Agitations arise due to violation of Federal Character principle – Lawmaker
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Continued violation of the federal character principle and its attendant lopsided appointments by the present administration has been adduced as root cause of agitations in the different parts of the country. Senator Representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Senator Istifanus Gyang made the assertion as he insisted if the principle was […]
Nigeria earned $418.5bn in 10yrs from petroleum, NEITI reveals
A breakdown of the 2019 earnings showed that payments by companies accounted for $18.90billion, while flows from Federation sales of crude oil and gas accounted for $15.32billion.
GIG Logistics moves to reduce operational cost, save environment with EV
Africa’s fastest-growing e–commerce logistics company, GIG Logistics is planning to reduce its operational cost and make service more affordable to its customers as it launches four Electric Vans, EV, into its operations.
Bolt launches Vehicle Financing Programme for Drivers in Nigeria
Africa’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has launched a vehicle financing programme that will enable drivers to own a car with low equity repayment. This first-of-its-kind offering in Nigeria is part of Bolt’s commitment to improving earnings for drivers while allowing them to maintain flexibility as vehicle owners. The vehicle financing programme was made possible through Bolt’s operative […]
IMF says Nigeria’s economy ‘gradually’ recovering, expresses concerns over unemployment, inflation
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team on Thursday said that Nigeria’s economy was “gradually” recovering from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. IMF disclosed this in its End-of-Mission statement from its headquarters in Washington, DC, on preliminary findings following virtual meetings by its staff teams with the Nigerian authorities from June 1 to 8. […]
I’m determined to take my parents out of poverty, winner of STEM competition speaks out
It was all excitement and enthusiasm as 11years old Taiwo Oloyede, a primary six pupil of Agbado Ijaiye Primary School, was declared winner of the Engr. Felicia Agubata Science Competition and Scholarship for girls in primary schools FASCOS, organized by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, APWEN Lagos Chapter under the leadership of Engr. Mary Afolayan.
Dr Edu commissions upgraded Adadama health centre
It was a dream come true for the good people of Adadama Ward and the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu as she completed the renovation, upgrade and equipping of a standard Primary Health Care facility in Adadama. like its always being said ‘Charity begins at home’, Dr Betta Edu has today proven that, […]
Akwa Ibom First Lady bags United Nations Award
Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, has bagged the “Champion of Sustainable Development Goals” award of the United Nations, UN, conferred on her by the United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Antonio Guterres.
Thank you for your unwavering support, love – Osanebi to support groups
Member representing Ndokwa East State constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi has thanked and commended the selfless efforts of various women and youth groups for thier love, loyalty and unflinching support. Osanebi who was practically ‘besieged’ today in his Asaba residence by different women and youth groups after […]
Beauty by AD dazzles at 9th Lagos Makeup fair
From June 13th to June 14th 2021 beauty brands, beauty enthusiasts, makeup artists, customers and investors across the nation descended on the Classique Events Place, Ikeja, Lagos for the 9th edition of Lagos Makeup Fair (The 70th Makeup Fair Series) organised by The Makeup Fair and one brand that seemed to stand out in all its grandeur is a […]
Access to credit as a driver of resilience -Nkem Okocha, Founder, Mamamoni
Nkem Okocha, is the founder of Mamamoni, a FinTech social enterprise that provides financial services to rural and poor women in Africa. In this interview she speaks on access to credits as it affects resilience in business. What does it mean to be financially included? Most people think financial inclusion means access to a bank […]
