Polaris Bank offers Business Loan to SMEs
Polaris Bank has introduced a cash flow lending product for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) tagged; Polaris Business Loan. The facility offers both existing […]
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Taxes: Buhari asks FIRS to plug revenue leakages by foreign companies, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and related government agencies to plug all revenue leakages by ensuring […]
Appreciating and celebrating the Armed Forces of Nigeria, By Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd)
The date, 15 January of every year, is a significant day for Nigerians, especially serving military personnel, ex-servicemen and women, their families, and […]
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu seeks FG’s collaboration in rebuilding Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday sought collaboration from the Federal Government in rebuilding Lagos State following the aftermath of last year’s #EndSARS […]
The ‘American Coup’ and Nigeria’s #Endsars protest: Two Ugly Twins
By Yakubu Shendam Oh how the mighty have fallen, is a phrase used to describe the failure or decline in status of a person, group, […]
COVID-19: Taraba small businesses suffer losses – NAN check
A cross section of small scale business owners have decried losses they suffered as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown in Jalingo, a News Agency […]
David Mark, an incurable nationalist – Bauchi Governor
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi state has described former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark as a nationalist of proven record of […]
Understanding Buhari’s social intervention programmes
By Zainab Suleiman Okino Around 2016 or thereabout, our paths crossed. We met in the house of Muhammed Idris Malagi, the Chairman of Blueprint Newspaper […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah: And Our Paths Crossed, By Hassan Gimba
I first met Sam face to face in March 2013. He had the idea for in-depth coverage of states beyond “The governor said…” with which […]
2020: The Year That Was, By Reuben Abati
My favourite end-of-the-year quote, which I have shared with many others, is the following passage from Chapter 3 of the inimitable Chinua Achebe’s Things Falls Apart, a novel […]
Polaris Bank rewards customers in MoneyGram campaign
Thirty lucky customers of Polaris Bank across different business locations of the Bank will be rewarded with shopping vouchers in the Polaris Bank […]
FG approves CSO to monitor projects with recovered $311m
The Federal Government has approved the engagement of a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) to monitor the implementation of the 311million dollars recovered in […]
To reform or not to reform government agencies, By Chuks Oluigbo
Government is made up of different sub units or components. It is the aggregate of how the institutions function independently and when integrated […]
UPDATE: Senate passes 2021 budget with additional N500bn
(Photo: Senator Barau Jibrin Chairman of Appropriations Committee ) By Haruna Salami The Senate passed the 2021 budget of N13, 082, 420, 568, 233 Monday, […]
El-Rufai: Compliance with Covid protocols will avert lockdown
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that the state government is counting on the cooperation of citizens in containing the surge in Covid-19 infections, explaining that […]
Osinbajo advocates enterprise-friendly regulations for businesses
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is need to review the mode of regulation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. He said […]
NGO reiterates commitment to partner with FG to empower citizens
By Chimezie Godfrey A non – governmental organization called Yourtimepays Integrated Services Limited has reiterated its commitment in partnering with the federal government to empower […]
UPDATE: Humanitarian Minister flags off cash grants for rural women in Imo State
The Federal Government has begun the disbursement of a N20,000 cash grant to rural women in Imo State to enable them start small businesses […]
Kyari assures indigenous shipping coys of support
The Nigerian National petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed its readiness to support indigenous fleet owners to enjoy greater patronage and participation in the oil and […]
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu pays N60m compensation to families of slain police officers
The six police officers lynched in Lagos State in the wake of the violence that trailed the recent nationwide #EndSARS protests may not have died […]
Forum of Retired DSS Directors visits incumbent DG, hails sterling leadership
The Forum of DSS’ Retired Directors (FORD) on 26th November, 2020, paid a solidarity visit to the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, fwc. Led by the […]
For the love of the poor, By Danliti Goga
Amid the rising cost of living affecting all Nigerians, the task of providing a humanitarian window for extending some relief to the most vulnerable segments […]
Survival fund: Nigerians hail Buhari govt for payroll support payment, says Presidency
As the Buhari administration continues to roll out schemes aimed at bringing relief to businesses and individuals across different sectors, a cross section of beneficiaries […]
Saraki, Folorunso bag appointment as AfCFTA champions for transport sector
The National Action Committee on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has appointed champions for various sectors and thematic areas to help mobilise stakeholders to […]
Survival Fund: FG commences payment of payroll support to beneficiaries
..101,567 beneficiaries drawn from 16,250 businesses paid As the implementation of its Economic Sustainability Plan, ESP, continues, and in furtherance of its commitment to […]