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Congratulations to our AGS Triber, Gbemisola Ojediran
We are super proud of our AGS Triber, Gbemisola Ojediran @gbemisolaojediran for winning the Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge, a youth competition sponsored by UNICEF. Gbemisola is a University of Ibadan student and the Founder of Rubip, an initiative that was brought to life from the need to help skilled youths in marginalized communities learn how to harness their skills and turn it into lucrative, strong and functional sources of income. Congratulations, Gbemisola. Learn more
Business
UBA, First Bank CEOs quit NESG board over criticism of CBN policies
The CEOs, Kennedy Uzoka of the United Bank for Africa (UBA); Abubakar Suleiman of Sterling Bank and Adesola Adeduntan of First Bank Plc, were reported to have resigned from the board in protest of the NESG’s criticisms of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s interventions. Asue Ighodalo, the chairman of NESG, is also the chairman of Sterling Bank. A source at the NESG told TheCable on Thursday that the issues have not been finalised and that there has been no discord in the board whatsoever. Read more
Again, Buhari asks CBN to halt forex for fertiliser, food items
The president was speaking on Thursday at a meeting of the National Food Security Council at the State House in Abuja. This is the second time the president will make such a statement, the first being in August 2019. Buhari advised private businesses bent on food importation to source their foreign exchange independently, saying “use your money to compete with our farmers, instead of using foreign reserves to bring in compromised food items to divest the efforts of our farmers”. Read more
WTO: Selection of new DG might be tied to the upcoming US presidential election
The WTO’s effort to select a new leader entered a new stage this week, as the ambassadors from 164-member countries met for private consultations, on who they would support. Six former WTO officials and trade experts revealed that the politicking in Geneva, Switzerland – WTO headquarters, could be a wild goose chase, as the decisive developments that will shape the future of the embattled global trade organization, are unfolding miles away in Washington, ahead of the November 3 presidential elections. Read more
FG to save N1 trillion annually from petrol subsidy removal
The Federal Government has disclosed that it expects to save as much as N1 trillion ($2.6 billion) annually, and create massive jobs following the removal of fuel subsidy. The disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, during an interaction with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, September 11, 2020. Read more
Nigeria’s total public debt stock increased by N2.381 trillion in 3 months
Nigeria’s Total Public Debt Stock stood at N31.009 trillion as of June 30, 2020. The disclosure was contained in a press release by the Debt Management Office (DMO), on September 9, 2020. The data shows that the Total Public Debt Stock which comprises the Debt Stock of the Federal Government, the 36 State Governments, and the Federal Capital Territory, increased by N2.381 trillion within 3 months when compared with the N28.628 trillion recorded on March 31, 2020. Read more
Sterling Bank to host Africa’s biggest digital agriculture summit
It is no news that the existing frameworks and age-long practices in Africa’s agriculture sector are outdated and need to be improved upon. Transforming the continent’s agriculture sector into a powerhouse that will not only feed the continent’s growing population but will also boost the economy, create decent employment for millions of people and hopefully absorb the shocks from the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Bet9ja, BetKing affected as Kaduna revenue service seals offices over ‘N500m tax debt’
NAN reports that the affected companies are K. C. Gaming Networks Ltd. owners of bet9ja; Bet King; Access Bet; and Derby Lotto. Zaid Abubakar, KADIRS executive chairman, told journalists at the end of the enforcement exercise that the companies did not register with the agency and were not licensed to operate in the state. Read more
Social
'Living In Bondage' star Swanky J.K.A ties the knot in traditional wedding ceremony
Nollywood movie star Jideofor Achufusi popularly known as Swanky J.K.A is officially a married man as he has tied the knot with his girlfriend Chisom. The movie star shared photos from his traditional wedding ceremony via his Instagram page on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Read more
Game Of Thrones Actress, Diana Rigg Is Dead
Award winning United Kingdom actress Diana Rigg has died at the age of 82. Her death was announced on Thursday by her agent Simon Beresford. Diana Rigg career spanned decades and included her iconic role as Lady Olenna Tyrell in TV series, Game Of Thrones. Read more
Where Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's Relationship Stands One Year After Split
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's co-parenting game is unmatched. Close to a year has passed since E! News confirmed the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and rapper had pressed pause on their relationship, and now a source says the pair is still perfectly content with the status quo. Read more
BBNaija BrightO snags debut film role with Chinyere Wilfred
Barely two weeks after BrightO's eviction from the ongoing Lockdown season and the ex-housemate is set to kick start a career in Nollywood. The reality star confirmed his debut film role in 'Spellbond', a film produced and directed by veteran actress, Chinyere Wilfred. He shared the exciting newsvia Instagram on September 10, 2020. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
"Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure." -George Eliot
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The AGS Tribe is a Pan African community built to inspire, connect and build the capacity of young entrepreneurs and professionals. The main purpose of the AGS Tribe is to build a community of strong leaders (Entrepreneurs or Professionals) who will create more job opportunities that will ultimately reduce unemployment in Africa.
The Platform has 3 focus areas which are:
Promoting youth entrepreneurship as a tool to reduce youth unemployment and promote economic growth
Women Empowerment through our AGS Impact Fund and AGS Enterprise Challenge
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