Apple became the first private company to surpass $1 trillion in stock market value Thursday following its latest surge after reporting strong quarterly earnings. Shares of Apple briefly hit $207.05 in late-morning…
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Interviews
Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, 93, becomes the oldest leader in the world
by Igbokwe John August 3, 2018At 93, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is the oldest leader in the world. In May, he made a shocking return to political power in a bid to save his corruption-plagued country. Mahathir was…
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Determined to ensure effective service to its customers, First Bank of Nigeria on Thursday unveiled its chat banking on WhatsApp. Mr Chuma Ezirim, the bank’s Group Head, E-Business, said the…
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CIROC ultra-premium vodka has signed a deal with Nigerian singer Wizkid as the new brand ambassador. CIRCO, promoted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, is one of the world’s most exclusive vodka…
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Nigeria’s new national airline, Nigeria Air, will require an initial takeoff capital of between $150 million and $300 million as the Federal Government seeks strategic partners to operate the carrier,…
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Business
Federal Government unveils new National Carrier called “Nigeria Air”
by Igbokwe John July 18, 2018Moments ago, the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika unveiled the name of Nigeria’s national carrier, as well as the logo at the Farnborough International Airshow in London. Sirika said the…
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Pan-African financial services group, the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has once again made an addition to its growing list of enviable laurels as it was named Africa’s best…
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Interviews
Mexico president-elect shuns guards, asks ‘people’ for protection
by Igbokwe John July 4, 2018Mexican President-elect Andres Obrador left the country’s national palace in the front passenger seat of a white Volkswagen Jetta, swarmed by hundreds of jubilant supporters including one waving a live…
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The Law And You
‘Nigeria Law school approved the use of hijab during call to bar’
by Igbokwe John June 22, 2018The Social Media is agog with reports of the decision of the Nigerian Law School to formally Call to Bar, a hijab wearing Firdausi Amasa, who was denied the honour…
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Branch International, an emerging digital financial platform, has facilitated about N1 billion worth of loans for users of its innovative solutions in Nigeria. The firm, which started operations in the…