Polystar electronics emerges Africa’s quality electronics company of the decade
At the recently-held 2021 edition of African Quality Achievement Awards, Nigeria’s top indigenous electronics brand, Polystar Electronics, has been announced as the winner of “Africa’s Best Quality Household Electronics Company of The Decade’. According to the organisers, World Quality Alliance and African Quality Institute, Polystar was collectively chosen by the 2021 awards committee on the […]
Nnamdi Kanu replies MACBAN over threat to avenge any herdsman killed in South East
The leader of the Indigenous of Biafra, IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Thursday night replied to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, over its alleged threat that it will avenge the death of every herdsman killed in South East by IPOB.
FG transforming agric sector to scale up productivity — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said that the government was prioritizing innovation and technology investments in agriculture so as to transform the sector by attracting young people and also scale up productivity
Exploit minerals with international value, Gov Oyetola urges FG
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has called on the Federal Government to explore and exploit minerals that have international value.
Alleged defilement: Police debunk rumours to release Baba Ijesha
The Police Command in Lagos State has debunked the rumours that there were plans to release Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha, who was arrested for alleged defilement.
Manufacturers urged to make use of SON’s labs for testing of essential products
Manufacturers in the country have been urged to make use of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) test laboratories for testing, analyses, and certifications of essential products in the country.
Reconstitute NDDC board, Okowa tells Buhari
Delta Governor and Chairman of South-South Governors’ Forum Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to reconstitute the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) without further delay.
153 robbery suspects, cultists arrested in Lagos in one month
One hundred and fifty-three robbery suspects and cultists that have been terrorizing Lagos State have been arrested, with the recovery of 134 arms and ammunition
CBN sacks First Bank Directors, retains Adeduntan as MD
By Emma Ujah – Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Thursday, removed the Boards of Directors of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and the FBN Holding. It also wielded the big stick against the FBN Holding Ltd. Announcing the decision to sack the Directors at a briefing in Abuja, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, […]
Three killed in Delta renewed hostilities over ownership of market
By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha – Ughelli At least three persons were Thursday, shot dead in a renewed hostilities between Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State over the ownership of the Ughelli Main Market. The communities have been at loggerheads over the ownership of the land on which the […]
BREAKING: CBN sacks First Bank directors
Emma Ujah – Ajah The Central Bank of Nigeria has sacked the Directors of First Bank of Nigeria.
Reps discover high, repeated projects in agency’s budgets
House of Representatives yesterday expressed shock over the high and repeated budget of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO).
Insecurity: PDP advises FG to convene national dialogue
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to convoke a national dialogue to discuss the rising insecurity in the country.
Civil Service set to rid system of incompetent hands — Yemi-Esan
Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, says a strict system has been put in place to attract and bring qualified persons into the civil service.
2023: I’ll run for Gov if my boss approves — Benue Deputy Gov
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Benue State Deputy Governor Mr. Benson Abounu, Thursday, indicated that he would run to succeed his principal in 2023 if he gets the nod of Governor Samuel Ortom, God and the people of the state. The Deputy Governor who made the clarification in Makurdi said he was too experienced a […]
NGX rebounds by 1.75% on Dangote Cement, MTNN gains
Trading returned to positive territory on Thursday with the key indices rebounding by 1.75 per cent , amid gains by some highly capitalised stocks. Consequently, the All-Share Index chalked up 679.72 points or 1.75 per cent to close at 39,461.20 from 38,781.48 recorded on Wednesday. Similarly, the market capitalisation inched higher by N355 billion in […]
