Resisting patent waiver, EU submits vaccine plan to WTO
The European Union (EU) on Friday submitted to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) a plan that could effectively broaden the supply of Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines […]
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FG assures Nigeria-based UK businesses of support
The Federal Government has assured United Kingdom companies operating in Nigeria of its support at ensuring that they thrived amidst dwindling foreign exchange earnings. The […]
Nigeria has achieved 35% Local Content Compliance, says Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva has said that Nigeria has achieved a significant 35% local content compliance in 2021 from […]
secession not an option for Nigeria – Bishop
The Bishop of Kabba Anglican Diocese, Rt Rev. Steven Akobe, said the secession being clamoured for by a section of the country was not an […]
WHO D-G charges pharmaceutical coys to end COVID-19
The Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says quick global manufacturing of vaccines, tests, treatments and equitable access are the fastest ways to […]
LASG seals Chinese firm, declares zero tolerance for safety violations
The Lagos State government has sealed a Chinese firm, Mingy Trading Company Ltd., for violating safety precautionary measures, that led to death of a 17-Year-old […]
Pantami expresses delight as ICT contributes 6.47% to GDP in 2021 Q1
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has expressed delight at the 6.47 per cent contribution by the ICT sector to the […]
Q1: GDP rate not reflective of manufacturing sector reality —- LCCI DG
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that the 2021 first quarter 0.40 per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increase, though a pleasant surprise, […]
EU chooses Ghana as possible manufacturing hub for COVID-19 vaccines
The European Commission has named Ghana as one of its possible manufacturing hubs of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa. A statement signed on Friday by Mr. […]
Total commends NCDMB for local content development in oil, gas industry
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its effort to develop local content in the […]
VAT increases by N41.7bn in Q1 2020- NBS
Value Added Tax (VAT) increased by N41.7 billion to N496.39 billion in Quarter One of 2021 as against N454.69 billion generated in Quarter Four of […]
MAN celebrates 50th anniversary, says manufacturing remains backbone of any economy
Mr Giandomenico Massari, Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River and Akwa Ibom Branch, has said a productive manufacturing sector still remained the catalyst […]
NMMP: expert seeks employment of more meter installers by DisCos
The Federal Government has been advised to direct Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to employ more installers to fast-track the ongoing National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). […]
Lagos govt. funds 50 innovative projects – Commissioner
The Lagos Sate government, through the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC), said it funded over 50 research, innovation and STEM projects in […]
Startups ecosystem critical to Nigeria’s Future – Osinbajo
The Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said that startup ecosystem is one of the vital tools in finding solutions to Africa’s […]
ENWA/Conference 2021: Opportunity for new technology, innovation — Lagos Commissioner
The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Lagos State, Sam Egube, has described the Equipment & Manufacturing West Africa Exhibition (EMWA) as a opportunity for […]
Second phase roll out of digital switch over begins on April 29, says Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced that the second phase roll-out of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) would begin on […]
RMAFC reviews emoluments of political, judiciary office holders – Chairman
Chief Elias Mbam, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has said that the commission had begun reviewing the emoluments of political […]
National mass metering programme: Beyond the blame game
When Tunde Saheed, a 28-year old banker, got his electricity bill for February, he was shocked and angry at the same time. The bill read […]
Beijing’s GDP rises by 17.1%
Beijing’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 891.6 billion Yuan (about 136.7 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2021, increased by 17.1 per cent […]
Nigerians still have trust, faith in APC – Secretary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Careataker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) says Nigerians still have trust and faith in the party despite the country’s […]
NAFDAC evolves programmes to support small businesses
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Managing Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the regulatory body has evolved various […]
U.S. trade deficit hits record high in February
The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record high in February as the nation’s economic activity rebounded more quickly than that of its global rivals. […]
China’s manufacturing PMI edges up to 51.9 in March
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for china’s manufacturing sector came in at 51.9 in March, edging up from 50.6 of February, data from the National […]
CBN disburses N1.487trn to boost food security
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has disbursed N1.487 trillion under its various agricultural programmes to boost food security. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin […]