The International Monetary Fund is projecting a deep global recession in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with global economies expected to shrink by 4.4%. Speaking Tuesday at the IMF’s World Economic Outlook Forum in Boston, IMF chief economist Gita…
Marine deck officer releases book on how to live a good life
The book is written by captain Chigozie Harbor, a marine deck officer with specialty in subsea and diving vessels. ‘Lessons from the Sea: a Sailor’s Disclosure on how to Live the Good Life’’ is a timely intervention at a time…
Financial Inclusion: FirstBank disburses over N17bn loans through FirstAdvance
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, recently announced that loans over the sum of N17 billion have been disbursed to individuals, across the country. The loan disbursement is carried-out through FirstAdvance, its digital lending solution.…
FirstBank, LSETF offer N5bn funding to low-cost private schools in Lagos State
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in a matching fund scheme. The scheme aims to cushion the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on…
Don’t give up on Nigeria – Ehi Braimah
Turn to your family members, friends, neighborurs and colleagues and say congratulations! Yes, we have reasons to be joyful and thankful as we mark our 60th independence anniversary this week – the Federal Republic of Nigeria will be 60 years…
Owolabi decries non-resumption of domestic leagues
Former international, Felix Owolabi, has expressed disgust over the non-resumption of all sporting activities in the country, especially the domestic football league when other countries worse hit by the COVID-19 pandemic has done so, even though without spectators. The Nigeria…
UN marks 75 years with virtual meeting as pandemic keeps world leaders at home
The United Nations marks its 75th anniversary on Monday but, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be barely any guests. World leaders will stay at home for what is usually the biggest diplomatic event of the year, sending pre-recorded…
Noirledge anthology of short fiction calls for submissions
Noirledge Publishing and her partners are calling for submissions for the Noirledge Anthology of Short Fiction. This opening edition, a statement said, will focus on short fiction by writers of African descent, and will be published in both print and…
COVID-19: Transcorp Hotels to restructure business strategy
The novel COVID-19 pandemic has caused the African Hotel and Tourism industry to lose over $50bn in revenue. Amidst this, Transcorp Hotels Plc has suffered unprecedented losses and is looking to restructure the business strategy of its hotels and optimize…
Umuchu blazes trail in community security – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It was an amazing sight to behold, a mission accomplished. Three gleaming security vehicles, seven rugged motorcycles, three walkie-talkies, 20 machetes, 20 security kits, 20 safety boots, 20 torches, 20 raincoats, 20 headgears and other assorted security gadgets were assembled…