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Business
NSE ranked world’s best-performing stock market in 2020
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has been named the best-performing stock market among the 93 equity indexes being tracked by Bloomberg across the world. The all-share index which opened at 38,800.01 inched higher by 310.16 points or 0.80 percent to cross the 39,000 mark and close at 39,110.17. Read more
Yet again, Buhari asks CBN not to give money for food importation
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) not to provide foreign exchange for the importation of food items. Buhari spoke on Tuesday at the fifth regular meeting with the presidential economic advisory council that held at the statehouse in Abuja. Read more
FG suspends passports of 100 Nigerians for refusing post-arrival Covid-19 test
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of 100 passports belonging to Nigerian passengers who refused to undergo second Covid-19 tests immediately after arriving Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, at the daily press briefing with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Read more
NIN Registration: NIMC adopts booking system for enrolment from December 30
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that as from 30 December 2020, all applicants for the National Identification Number enrolment will be attended to based on a “Booking System”. This is in a bid to decongest enrolment centres and take precautionary measures regarding the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to disclosure by NIMC, through a verified tweet seen by Nairametrics. Read more
PAN Nigeria launches virtual auto showroom
Nigeria’s foremost automobile assembly, PAN Nigeria Limited, has launched one of the country’s first virtual auto showroom for the Yuletide season. In a statement signed by Head of Corporate Communications, Oladeji Bamidele, on Tuesday, PAN said the virtual showroom was introduced to help customers gain insight on the company’s newest products – the Higer H5C 16-seater bus, Higer H6C 19-seater bus, and the Higer Ambulance, from the comfort of their homes. Read more
Fidelity Bank appoints Onwughalu, ex-Skye Bank deputy MD, as non-executive director
The board of Fidelity Bank Plc has appointed Amaka Onwughalu as a non- executive director. A banking veteran with over 30 years of experience, Onwughalu served as former group managing director (GMD) of legacy Mainstreet Bank Limited, and after the integration of the bank with Skye Bank Plc, she held the position of deputy managing director until July 2016, when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced changes on the board of the bank. Read more
First U.S. Case Of New Covid Mutation Discovered In Colorado
A new, highly contagious coronavirus variant that was first identified in Britain has reached the United States, officials in Colorado confirmed Tuesday, reporting the first known U.S. case of the strain more than two weeks after it was discovered — a worrying development as Covid-19 infections and deaths climb nationwide. Read more
Social
Tyrese Gibson and wife Samantha split after nearly 4 years of marriage
American singer Tyrese Gibson and his wife Samantha have called it quits after nearly four years of marriage. The movie star took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, where he announced that after much thought, consideration, and prayer, they have decided to end their marriage. Read more
Exclusive: David Oyelowo talks playing a Nigerian character in new Netflix sci-fi 'The Midnight Sky'
Nigerian actor, David Oyelowo is having the hardest time with hiding how proud he is of his latest character. Oyelowo stars alongside George Clooney, Felicity Jones in newly released Netflix post-apocalyptic sci-fi directed by Clooney. Read more
Ciara and Vanessa Bryant Celebrate Christmas With Winter Getaway
The besties are back at it! After taking a trip to Cabo in October, pals Vanessa Bryant and Ciara embarked on another getaway this week—winter edition. For their first Christmas without the late Kobe Bryant, the pair and their families headed to Montana for a ski trip. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
“Words can inspire, thoughts can provoke, but only action truly brings you closer to your dreams.” – Brad Sugars
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Women Empowerment through our AGS Impact Fund and AGS Enterprise Challenge
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