FG secures N6.6trn investment commitment
Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, declared, yesterday, that in spite of the present security challenges in the country, there has been a tremendous progress in the ongoing investment drive in the country as the Federal Government had secured N6.6 trillion investment commitment within 36 months from local and foreign investors.
Ezekwesili urges FG to speed job creation programme
The World Bank on Wednesday advised the Federal Government to ensure that social safety programmes in the country create jobs for the participating communities.
When I was growing up, chasing women was a taboo – Chukwu
Christian Chukwu is one of Nigeria’s football legends who has paid his dues when it comes to the field of soccer. He has coached many national teams, club sides and won a lot of laurels to his credit, yet nothing much has been heard about his love life.
NAFDAC destroys N810m expired products
Expired, spoilt and unwholesome products, valued at N810 million and voluntarily handed over by manufacturing companies were, yesterday, destroyed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC.
Activist calls for Ijaw, Itsekiri co-operation
WARRI – AS activities marking the silver jubilee coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse II, enters the eighth day, a Niger Delta youth activist, Monday Agbeyi, has called for greater co-operation between the Ijaw and the Itsekiri to show that they can truly live together as brothers and good neighbours in the region.
All set for Ibile Games
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Barrister Wahid Enitan Oshodi has cleared the air on eligibility of school athletes for the forth-coming Lagos State Sports Festival, tagged Ibile Games. The zonal eliminations for the Games kick off May 7.
Kogi’s 100 Days: Capt. Wada’s delayed flight
The first hundred days of Governor Idris Wada’s administration is a mixed report among many critics. The potentials for a greater future are, however, very visible.
PHCN explains Calabar blackout
CALABAR – Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, has explained that poor execution of projects, vandalism of its equipment and customers’ huge indebtedness to the company have been responsible for the prolonged darkness experienced in some parts of Calabar Business Unit.
FG confirms 9,000 PHCN casual workers
THE Federal Government has confirmed 9,000 out of 11,000 causal workers in Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, across the country.
Towards peaceful co-existence
EVENTS in the recent time have shown that Muslims need to do more on preaching with their characters than by talking. This is because the continued security challenges have erroneously placed the Muslims where they do not belong.
Airfare disparity: Senate responds
THE anomaly in airfare between Nigeria and the United Kingdom and obtainable charges between the United Kingdom and other countries has aroused the chagrin of many Nigerians.
