award

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… Receives Recognition for Women’s Empowerment & Leadership By Ayomide Otitoju In recognition of its outstanding performance in gender inclusion and diversity within its ranks, the leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc., has been presented with the Company Board Gender Diversity Award at the Nigeria2Equal Gender Leader Awards. The company also received…

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IFC, NGX recognise Access Bank for women empowerment, gender equality

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Access Bank Plc has received accorded the best “Company Leadership in Gender Diversity” award; Family-Friendly Workplace Excellence award, and Gender Equality Champion award at the Gender Leader Awards (GLA).The bank also received a special recognition for its efforts in advancing women empowerment and leadership.The Awards, organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Nigerian…

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Otudeko becomes largest shareholder in FBN Holdings, after purchase of additional stake

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

First Bank of Nigeria, FBN Holdings Plc, has confirmed that Barbican Capital Limited, an affiliate of Honeywell Group has purchased an additional 4,777,269,84 of its shares to take its stake to 13.3%.Capital market operators who confided in Vanguard noted that this movement might bring back Oba Otudeko, who is the chairman of Honeywell Group back…

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Prudential Zenith Life records 18% profit growth

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited has said its profit after tax rose by 18 per cent as of the end of December 31, 2022. In a statement, the firm said PZL celebrated 175 years, and the parent company’s eight Prudential Plc subsidiaries in Africa. “During the period, PZL registered 18 per cent growth in profit…

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FIRS extends deadline for submission of CIT returns till Aug 31

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

he Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has extended the deadline for the submission of company income tax returns for 2023 year of assessment (YOA) till August 31, 2023. Initially, the deadline for filing of the returns was June 30. In a notice released on Monday, Muhammad Nami, FIRS executive chairman, said the extension is in…

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FULL LIST: Osun, Imo, Kogi,28 states attracted zero foreign investments in Q1 2023

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

oreign investors overlooked 28 states as the value of capital importation into Nigeria grew by 6.78 percent in the first quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The total capital imported stood at $1.13 billion, up from the $1.06 billion recorded in Q4 2022. According to the NBS report, the 28…

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Air Peace, Max Air, Arik Air most guilty as 55% of domestic flights delayed in Q1 2023

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago02 mins

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says Air Peace delayed the highest number of domestic flights in the first quarter of 2023. The aviation authority made this known in a report on international and domestic flight operations. Of the 18,288 domestic flights in Q1 2023, 10,128 were delayed, representing 55 percent and 284 (1.55 percent)…

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Govt okays Lafarge Africa’s Roadcem

TheMorning Star3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has approved the use of Lafarge Africa’s cement brand, Roadcem, for use in road construction. The approval was granted by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, according to a statement by the company. The product, which is environmentally friendly, increases the strength and bearing capacity of the roads,…

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