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LAGOS – The advent of COVID-19 at the beginning of this year and the subsequent nation-wide lockdown took the business world by surprise and several Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were forced to shut down with millions of people losing their jobs. The pandemic resulted in a need for MSMEs to function virtually to stay afloat, viable and competitive. However, the exclusionary nature of the Nigerian digital space made it challenging for several MSMEs to access the tools and platforms needed to facilitate business activities. In August 2020, MTN introduced The Revv Programme to provide 10,000 MSMEs with masterclasses, advisory…

In tandem with grace of God, Alhaja Sholakemi Brown-Lasisi, wife to Giwa Alhaji Suraju Adebayo Lasisi, popularly known as Giwa Azury has just clocked 40, amid shared gratitude to the Almighty. Giwa Azury as popularly called is the Giwa of one of the young and new Age-group in Ijebuland, officially proclaimed, royally blessed and traditionally recognized by Alaiyeluwa, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona CFR. J.P, Ogbagba ll, Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land; Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye). Giwa Azury in his heartfelt congratulatory message described her beautiful wife as incomparable companion. Giwa stated, “Today is a special…

The federal government on Thursday asked Nigerians to comply with COVID-19 health guidelines as the holiday season beckons. The call was part of the National Economic Council resolution after a meeting chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Nigeria, in recent weeks, has witnessed a surge in new infections of the deadly coronavirus. On Wednesday, the country recorded its highest daily number of infections. According to the NEC, which is populated with all 36 state governors, “the current trends are now approaching or surpassing the levels reached during the lockdown imposed at the height of the epidemic earlier in the year.”…

China will invite more scientists around the world to join in moon research in a bid to achieve more scientific results, China National Space Administration (CNSA) has said. The Vice Administrator of the CNSA, Wu Yanhua, said on Thursday at a news conference in Bejing that China would solicit cooperation proposals extensively in accordance with regulations on the management of lunar samples and data. In the Chang’e-5 mission, China carried out coordination and cooperation with countries and international organisations including the European Space Agency, Argentina, Namibia and Pakistan, in space tracking and control, according to Wu. (Xinhua/NAN)

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a collaboration between states in the country to deepen their ability to generate adequate revenue for socio-economic development. Prince Abiodun made the call at the 3rd Annual Abiola Ajimobi Roundtable and 71st Posthumous birthday with the topic, “States and the Burden of National Development in Nigeria”, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The governor noted that it was imperative for the state governors to devise ways of meeting the needs of their people. “Let us begin to look at how we can collaborate with each other so that…

By Aniekan Ezekiel From the publisher of BusinessDay, Frank Aigbogun’s welcome address at the recently held BusinessDay’s Banks and other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards came the following words: ‘The year 2020 has been a most interesting year. The economy and communities have been managed by disruptions imposed by COVID-19. Yet financial services have shown uncommon responsiveness and compassion towards customers and communities.’ Indeed, this has been an unusual year, no thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but it has been a year defined as much by COVID-19 and its associated disruptions and difficulties as by the unprecedented response in kindness by corporate…

Following the ugly incident that led to the abduction of students in Katsina, The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has exposed the hidden secret of the Boko Haram on the whereabouts of the children. Primate Ayodele stated that the abducted children are between Nigeria and Niger Republic, and actions should be made as soon as possible in order to avoid deaths of the abducted students. The popular prophet made it known that God showed him where the children are being held hostage in a vision, and that it was a mere setup to terrorize Nigeria. He…

Lawmakers at the Red Chambers have again lamented over the state of insecurity in the country and recommended that President Muhammadu Buhari remove the Service Chiefs. The lawmakers made this known on Tuesday during the debate on the abduction of over 300 students following gunmen’s attack on Government Science Secondary School (GSS) in the Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. This follows the motion raised by one of the lawmakers, Senator Bello Mandiya, from Katsina State. Senator Sani Musa while seconding the motion said, “There is a need for this chamber to draw the attention of Mr. President that…

House of Representatives has passed a resolution mandating the Minister Of State For Labour Festus Keyamo (SAN), to stay action on the planned January 2021 implementation of the Special Public Works Programme of the Federal Government. The reps passed the resolution on Tuesday, saying the programme will not be implemented until a comprehensive list of beneficiaries from the Nigerian directorate of employment is made available. Under the programme, 774,000 people are expected to be recruited by the Federal Government, with the sum of N52 billion, earmarked in the 2020 budget. 1,000 persons are to be employed from each of the…

ADO-EKITI- The Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Hephzibah Oladebeye has urged students to shun destructive tendencies during their agitations.  The Rector gave this admonition  while receiving the new President of the  National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS), Com Sunday Asefon and his team in his office in Ado-Ekiti. Oladebeye also charged the students’ leaders  to lead campaign  on reorientation of students which would allow for dialogue with the management, instead of confrontations while making their demands . He  advised the students not to resort to arson attack or looting during crisis with the management of the institutions.  “How I wish that the…