How ALAT is granting quick and instant loans without collateral
Have you ever been in a fix and in urgent need of money? You ask your friends and family for a quick loan, but they can’t help. You think of going to a financial institution, but the paperwork and requirements are discouraging and take too long. The deadline is closing, who do you reach out […]
Ifeanyi Uba commends J&B Cable founder, Onwuatu for his community devt efforts
The senator representing Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Dr Ifeanyi Uba, has lauded the Chairman/CEO of J&B Wire and Cable Global Resources Ltd., High Chief Emmanuel Kelechukwu Onwuatu, for his developmental and humanitarian projects across the country.
Manufacturers’ survey shows low confidence in economic policy
MAN seeks improved management in 2021 By Yinka Kolawole ECONOMY Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the manufacturing sector under the aegis of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have passed a vote of no confidence in the management of the nation’s macroeconomic policies in 2020. President, MAN, Engr. Mansur Ahmed, who disclosed this at a media […]
Again, entombed humans triumph over death
By Owei Lakemfa IF you have ever been trapped in a lift; lights suddenly going off, darkness everywhere and perhaps having to breathe with others trapped in the lift, you will know how harrowing an experience it can be. But at least people know you are there and efforts are made to rescue you with […]
Group accuses IMN of bankrolling frivolous petitions against Buratai
Some-well meaning Nigerians have fingered the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) to be behind a petition against former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. The Concerned Citizens and Stakeholders (CCS) revealed that the call to prosecute Buratai is another phase of their destabilization agenda. The group, which disclosed this at a press conference on […]
Change at last!!!
By Donu Kogbara LAST week on this page, I published an article written by Dr. Uche Igwe, a Senior Analyst and Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics’ Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa. Dr. Igwe didn’t mince words and meticulously listed the many ways in which the Buhari Administration has spectacularly failed to protect […]
FONDCUP, partners to organise Niger-Delta unique cultural heritage
*Winner goes home with car, N1 million By Moses Nosike In order to change the wrong narrative people are holding against Niger Delta, Mrs Elizabeth Era, Convener of the maiden Face of Niger-Delta Cultural Pageant (FONDCUP), on a media chart with journalists in Lagos said that the cultural pageantry will not only showcase the rich […]
Voice of Naija Intiative charges newly appointed Service Chiefs to defeat insurgency, banditry
The Voice of Naija Youth (VONY), a youth-focused group, has urged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to make renewed commitment to defeat insurgency, banditry and other emerging security threats in the nation. This comes following the new appointment of the Service Chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari after resignation of the previous occupants of the post. […]
Trafficking: Buhari’s minister cautions travel agencies
Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola has cautioned travel agencies never to engage in trafficking and smuggling into the country or outside the nation.
EFCC tasks corps members on hard work, integrity
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the youths to make hard work and integrity their watchword, and desist from all manner of corruption while striving to achieve excellence. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the Commission’s spokesperson, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
NIN, soft infrastructure for digital economy — Pantami
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Thursday urged Nigerians to register for their National Identity Number (NIN) which would be a great tool toward achieving a digital economy. Pantami said this at the Global Data Privacy Day celebration organised nationally by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja. Global […]
AFCFTA: FG pushes ECOWAS brown card scheme
By Rosemary Iwunze INSURANCE As Nigeria settles down to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, AFCFTA, the Federal Government, FG, is pushing for the full implementation of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Brown Card Insurance Scheme to guarantee prompt compensation to victims of road accidents within ECOWAS member states. […]
Buhari, sleeping at the wheels is not an option
By Azu Ishiekwene IF you were on a holiday to Nigeria from Mars last week, you would almost certainly cut short your stay to avoid what looked like a coming Armageddon. Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State, one of the six South-western states, had issued an ultimatum to herders, mostly of the Fulani tribe, to […]
COVID-19 vaccines to be subjected to scrutiny before usage in Nigeria — Minister
The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnibe Mamora, has assured that COVID-19 vaccines, when received in Nigeria, would be subjected to scrutiny by relevant authorities before usage. The minister made this known in Abuja on Thursday while on a facility inspection tour of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD). Mamora said the […]
Infrastructural development: Gov Emmanuel vows to complete all projects
In his avowed determination to ensure the rapid infrastructural development of the state in line with his completion Agenda aimed at boosting his administration’s industrialization policy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has vowed to complete all major infrastructural projects in the state before leaving office
Firms partner to support COVID-19 vaccination, women empowerment education, water, sanitation
By Moses Nosike The agreement will support the provision of COVID-19 vaccines and related supplies for low and lower-middle income countries. This wide-ranging partnership is to support the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and related immunisation supplies in low and lower-middle income countries. The partnership with a multi-million dollar value, is the largest to date […]
