Court sentences man to death by hanging for armed robbery
A High Court in Abeokuta, on Friday sentenced a 44-year-old man ,Tosin Shodunke to death by hanging for armed robbery.Shodunke, had pleaded not guilty to […]
Trade
Nigerian stock market indices rebound by 0.15%
Trading on the Nigerian stock market closed on a positive mood on Tuesday with a growth of N29 billion due to renewed confidence. Speficially, the […]
Concessioning Kano Free Trade Zone ‘ll generate $2bn export value- BPE
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Alex Okoh, says the Kano Free Trade Zone (FTZ) will bring in an export value of two […]
Herbalist in court for allegedly obtaining N10.7m under false pretences
A herbalist, Owojori Awobode, who allegedly conspired with other collaborators to obtain N10.7 million from a businessman under false pretences, was on Monday charged before […]
Nigerian stock market rebounds by N102bn on bargain hunting
The bulls returned on the Nigerian stock market on Tuesday with investors’ net worth appreciating by N102 billion on bargain hunting. The bullish performance was […]
AfCFTA: Nigeria’s implementation strategy document out in June, says official
Ms Funmi Folorunsho, African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Co-champion on Transportation, says the National Implementation Strategy document would be published in June. Folorunsho told […]
Millers protest multiple taxation in Ebonyi Rice market
Millers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, have protested over what they claimed to be multiple taxation in the state’s mill market. The millers, who decried alleged extortions […]
NGX: Key indices improve further by 0.18%
Key indicators of the domestic equities market increased further on Tuesday by 0.18 per cent, amid demands for Dangote Cement. Speficially, the All-Share Index grew […]
Dr Okonjo Iweala: Trade and Development In Discourse, By Issa Aremu
“Nigeria’s share in world trade is 0.33 per cent”. “Nigeria’s share in Africa’s trade is 19 per cent, below its share of Africa’s Gross Domestic […]
Kwara boosts free trade zone, supports NEPZA
The Kwara Government on Wednesday confirmed its status as a Free Trade Zone in the North Central region of Nigeria by supporting the activities NEPZA. […]
Abduction: Zamfara Govt closes all boarding schools
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has announced the closure of all boarding schools in the state to prevent activities of insurgents against students. Matawalle made […]
We’re committed to buying, promoting Made in Nigeria vehicles, others – FG
The Federal Government says it is committed to buying made in Nigeria products including locally made vehicles to boost the nation’s manufacturing sector and provide […]
Businessman docked for allegedly receiving stolen inverter batteries
A 47-year-old businessman, Mustapha Ishiaka, on Wednesday, appeared in a Lugbe Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving six stolen inverter batteries worth N900,000. […]
FG signs 25MW IPP agreement for Kano Free Trade Zone –Minister
The Federal Government, on Friday, said it had signed a 25 megawatt Independent Power Project (IPP) agreement, to enhance electricity supply to industries in the […]
Sir Lucky Omoluwa: One year of absence, By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
Exactly a year ago today, the 18th of February, 2020, Sir Lucky Babatunde Omoluwa, died. I was inside my PhD class at the Nigerian Defence […]
Shasha market represents unity, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the recent clash among traders in Shasha market, Ibadan, Oyo State, is unfortunate as the market represents unity. Osinbajo […]
America: An Empire in the Twilight Zone
“Whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” -Author unknown By Osmund Agbo When I set my foot on the marvel that […]
Buhari looks forward to working with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed inauguration of Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States of […]
Failed States, Arab-Isreali Conflict: Ricochets of her Majesty’s Conquests, By Osmund Agbo
The geographical space that is today called Nigeria, was once looked upon as a mere trade outpost on the lower Niger by her majesty’s monarchical […]
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 […]
COVID-19: World Wildlife Fund warns against unregulated wild animal trade
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), an international non-governmental organisation, on Wednesday warned against the dangers of unregulated wild animal trade, a year after the Coronavirus […]
Kaduna: Vehicles, bags of maize burnt as troops neutralize bandits
The Kaduna State Government says it has been informed that several bandits were neutralized at the outskirts of Galadimawa in Giwa local government […]
Air Peace makes inaugural flight to Jo’burg as trade reaches $3.8 bn annually –Envoy
The Consul General of Nigeria to South Africa, Mr Abdulmalik Ahmed, says Nigeria’s yearly exports to South Africa are in excess of $3.8 billion, making […]
Lack of access to quality medicines causes illegal trade- NAFDAC
Lack of access to quality affordable medicines has contributed to illegal trade in substandard and falsified medicines in Nigeria. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General, National […]
Reps to invite 3 ministers over African trade agreement
The House of Representatives has resolved to invite the Ministers of Justice, Foreign Affairs as well as Trade and Investment to brief the House on […]