DPR seals 11 illegal gas plants, 2 petrol stations in Abuja
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), in Abuja, on Thursday sealed 11 illegal gas plants and two filling stations over sharp practices. The News Agency […]
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AfCFTA: Public, private partnership important for Nigeria’s success — Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, has emphasised the importance of public/private partnership to drive Nigeria’s success in the Africa Continental […]
Osun to develop textile industry, says Gov. Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says his administration will continue to provide enabling environment for the textile industry to thrive in the state.Oyetola made the […]
Ignore Monday sit-at-home order, Uzodimma urges Imo people
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has urged residents of the state to ignore the sit-at-home rumour. Uzodimma made the call while addressing the congregation after […]
Nigeria’s Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu tasks African leaders on development
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has called on Africans in the diaspora to contribute to the […]
Sit-at -home against Igbo interest – Sen Nnamani
Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has taken stock of the implications and socio economic consequences of the sit-at-home […]
Covid vaccine: Public Safety and the limits of individual freedom
By Osmund Agbo In the early 1900s, Mary Mallon worked as a domestic cook for many of the New York’s uber elite families. She was […]
GT Bank’s profits dip, posts N93.1bn in 6 months — CEO
Guaranty Trust Bank, now Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N93.1 billion for the six months ended June […]
FG’s support has energised insurance industry, says NAICOM
Mr Sunday Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has said that the best of the insurance sector would soon be unveiled, […]
Buhari to South East leaders: I want to be remembered as President who stabilised Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Owerri said that he would want to be remembered as the President who stabilised Nigeria in the area of security, […]
N1.3bn debt: FCDA threatens to seal up Globacom’s Business Premises in Abuja
Authorities of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), have threatened to seal up the business premises of M/S Globacom Nigeria Limited in Abuja if it […]
Fund local innovators to reduce $9bn machinery imports, expert advises FG
Convener of the Hardware Convention 2021, Mr Tochukwu Chukwueke, has advised the Federal Government to fund local equipment innovators to reduce capital flight on Nigeria’s […]
BACCIMA seeks FG’s intervention in Benin Republic – Nigerian businesses spat
The Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) has urged the Federal Government to intervene over the trans-border regulations enacted by Benin Republic […]
Chamber urges youths in Edo to utilise N2bn MSME fund
The Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA) has urged young entrepreneurs in Edo to key into the N2 billon Micro, Small and […]
Economist counsels FG against introduction of excise duty on carbonated drinks
Economist and Private Sector Advocate, Dr Muda Yusuf, has counselled the National Assembly and the Federal Ministry of Finance to halt moves to impose excise […]
Shell donates multimillion Dollar project to Maritine University
Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has described the phase one of infrastructure projects donated to the Nigerian Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta State […]
AfCFTA: Osinbajo highlights policy actions to drive Africa’s industrialisation
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers limitless opportunities for the industrialisation of Africa. Osinbajo said that authorities across […]
Nigeria to host UNWTO Conference in 2022 —–Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria will host the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Conference in 2022. The minister […]
CNPP to NNPC GMD, Kyari: N287bn Profit: We commend your efforts but doubt your figures
The umbrella body of all registered political parties and political organisations in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has said it appreciates […]
We recorded biggest economic growth in 6 years – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says focus on job creation, consistency in policy and innovation stimulated a 5% growth of the economy in the second quarter, 2021, […]
Osun APC, let reason prevail! By abiodun Komolafe
Let me start by making a categorical statement: this intervention is not aimed at apportioning blame to any of the factions, so to say, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) currently at daggers […]
NNPC ₦287bn profit: Kyari explains facts behind the figures
Following the Presidential applause for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on its posting of ₦287bn profit after tax in the 2020 financial year, the […]
ICPC to tackle Corruption in Electricity Sector, says Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters […]
Efficient rail transportation sustains national economy – Stakeholders
Stakeholders in the transportation sector have advocated for the resuscitation of the 640 km Kuru-Bauchi-Gombe-Maiduguri rail, to accelerate social and economic development of the North-East […]
Anambra @ 30: CLO urges provision of additional amenities
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), has called for provision of additional amenities and infrastructure in Anambra, as the state celebrated its 30 years of existence. […]