AGS NEWS – In a bid to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the continent, the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have sealed a partnership spanning 20 African countries. As per a statement released … Continue reading UBA partners with African guarantee fund to offer $100 million SME loan initiative
AGS NEWS – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged the members of the investigative panel looking into the N30 trillion “Ways and Means” loans obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria under Godwin Emefiele’s leadership by the Federal Government not … Continue reading Senate sets six weeks deadline for probe into N30tn CBN loans
AGS NEWS – Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has expressed his belief that his musical journey is just starting, despite his numerous accomplishments in the industry. In an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Wizkid shared his … Continue reading I haven’t achieved anything yet in the music industry – Wizkid
AGS NEWS – In Katsina State, North West Nigeria, recent attacks by bandits on several villages have prompted a distressing response from local children. Over the course of three consecutive days, bandit attacks in the state went unchecked by security … Continue reading Children’s protest against killings in Katsina raises concerns
AGS NEWS – The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A in Ikeja, Lagos, has reported the interception of three trucks transporting 1,464 bags of foodstuffs destined for the Republic of Benin. Speaking to reporters at the command on … Continue reading Customs seizes 1,464 bags of foodstuffs bound for Benin Republic
AGS NEWS – The funeral service for the late former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, Doreen, and son Chizzy, has commenced at the RCCG Isiokpo. Their remains were brought to the church … Continue reading Wigwe, wife, son’s corpses arrive as Dangote, Fubara, others present
AGS NEWS – Rural Electrification Agency’s Managing Director, Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, and three executive directors have been suspended by President Bola Tinubu due to an alleged fraud of ₦1.2 billion. The suspension follows findings from an investigation into financial activities, … Continue reading Tinubu suspends rural electrification agency MD & 3 others for ₦1.2bn fraud
AGS NEWS – Female entrepreneurs participating in a United Bank for Africa (UBA) Business Series event have advised Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) operators and aspiring business owners to prioritize meeting specific needs and personal development as key steps … Continue reading Female entrepreneurs offer SME advice at UBA business series: Focus on self investment and business structure
AGS NEWS – The police brought charges against 41 individuals on Thursday for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities. The defendants faced a two-count charge of conspiracy and illegal mining. According to the prosecution counsel, Mr. Michael Ojeah, the … Continue reading 41 individuals arrested for alleged illegal mining in Oyo
AGS NEWS – Investors in the Nigeria equities market witnessed a significant gain of N420 billion on Thursday, spurred by robust performances from Dangote Sugar, Transcorp Power, MTN Nigeria, and other notable firms. This surge propelled the market capitalization to … Continue reading Dangote sugar, Transpower, MTN drive NGX market to N420 billion profit
AGS NEWS – Ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated fight, Francis Ngannou, three years older than his British opponent, emerges as the crowd favorite. Ngannou’s compelling backstory, marked by childhood hardships such as toiling in a sand quarry for minimal wages … Continue reading Nigerian-Born AJ vows to defeat MMA knockout specialist Ngannou in expected matchup
AGS NEWS – Remi Aluko, a prominent fuji musician, has credited Wizkid with transforming the Nigerian music industry, particularly in terms of the music economy and replay value. Aluko noted that before Wizkid’s emergence, Nigerian songs tended to be lengthy. … Continue reading Remi Aluko: Wizkid’s impact on Nigerian music industry
AGS NEWS – Despite warnings regarding the resurgence of Lassa fever in some parts of the country, many residents of Enugu State persist in consuming cassava flakes, locally known as garri. During interviews with NAN on Thursday in Enugu, a … Continue reading Enugu residents defy lassa fever warning, continue drinking garri
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the reconstitution and restructuring of the Governing Board of the FGN Power Company. This move is part of the federal government’s drive to achieve comprehensive modernization of Nigeria’s … Continue reading Tinubu approves overhaul of FGN power company’s board of directors
AGS NEWS – Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the exportation of crude oil and gas. This commitment was … Continue reading Finance ministry to collaborate with CBN on oil and gas exports
AGS NEWS – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday its efforts to tackle the issue of unclaimed dividends, which currently stand at a value of N190bn. The total value of unclaimed dividends reached N190bn in August 2023, … Continue reading SEC takes action to cut N190bn unclaimed dividends
AGS NEWS – Physicist Reken R. Maikama, hailing from Taraba State, has been acknowledged for leading the longest mathematics lesson ever documented. This recognition came after the verification process of Maikama’s attempt, named ACA-Tong, with the International Book of Records … Continue reading Nigerian physicist sets international record for longest mathematics lesson
AGS NEWS – The global outage of Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger on Tuesday, March 5, reportedly caused a significant financial setback for Meta, the parent company. According to Dan Ives, managing director at Wedbush Securities, Mark Zuckerberg incurred an estimated … Continue reading Facebook and Instagram outage costs Mark Zuckerberg $100 million in revenue, share price dips
AGS NEWS – Nigerian music icon, Innocent Onyebuchi, professionally known as Daddy Fresh, has made a heartfelt plea for assistance in his battle against partial stroke, as revealed in a viral Instagram video. Expressing his struggle with the condition for … Continue reading Singer Daddy Fresh appeals for assistance amid battle with stroke
AGS NEWS – Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel Afeare, also known as Israel DMW, has disclosed that Cubana Chiefpriest, a popular socialite, intervened in his marital difficulties. Israel DMW revealed that both he and Cubana Chiefpriest attempted to persuade his ex-wife, … Continue reading Israel DMW: Davido and others pleaded with my ex-wife to stay, but she declined
AGS NEWS – Donald Trump has secured triumph in the Republican primaries for the 2024 presidential election, emerging victorious in 12 out of 15 states. His wins span across North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Maine, and Alabama, positioning him strongly … Continue reading Trump dominates Republican primaries, secures wins in 12 states
AGS NEWS – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has taken decisive action against illegal parking around bridges across Lagos Island, announcing the impoundment of 123 vehicles. The revelation came through a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr. Adebayo … Continue reading LASTMA arrest 123 vehicles, alongside 19 hoodlums
AGS NEWS – The deepening economic hardship and hunger in Nigeria have taken a troubling turn, with reports emerging of widespread looting of warehouses and trucks carrying food commodities in major cities nationwide. Daily Post reveals a surge in incidents … Continue reading Stakeholders sound alarm over looting of warehouses, warn of impending cisis in Nigeria
AGS NEWS – As state governors across Nigeria prepare to mark their first year in office, Sokoto State commissioners are urging their governors to enhance the dignity of their offices and streamline their duties by providing and utilizing official vehicles. … Continue reading Sokoto commissioners appeal for official vehicles
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a warning that over 40 million telephone lines facing disconnection due to failure to link to National Identity Numbers (NINs) could soon be forfeited. Reuben Mouka, the NCC’s Director of … Continue reading NIN-SIM: How t recover blocked sim cards
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