Lady about to apply a facial moisturizer | Photo: The Independent What is the hype about a luxury skincare product that tempts us to splurge? Exquisite packaging? Silky formula? Intoxicating scent? That’s it. But glamorous packaging aside, we do have to understand if these high-end products are really worth the splurge. Are their ingredients really…
The Indo Eye Care Foundation Hospital, Ajao Estate, in collaboration with the Sanyukt Bhartiva Association (SABHA), a body of Indian community living in Nigeria, has provided a 50-bed isolation centre with modern medical equipment estimated at N250 million to assist victims of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The centre, located at No 9, Murtala Mohammed Airport Road,…
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Collins Nweze THE Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a partnership with the European Union (EU) to mentor and fund 2,500 young African women entrepreneurs in 2021. The deal will disburse €20 million for women-owned businesses, across all 54 African countries, in addition to providing increased access to market linkages, supply chains and venture …
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Taofik Salako, Deputy Group Business Editor ACCESS Bank Plc has started nationwide payout of dollars to beneficiaries of international remittances, in response to the recent policy change by the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN). The CBN had directed that recipients of international remittances can now receive their funds in cash in dollars or to have …
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Taofik Salako, Deputy Group Business Editor THE Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has formally effected the change of name of Japaul Oil & Maritime Services to its new name Japaul Gold & Ventures, concluding the restructuring process of the former oil servicing company into its new business of mining natural resources. The change of name …
By Evelyn Osagie BENUE State Government has handed over structures and facilities to the Federal Government for the take-off of the North Central Zonal Campus of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). The official handing over ceremony of the facilities held in Makurdi was witnessed by the Minister of Information and Culture …
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Life is gradually returning to the rail tracks leading from Lagos to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. PAUL ADE-ADELEYE shares his experience After much talk, some animosity and a burst of determination, the Lagos to Ibadan rail line finally kicked off activities low-key on December 7. Although its maiden trip was mocked for recording generally …
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By Alao Abiodun Nigeria’s Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire last week said the country may be on the verge of a second wave of COVID-19 infections amid rising number of confirmed cases. Nigeria recorded over 3,800 fresh COVID-19 cases last week, the highest in over four months. The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was among the …
Small scale farmers are facing the challenge of access to improved storage technology to boost food security. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says about 1.3 billion tonnes of food is lost yearly after harvest and before reaching consumers. This has resulted in decreased household income and reduced food availability. There are moves, however, to …