Governor of Diffa region commends MNJTF efforts against insurgency
The Force Commander (FC) MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has concluded his maiden familiarisation/operational tour of the four sectors in the MNJTF with the […]
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Failed ambush as MNJTF neutralises Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists
By Danlami Nmodu Hard on the heels of new Field Commander of MNJTF Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim’s assurance to troops of new a impetus, […]
Stoppage of sales of Forex to BDCs – Another courageous policy by the CBN
By Emmanuel Onyebeke The latest Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to stop the sale of FOREX to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators due to […]
NNPC to acquire equity in private refineries in line with FG’s policy
…To Safeguard National Energy Security The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has revealed that it is currently considering equity participation in a number of private refineries […]
Cleric urges FG to declare state of emergency on drug abuse
A Zamfara-based Islamic scholar, Sheik Umar Kanoma, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on drug and substance abuse in […]
Polaris bank gives away N26m to empower 188 Nigerians, in “Save and Win” draws
The Polaris Bank Limited on Friday said it had given away N26 million to empower 188 Nigerians in its just concluded ‘Save and Win’ draw. […]
NIPC to showcase investment opportunities at Nigeria Finance Week – Official
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) says it will host a special session tagged “Showcasing Sub-National Investment Opportunities” at the Nigeria Finance Week to promote […]
Kalu salutes Marc Wabara at 70
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu, has congratulated a former Managing Director of Hallmark Bank and a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress […]
Osinbajo canvasses all-inclusive global battle against hunger, diseases
As the global community mobilizes resources towards addressing hunger and reducing diseases, the conversations in Nigeria and other developing countries must be all-inclusive.They must […]
Telecoms boosts GDP by 12.45% as sector, others take Nigeria out of recession
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is one of the sectors whose performance lifted the country out of recession in the fourth […]
Buhari offers automatic employment, scholarship to 110 ex-corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday offered automatic employment to 110 ex-corps members in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships for the pursuit of post-graduate studies […]
Buhari shares APC vision, asks youths to participate in politics
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the future of All Progressives Congress (APC) lies in strengthened internal democracy, with transparent electoral processes, pro-people policies […]
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 […]
Buhari inaugurates oil and gas excellence centre
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday declared that Nigeria will strengthen its position as regional leader in the oil and gas industry, even as his administration will […]
Ikpeazu advocates digitisation of transport, logistics sectors to boost revenue
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Monday called for the application of digital technologies in the transport and logistics business in Nigeria to boost revenue. […]
Kalu condoles with Martin-Kuye Family
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Ogun state over […]
Polaris Bank set to splash N26million Savings Promo
Polaris Bank is sparking up positive outlook for the new year as it plans to reveal the first set of winners of its on-going nationwide […]
FIRS creates new audit units against illicit financial flow
In a bid to stem illicit financial flow out of Nigeria and improve tax compliance rate in the country, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) […]
Microsoft’s partnership plans thrill Osinbajo
Another international tech heavyweight, Microsoft Corporation, has disclosed plans to partner with the Federal Government for the benefit of the Nigerian people, especially the youth. […]
Remaking Nigeria, Sixty Years After, By Chido Onumah
“…Nation-building is a futuristic venture; it is not something you do looking back. If a nation would be tempted, like Lot’s wife, to keep looking […]
Sani Bello blames unskilled, half- baked graduates for Nigeria’s rising unemployment
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors Forum has attributed the astronomical rise in the number of unemployed, underemployed […]
Failed State: PDP berates Buhari Presidency for dismissing FT’s caution
By Chimezie Godfrey The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the Buhari Presidency for trivializing the nation’s tragic descent to a failed state. The party […]
NLNG wins ‘Best Company in Education’ award at SERAS
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been awarded the “Best Company in Education” at the recently held 14th Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs) […]
Umahi promises greater attention to education, health sectors
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has promised to pay greater attention to the education and health sectors in 2021. Umahi said the two sectors received […]
Aviation industry requires urgent rescue measures – Senator
By Haruna Salami The Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi has expressed serious concerns that unless the Federal Government urgently intervenes to rescue […]