JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) and UnionPay International (UPI) jointly announced that Standard Bank point-of-sale devices have been enabled for UnionPay contactless payment. The cooperation is a strategic move from UPI that follows the surging trend of the global contactless payment industry and accelerates the development of international mobile […]
Day: November 9, 2021
OANDA partners with CONVRS to revolutionise account opening process
LONDON, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A global leader in online multi-asset trading services, currency data and analytics, OANDA has partnered with personalised customer engagement platform, CONVRS to enhance the account opening process and better engage with clients. Under the partnership, prospective traders in the emerging markets can now open a demo account direct from a wide range […]
Benin Central Park 90 percent ready, will transform transportation in Edo – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the ultra-modern Benin Central Park, in the heart of Benin City, the state capital, will transform the transportation sector and help decongest traffic in the Benin metropolis. The governor said this after inspecting the progress of work at the Central Park, adding that the park, […]
Alaghodaro 2021: Edo rallies investors, to harness $6bn Diaspora inflow to drive devt
Edo State will, on Friday, November 12, 2021during the Alaghodaro Summit bring together big-ticket investors from across the globe to chart a path towards establishing a structure to tap into the $6bn inflow from Diaspora remittances, as part of the government’s efforts at engendering inclusive growth and accelerating development in the state. Managing Director, […]
Kubwa Inferno: FEMA wants sellers of flammable materials segmented outside markets
The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has emphasised the need for sellers of flammable materials to be segmented outside the markets to prevent fire outbreaks. The Director-General (D-G) of FEMA, Alhaji Idriss Abbas, made the suggestion in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, while reacting to the recent tragic kerosene surface tank fire explosion […]
Qatar 2022 qualifier: 21 Super Eagles train in Tangier for Lone Star
Captain Ahmed Musa and 20 other invited players were at the Super Eagles’ first training session in the city of Tangier on Tuesday ahead of their FIFA World Cup African qualifying encounter against Liberia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles take on the Lone Star of Liberia at the […]
Made-in-Aba Trade Fair triggers excitement among exhibitors
Exhibitors at the 8th edition of Made-in-Aba Trade Fair, on Tuesday in Abuja, expressed excitement over the commencement of the annual fair designed to promote locally made products and skills among artisans. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fair being attended by over 90 exhibitors from Aba, is sponsored by the […]
Women bear the brunt of the climate crisis, COP26 highlights
Women took the global stage on Tuesday at the United Nations climate summit, COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, to show that climate change isn’t gender neutral and that climate action needs them. They noted that investing in women and girls creates ripple effects felt throughout entire communities and the frontline knowledge they possess is needed […]
Obaseki lauds security agencies, says security in Edo improving significantly
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, said the security situation across the state is improving significantly, hailing security agencies for the efforts at ensuring peace and tackling insecurity in the state. Obaseki stated this while reviewing the state’s security situation for the month of October, after a joint security meeting with […]
Lagos to close Olusosun Landfill for 48hrs
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), says the Olusosun Landfill at Ojota will be closed for a period of 48 hours from Nov. 10, for maintenance. The Managing Director, LAWMA, Mr Ibrahim Odumbomi, said in a statement on Monday that the closure was to carry out palliative works on the dumpsite for seamless waste […]