Lagos: Zenith Bank Plc has successfully concluded its public offer, surpassing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation target. The bank’s initiative raised N350.46 billion, elevating its total capital base to N614.65 billion, which is significantly above the N500 billion regulatory requirement for banks with international authorisation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this accomplishment […]
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Nature-Based Solution Empowers East African Farmers Against Papaya Mealybug
Nairobi: A nature-based solution is demonstrating outcomes in supporting farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan and sustainably revitalising their papaya (pawpaw) crops affected by papaya mealybug pest. The papaya mealybug, known scientifically as Paracoccus marginatus, is a pest wreaking havoc across East Africa, slashing yields, reducing orchard lifespans, and undermining food security and livelihoods. […]
Retiring Federal Workers to Receive Pension Benefits Before Dec. 15 as PenCom Finalizes Arrangements
Lagos: The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has assured that all federal government workers set to retire between October and December will receive their pension benefits before December 15. PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, provided this assurance during the opening of a sensitisation workshop for employees and pension desk officers on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). […]
Nissi Becomes Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for October
Lagos: Spotify has unveiled multi-talented Nigerian artiste, Nissi, as its EQUAL Africa Ambassador for October. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan at Spotify, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Okumu said that Nissi embodies the new wave of African creative women who are shattering professional boundaries […]
EFCC Chairman Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Combat Trans-Border Crimes
Abuja: Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has called for stronger collaboration to curb trans-border crimes and enhance peace, stability, and economic prosperity of the subregion. Olukoyede, who is also the President of Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), made the call at the 7th Annual General […]