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Access Bank Raises N442 Billion Capital Through Syndicated Tier II Facility

HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – JULY 16, 2024: In a significant stride towards fostering economic growth, Access Bank PLC, sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bank by customer base, has celebrated a landmark moment in its partnership with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO). The occasion marked the signing of a monumental syndicate Tier II …

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Access Bank Joins NGX To Launch Impact Board

LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 18, 2024: Access Bank Plc., Nigeria’s leading institution in sustainable finance, was one of the participants in the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Impact Board, a dedicated platform for listing sustainability instruments to integrate sustainability into the core of Nigeria’s capital market. The event, …

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Abiodun Names Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin Road After Wole Soyinka (*photos)

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has named the 12.5 kilometres Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin road in Abeokuta, after the Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. Governor Abiodun, who spoke at a reception organized by the state government to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Noble Laureate, in …

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The Silent Burden Of Post Covid-19 Health Impact

Opinion: BY DR. TITILOPE DOKUNMU Covid-19 is no longer a scare around the world because the pandemic is over, it is now a long-term disease just like any other infectious disease that is treated according to standard guidelines. However, there is a silent creeping burden of post covid-19 impact on …

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Consul General Of Netherlands, Michel Deelen, Praises Ogun State For Its Entrepreneurial Spirit (+photos)

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Michel Deelen, has praised Ogun State for its entrepreneurial spirit, noting that the state is a natural overflow of the economic activities in Lagos. Deelen who stated this on Monday, July …

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Abiodun Commends Embassy Of Netherlands, Fate Foundation For Their Commitment To Entrepreneurship Development In Nigeria (+photos)

…Unveils Orange Corners Nigeria Hub In Ogun BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands and FATE Foundation for their commitment to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. Represented by the Commissioner for Industries, Trade and Investment …

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Dangote Commends NUPRC For Publishing Domestic Crude Supply Obligation Guidelines

…Says Local Price Will Continue To Increase Because Trading Arms Offer Cargoes At $2-$4 Per Barrel, Above NUPRC Official Price …Insists IOCs Are Frustrating Its Crude Supply Demands LAGOS, NIGERIA –  The Management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) have commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its various …

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How Trump Escaped Assassination, Shot In Right Ear At Campaign Rally (+photos)

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, USA – The Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump was on Saturday, July 13, 2024 escaped assassination, when he was shot in the ear, during a campaign rally. According to the Reuters the bullet streaked Trump’s blood across his face and prompting his security agents to swarm him. He …

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Alhaji Gaffar Alao Idowu: A Pillar Of Faith, Community In Ilaro-Yewa

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The community of Ilaro-Yewa in Ogun State, mourned the loss of a revered figure, Alhaji Gaffar Alao Idowu, the Otun Musulumi of Ilaro Central Mosque, Ilaro-Yewa, who passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the age of 84 after a brief illness. Known affectionately as “Musulumi …

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Re: Dapo Abiodun and Challenge Of Inherited Infrastructure Deficit

Opinion: BY TUNDE BELLO I was taken aback upon reading an article by Seye Abodunrin that praises Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, titled “Dapo Abiodun and Burden of Inherited Infrastructure Deficit.” I must express my disappointment with the writer for what appears to be a biased article. It is …

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