Day: March 14, 2024

UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finalists, Draw Time, Others Confirmed

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UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finalists, Draw Time, Others Confirmed In the ongoing 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League campaign, three Spanish teams, two English teams, two German teams, and one French team have advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament. The draw for the UCL quarter-finalists will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. UK time at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Below are the Champions League quarter-finalists after Wednesday’s match results: Arsenal (ENGLAND) Atlético de Madrid (SPAIN) Barcelona (SPAIN) Bayern (GERMANY) Dortmund (GERMANY) Man City (ENGLAND) Paris Saint…

Wigwe’s Death: Aig-Imoukhuede Emerges As New Access Holdings Chairman

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Wigwe’s Death: Aig-Imoukhuede Emerges As New Access Holdings Chairman Access Holdings Plc (‘the Holdco’) has appointed Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the former group managing director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, as its non-executive chairman. The company secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, announced that Aig-Imoukhuede will take over from Abubakar Jimoh.  Jimoh will continue to serve on the Board as an independent non-executive director. Aig-Imoukhuede, known for his visionary leadership and impressive track record, is expected to bring a wealth of expertise and guidance to lead the group toward a new era of success. The statement…

FG, OPEC Disagree Over Crude Oil Production In Nigeria

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FG, OPEC Disagree Over Crude Oil Production In Nigeria The average daily crude oil production in Nigeria has become a point of contention between the Federal Government and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Earlier, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated that the country’s oil production has risen to 1.65 million barrels per day (bpd). However, OPEC has reported that Nigeria’s production stood at 1.32 million bpd in February 2024. During a podcast hosted by Bruit Costaud in collaboration with Ballard Partners…

‘We Stand Firmly By Ningi’ – Gov Mohammed Declares, Faults Senate’s Suspension

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‘We Stand Firmly By Ningi’ – Gov Mohammed Declares, Faults Senate’s Suspension The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has announced that the state government fully supports Senator Abdul Ningi, who received a three-month suspension for his remarks regarding the untraceable N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget.  Senator Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, was suspended by the Senate on Tuesday. Following his suspension, he also resigned as Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF). During the Senate session, Senator Olamilekan Adeola (APC, Ogun West),…

As it is ready to exit Nigeria, Binance suspends its naira activities

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As it is ready to exit Nigeria, Binance suspends its naira activities Before it ends its naira services this week, Binance asked Nigerians to trade or remove their holdings. After a falling out with the Nigerian government, cryptocurrency trading site Binance is planning to withdraw from the country. Before the naira services are discontinued this week, Binance invited Nigerians to discontinue the trade or exchange their NGN assets into cryptocurrency in a statement released on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. All outstanding NGN balances in Binance customers’ accounts will be automatically…

The Francophone Africa Business Summit 2024 encourages entrepreneurship and cooperation

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The Francophone Africa Business Summit 2024 encourages entrepreneurship and cooperation Participants in the conference held enlightening conversations with the goal of removing obstacles and improving cooperation between African countries. The Francophone Africa Business Summit 2024 concluded on February 29, 2024, after two days of intense programming in Lagos, Nigeria. The summit, which was organized by Epena Law, acted as a spark for investment and cooperation throughout the African continent. The meeting, with the theme “Investing in Francophone Africa – Playbook and Opportunities,” brought together CEOs, investors, and powerful leaders from…

Beyond Boundaries and the Ascend Studios Foundation collaborate to strengthen African women

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Beyond Boundaries and the Ascend Studios Foundation collaborate to strengthen African women For forty high-potential tech and tech-enabled firms, the program offers a rare chance to acquire the knowledge and coaching necessary to grow their companies. The Leap Women Africa program, an accelerator aimed at supporting women leading tech-driven startups across the continent, and Ascend Studios Foundation, an organization committed to fostering creativity and business ownership, today announced a new partnership. Beyond Limits is an organization focused on accelerating the growth of impact-driven businesses in Africa. Launched in 2023 in…

The Nigerian economy is currently having an impact on Ramadan sales

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The Nigerian economy is currently having an impact on Ramadan sales In the spirit of the Holy month, traders call on food item dealers and merchants in the state to significantly lower their prices. Beginning with the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Kano vendors have not stopped bemoaning the lack of consumer support. A few merchants in Kano who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday blamed the predicament on the poor purchasing power of the populace. Malam Tanko Idris, a food products merchant,…

At 4:30 a.m., can you make morning meal? – KizzDaniel to woman who requested that he divorce his wife

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At 4:30 a.m., can you make a morning meal? – KizzDaniel to the woman who requested that he divorce his wife The well-known Nigerian artist Kizz Daniel, whose real name is Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, has formally declared his marital status.  This intriguing tidbit was disclosed by the artist on Wednesday during a lighthearted discussion with his followers on the X platform.  “I’m married to an Igbo/Warri girl,” he wrote. I never hear anything you want to teach Mr. Wey.  Because she isn’t the person whom he is married to, a…

Rita Edochie, an actress for Nollywood, believes that parents should look after themselves

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Rita Edochie, an actress for Nollywood, believes that parents should look after themselves According to the actress, most children’s existences are not so easy once their parents pass away. Rita Edochie, an actress from Nollywood, has advised parents and soon-to-be parents to look after themselves for the benefit of their kids constantly.  The well-known actress stated that life was not always easy for most kids following the demise of their parents on her Instagram profile, @ritaedochie. She feels that their parents from birth are the best people to raise children…