LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Union Bank of Nigeria’s dedicated proposition for women, has partnered with Zuri Circle Network (ZCN) to empower 98 female entrepreneurs through the Fearless Female Founders (FFF) 2.0 Accelerator Programme. The initiative was designed to bridge the gap between women-led businesses and access to capital, business knowledge, mentorship and opportunities for sustainable…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An Air Peace flight was disrupted for some time on Thursday, September 3, after a female passenger reportedly caused a scene aboard as she refused to disembark when she discovered that the seat assigned to her had also been given to another passenger while the airline claimed the flight was overbooked. According…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Riders using Uber, a ride-hailing service, in Nigeria woke up yesterday morning to an unexpected information on the company’s app:“No ride available.” And shortly after, the firm announced its exit from the Nigerian and Ugandan markets effective September 2, 2026. Uber operated in Nigeria for 12 years. Head of Communications, Uber in…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-In a move to strengthen compliance with Nigeria’s Cabotage regime the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has started tightening enforcement of requirements designed to promote indigenous participation in coastal and inland shipping. The Agency said the move is in line with its statutory responsibility to enforce relevant maritime laws, including…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Egypt welcomed nearly 19 million tourists in 2025, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The country now aims to attract 30 million tourists annually by 2030, creating a clear need for additional airline capacity. The challenge is not simply finding more aircraft. Airlines must decide how much capacity they…
LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has welcomed efforts to promote safe helicopter services across Africa in a proposed Regional Action Plan. The plan is the highlight of a workshop organised in Lagos this week by the Aviation subcommittee of the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP)…
LAGOS AUGUST 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on…
LAGOS AUGUST 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, ending a 12-year regime of enhanced security requirements on ships calling at Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development, describing…
