Expert says security, other factors key to tackling high inflation rate
A financial expert says the provision of security, large scale farming and intervention in manufacturing sector are key factors in tackling the rising inflation rate […]
economy
Prioritise agric to tame inflation, experts urge FG
The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise agriculture in order to tame the country’s rising inflation occasioned by insecurity and hike in electricity tariffs. […]
Ondo govt. to enhance agriculture by use of modern innovations
Mr Sunday Akintomide, Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture, says the ministry will embrace modern innovative ideas to boost agriculture in the state. Akintomide […]
Customs FOU Zone “B” seizes N51m contraband in 2 weeks
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’, says it has seized items with duty paid value of N51.44 million within two weeks. […]
IMF projects 6% growth for global economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy is projected to grow at six per cent in 2021, moderating to 4.4 per cent in […]
PDP appeals to Taraba striking workers to suspend action
Rev. Kefas Agbu, PDP chair in Taraba on Friday appealed to the state’s striking workers to suspend the action. He told newsmen in Jalingo that […]
Buhari pledges to utilise gas resources to uplift economy
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja launched “The Decade of Gas in Nigeria” with a pledge that his administration would fully utilize the enormous gas […]
FG initiates N5bn export development fund scheme for budding entrepreneurs –Official
The Federal Government has initiated a N5 billion export development fund to support entrepreneurs and promote the export of locally made goods. Mr Tijjani Waziri, […]
Bill to establish Ondo seaport passes first reading at Senate – Tofowomo
A Bill to set up Araromi Front Sea Port in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State has passed first reading in the Senate. This […]
Ekiti state to partner Brazil on agribusiness, monorail, BRT — Gov.Fayemi
Ekiti state government, on Monday, said it had concluded plans to enter into partnership with a Brazilian organization, Africa –Brazil International Forum, in agribusiness, monorail […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, Sylva for “Decade of Gas” conference
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside Vice President Yemi Osibajo and the Minister of Stater for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva will feature in the […]
NSE listing on Exchange will boost economy, Expert says
The authorisation for the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) to list at the Exchange will deepen the market and boost the economy, Mr Boniface Okezie, a Capital Market Operator, says. Okezie , […]
Rep joins Anambra governorship race
Rep. Chris Azubogu (PDP-Anambra), has joined the race for the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election, under the plate form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). […]
Economic recovery: Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher as Biden’s vaccination pledge raises hopes
Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher on Monday as U.S. President Joe Biden’s vaccination pledge raised hopes for the recovery of the pandemic-hit economy, along with […]
Ondo residents engage in panic buying over uncertainty in petrol pump price
Some residents of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday, engaged in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, […]
Biden marks pandemic anniversary with first prime-time speech
US President Joe Biden delivered his first prime-time address on Thursday to commemorate one year since the pandemic began shutting down much of the nation’s […]
Mbam commends FG for approving Eastern rail corridor
Chief Elias Mbam, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has commended the Federal Government for approving the construction of Eastern railway corridor. […]
Pantami, Danbatta to Attend WATRA 2021 AGM
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar […]
Yewande: Troubled tenures of female appointees, By Zainab Suleiman -Okino
Last year, protests rocked the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) over allegations of corruption levelled against the Executive Secretary, Mrs Yewande Sadiku. The protesters called […]
Health Minister begs citizens to have faith on COVID-19 vaccine
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has pleaded with Nigerians to have faith on the vaccine which will arrive the country […]
NSCDC responded to 162 disaster emergency calls in 11 months in Edo – Commandant
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, says it responded to no fewer than 162 disaster emergency calls in the last 11 […]
RCCG to float foundation to drive agribusiness among youths
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ekiti Region 25, is to float a foundation to drive agribusiness among its youth members as a strategy […]
AfCFTA will stem illegal mining – FG
The Federal Government said on Sunday that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative would help to stem illegalities in the mining sector. The […]
Don’t halt deregulation of petrol, CSOs tell FG
A Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organizations for Petroleum and Energy Security (CONCSOPES) on Saturday sought the sustainance of deregulation of the price of […]
Presidential Amnesty Programme moves to prioritise entrepreneurship amongst beneficiaries
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) on Saturday said it would henceforth emphasise entrepreneurship programmes for ex-militants from the Niger Delta region who embraced the amnesty […]