NGX closes for Eid-el-Kabir celebration upbeat
Transaction on the Nigerian stock market closed on a positive note ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration with a marginal growth of 0.01 per cent. Specifically, […]
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Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 1,000 officers in Kwara
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) has deployed 1,000 of its personnel to ensure a hitch free Eid-el-Kabir […]
Local fish farmers threaten protest over fish prices –NAN Survey
Some local fish farmers have hinted at their decision to shut down fish production in order to boost produce profitability and regulate their market. The […]
FMDQ approves FBNQuest Merchant Bank N7.34bn CP
FMDQ Securities Exchange Ltd has approved the quotation of the FBNQuest Merchant Bank Ltd N7.34 billion series 19 Commercial Paper (CP) on its platform. This […]
IPMAN Surveillance seeks collaboration with Nigerian Army
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Surveillance Ltd., a subsidiary of IPMAN, has sought collaboration with the Nigerian Army on pipeline security. IPMAN […]
China sees robust growth in new taxpayers first five months
China has witnessed a spike in the number of new taxpaying market entities in the first five months as the country’s economy continues to recover […]
IPMAN backs NNPC, PPMC online products centralisation policy
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has backed the new centralisation policy of online products by (NNPC) and the Pipeline and Products Marketing […]
Court remands 3 men in custody for alleged murder
Three men, Okiki Raji, 21, ThankGod Okelia, 20 and Seun Ademakin, 27, suspected to be members of Eiye confraternity, were on Thursday remanded in a […]
China’s key economic indicators in May to show further recovery: Analysts
China’s major economic indicators including consumption and investment are expected to show resilient growth in May, according to market analysts. Li Chao, chief economist with […]
Chinese yuan strengthens 6.4 against dollar Tuesday
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 54 pips to 6.3909 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, according to the […]
NEMA urges South-East residents to plant trees to check erosion
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents of the South-East to plant trees to checkmate the menace of erosion within the zone. The […]
Sit-at-home: Aba commercial hub shut grounds businesses
Social and Economic activities in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia was on Monday grounded to a halt following Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) sit-at-home […]
China’s peaceful devt. sets example for world – Zimbabwean party official
China’s rapid development offers the world great inspiration that a country could achieve prosperity through peace and modernisation instead of waging wars, said an official […]
Association chairman cries over obstacles in the stockfish business
The Nigerian Stockfish Dealers Association has raised an alarm over the growing challenges faced in the stockfish business in the country. The chairman of the […]
Post-COVID-19 Pandemic, Nigeria and France Must Seize the Chance to Strengthen Military and Economic Ties
By Muhammadu Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to recover from the impact of […]
Bauchi traffic agency to enforce ban on commercial motorcyclists–chairman
The Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA), on Tuesday, reiterated that activities of commercial motorcycle riders, popularly known as ‘Okada’ or ‘Achaba’, remained banned in […]
Price of ‘Okpa’ delicacy soared in Enugu
Price of one of the local delicacies in Enugu State popularly known as ‘Okpa’, have risen by 63 per cent forcing some vendors to abandon […]
‘Follow Me To The Market…’, By Azu Ishiekwene
Everyone has their meal of the day, and mine happens to be dinner. Having dinner, for me, is a ritual, but one that has evolved […]
Investors lose N274bn on NGX in one day
Mixed sentiments persisted on the nation’s bourse on Wednesday with the market capitalisation dropping N274 billion in six hours of trading due to sell-off of […]
NDE reiterates commitment in empowering unemployed youths with skills
The Acting Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr. Abubakar Fikpo, says the directorate will continue to assist youths in skill acquisitions. Fikpo […]
Lalong promises to take 5,000 youths out of poverty by 2021ending
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has promised to take 5,000 youths of the state out of poverty before the end of 2021. Lalong, said this […]
Ebonyi Govt. drills residents on water quality
The Ebonyi government on Monday called on its residents to always ensure that the water they drink is of good quality.The government advised that where […]
Fire Service sensitises Kwara traders on management of fire outbreaks
The Kwara State Fire Service on Friday sensitised traders at the popular Oja-Oba market in llorin metropolis on fire prevention tips. The News Agency of […]
Katsina Assembly Fire: Masari urges assembly to seek alternative meeting place
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has urged the Katsina State House of Assembly to seek alternative place of meeting following the fire disaster at […]
German constitutional court allows EU pandemic fund to go ahead
Germany’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday gave green light to the government to back the European Union’s Coronavirus recovery fund. The EU has set aside 750 […]