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Registration for FG’s MSME survival fund to open Monday
Mariam Katagum, minister of state for industry, trade and investment, said the programme is aimed at tackling the economic challenges faced by small businesses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Katagum was speaking at the virtual commissioning of the fashion cluster shared facility for MSMEs tagged ‘Eko Fashion Hub’ in Lagos on Friday. Read more
WHO approves protocol for phase 3 clinical trials for COVID-19 herbal medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Union Commission for Social Affairs, has approved a protocol for phase 3 clinical trials of herbal medicine for Covid-19. Read more
President Trump approves Oracle, Walmart deal with TikTok
President Trump on Saturday night disclosed that he had approved in principle a deal in which major Oracle and Walmart would partner with TikTok in the U.S, thereby allowing the fast-growing social app to maintain operation in the world’s largest economy. Read more
TikTok’s owner seeks $60 billion valuation in US deal as Oracle, Walmart take stakes
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance is seeking a valuation of $60 billion for its video-sharing app, as Oracle Corp and Walmart Inc take stakes in the technology firm’s US operations to address the security concerns of the Trump administration. According to a report from Bloomberg, Oracle and Walmart have rights to buy 12.5% and 7.5% respectively of a newly established TikTok Global under an agreement that has gotten the approval of President Donald Trump. Read more
Lagos allows cinemas, gyms, others to reopen
The Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of cinemas, gyms, and other recreational centres in the state. According to a monitored media report, the disclosure was made by the Lagos State Government, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a press briefing at the Statehouse, Marina on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Read more
Nestlé S.A. increases stake in Nigeria subsidiary to 66.3%
Nestlé S.A, Switzerland, the parent company of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, has increased its ownership percentage of the Nigerian subsidiary to 66.30 per cent. With the recent purchase of 229,697 additional units in the shares of the company, and previous purchases from August 20 till date, amounting to 977,744 units, Nestlé S. raised its majority shareholding in the Nigerian subsidiary. Read more
Foreign reserves rise by $140.9m, now $35.81bn
The country’s foreign reserves rose by $140.9m from $35.67bn as of September 1 to $35.81bn as of September 17, the latest figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria have shown. The reserves rose by $65m from $35.59bn as of August 20 to $35.66bn as of August 27. It had earlier lost $278.91m from $35.87bn on July 29 to $35.59bn on August 19 after which it returned to a growth path. Read more
From Sheryl Sandberg To Tory Burch: Power Women Pay Tribute To Ruth Bader Ginsburg
As we reflect on the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we can’t help but focus on the attributes that made her one of the most extraordinary giants of our time. Ginsburg fearlessly dedicated her life to gender equality, propelling it to front and center in people’s minds. Her pursuit of justice is something everyone can learn from. Instead of having a sense of grievance over the barriers she faced, she let them fuel her moral courage and drive her mission to ensure that others wouldn’t have to endure the same roadblocks. Read more
Social
BBNaija 2020: Trikytee & Ozo have been evicted from the house
Trikytee and Ozo are the latest housemates to exit Big Brother's house just days to the season's finale. The now ex housemates' eviction follows Monday evening's strategic nomination style that spotted a new twist. Big Brother had split the housemates in groups and instructed them to deliberate on nominations. Read more
Nollywood veteran Kanayo O. Kanayo undergoes surgery days after being called to bar
Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has undergone a major nasal surgery days after being called to bar. The movie star took to his Instagram page on Friday, September 18, 2020, where he shared a video after the successful surgery. Read more
#BBNaija: Final 5 Contestants Emerge In 2020 BBNaija Lockdown Show
This follows the double eviction of both Ozo and TrikyTee after the two housemates recorded the lowest votes from viewers for the week under review. The final five contestants all have a chance to win the N85m grand prize up for grabs at the end of the show. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
“I wake up every morning and think to myself, ‘how far can I push this company in the next 24 hours.’” – Leah Busque
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