The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited has concluded plans to bring together leading industry experts to discuss digital transformation in Nigeria’s capital market at its inaugural TechNovation Conference on Sept. 30. The Chief Executive Officer, NGX, Mr Temi Popoola disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
Month: September 2021
Nigeria, Turkey explore bilateral trade, business opportunities at forum
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Turkey, Ismail Abba, has assured prospective investors from Turkey and Indonesia of a High Return on Investment (ROI) when they come to invest in critical sectors of the country’s economy. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, on Sunday at […]
Top US military officials to face questioning about Afghanistan withdrawal
Top U.S. military officials are set to face questioning Tuesday about the end of the war in Afghanistan and the chaotic final weeks leading up to the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country after 20 years. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley and the head of […]
Ford announces $11.4bn investment in electric vehicle plants
Ford has announced a major investment in electric vehicle (EV) production in the US, promising to build its biggest ever factory in Tennessee, and two battery parks in Kentucky. Under the $11.4bn (£8.3bn) plan, the carmaker said it will build zero-emission cars and pickups “at scale” for American customers. It will also create […]
In a matter of days, Pfizer CEO says they’ll be ready to ask for approval of a Covid-19 vaccine for kids
Pfizer/BioNTech plans to ask for authorization of a Covid-19 vaccine for some children under 12 soon, bringing the US one step closer to offering protection to a population that has grown particularly vulnerable as the fall season gets underway. “It is a question of days, not weeks,” Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla […]
UNGA 76: Nigeria seeks UN support against counter-terrorism
The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has solicited the support of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to tackle the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Monguno told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that Nigeria and the sub-region needed the […]
Nigerians making positive contributions to Italian economy – Official
Pastor Mike Oputteh, Welfare Officer, National Union of Nigerian Association in Italy (NUNAI), has said Nigerians living in Italy now have a positive image to the Italian Authorities and contributing to the economy. Oputteh made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, ascribing the paradigm […]
EU-US to seek shared tech rules despite French anger
The EU and U.S. will this week embark on a tricky effort to deepen ties on tech regulation, but with France resisting the project in the wake of a falling out with Washington over a submarine deal. High-level talks will begin in the U.S. city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday despite efforts by […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress win historic 3rd consecutive Afrobasket title
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress have recorded a historic achievement of winning the Afrobasket championship for the third time in a row. The Nigerian team beat Mali 70-59 to be crowned champions of the 2021 edition in Yaounde, Cameroon. They won the previous editions in 2017 and 2019. The defending champions […]
Buhari returns with “special assignment’’ from World body
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a loaded weeklong engagements at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Nigerian leader came back with a special request from the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, […]