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 […]

Senate has passed for second reading a Bill for an Act to establish the Institute of Bitumen Management for training and research in Bitumen Technology at Ode Aye in Ondo State. The passing of the bill, sponsored by Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo (PDP, Ondo), followed its consideration at plenary on Wednesday. Leading debate on the bill, […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the Senate says it strongly and unreservedly supports President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts in addressing all challenges facing the country. The Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Abdullahi Yahaya (APC-Kebbi) made the disclosure on behalf of the APC caucus at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The caucus was reacting […]

Osun State Co-ordinator of the National Youths Service Corps, Mr Adewale Adegoke has denied rumours that the scheme has mandated Covid-19 vaccine as a condition for corps members’ monthly biometric clearance

As part of measures to support the security infrastructure to sustain peace and socio-economic development within the region, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has unveiled plans to establish the “Special Operation Unit” of the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, for the region.