Labour rejects plans by FG to slash salaries
The Organised Labour has condemned and rejected the plan by the Federal Government to slash the salaries of workers in the country.
Breaking: Bandits release 27 Afaka Forestry College Students
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Barely a day after parents of students abducted by bandits from Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Kaduna State stormed the National Assembly Abuja in protest, the bandits have on Wednesday released the remaining 27 students in their captivity. While confirming the development to our correspondent, Chairman of the Parents association, Abdullahi […]
FIRS to deduct tax from defaulters’ bank accounts
By Emma Ujah – Abuja The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has threatened to deduct tax liabilities from defaulters’ bank accounts. It said in a statement in Abuja, Wednesday, that the move was being considered, “following rising cases of willful and illegal withholding of taxes collected by companies, corporations, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and […]
Gov Emmanuel seeks synergy with US on project implementation
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State Governor has asked for deeper synergy with the United States of America and the involvement of the state in the implementation of American Government Assisted programmes in the state for effective monitoring, transparency and benefits for the people.
Breaking: Troops rescue 13 kidnapped persons from bandits after fierce gun duel in Kaduna
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Troops have rescued 13 kidnapped persons from bandits in Gwagwada, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state. Samuel Aruwan , Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said the 13 citizens, originally from Dutse, went to work at a farm called Tanadi Farm, which is located around Bakin Kasuwa […]
We want to change image of Ndigbo through arts, entertainment – Ikechukwu Kabakwu
By Luminous Jannamike The founder, Igbo cultural organization, Igbariam Heritage Group, Ikechukwu Kabakwu, on Tuesday, said despite the call for secession by some people in the South East he is confident that the perception of Ndigbo by the rest of the country can be changed for the better through the promotion of Igbo arts and […]
#EndSARS: Lagos gives over N939m recovery fund to business owners
Lagos State Government has disclosed that 10,000 business owners affected by the wanton destruction of properties during the #EndSARS protest were given N939.98 million support fund to recover their losses.
COVID-19 N1bn capital: Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 9-member c’ttee on empowerment of entertainment sector •
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, inaugurated a 9-member Committee on film production empowerment, an intervention project to revitalise entertainment and tourism sector in the state.
Wema Bank sets to dominate digital space, sustains dividend payout
By Peter Egwuatu Wema Bank Plc said it is set to dominate digital space in the banking sector and sustain dividend payment to its shareholders who had been supportive throughout its transformation process. The Chief Operating Officer, Wema Bank Plc, Mr Tunde Mabawonku, in a media chat in Lagos, said : “Wema Bank Nigeria’s longest […]
Julius Berger grows assets by 4.9% to N329bn
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has displayed resilience against COVID-19 pandemic challenges, and proactively grows its total assets by 4.9 per cent to N329 billion in the financial year ended December 31, 2020 from N317 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2019. The Company recorded a stable turnover of N 242 billion and a Profit […]
Nigerian Breweries records 27% jump in revenue to N105.7bn in Q1
By Peter Egwuatu The Board of Directors, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company has announced a total amount of N105.7 billion as revenue turnover for the first quarter, Q1 of the 2021 financial year, representing a 27 per cent increase from N83.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2020. According to the unaudited report […]
Nigerians praise Microsoft’s plan for Nigeria, say it is better than Twitter office in Ghana
Nigerians on social media and beyond are heaping praises on Microsoft’s plan to collaborate with the Nigerian government to empower and train five million Nigerian youths. The partnership, which was announced on the 3 May 2021, was brokered by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who had earlier met with the tech giant in a bid to […]
Insecurity: Address Nigerians in your own voice, PDP dares Buhari
***Says Lai’s statement confirms government weak By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Against the backdrop of worsening insecurity in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to personally address Nigerians on steps being taken by the federal government to restore normalcy in the land. This is as the party said […]
We‘ll sustain tourism development through building infrastructure – Delta Govt
Delta government on Wednesday said it was building infrastructure for sustainable tourism development in the state.
Best 2 verified sites to sell gift cards, bitcoin and greendot in Nigeria – kollycards
Finding where to sell a gift card, bitcoin and cash app in Nigeria seems like it’s not a difficult task. As a matter of fact, you will find a buyer almost everywhere on the internet, on social media, Whatsapp and even in your streets. But just as you already know, trusted buyers aren’t that easy […]
Private sector records 2.9 % growth in April PMI – Stanbic IBTC
By Peter Egwuatu April data revealed another solid overall expansion in the Nigerian private sector, underpinned by further growth in output and new orders, according to Purchasing Manufacturing Index, PMI released by Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc. The PMI shows that firms added to their workforces and inventory holdings in anticipation of greater demand, while vendor […]
