By Nkiruka Nnorom The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consultancy firm, has proposed the promotion of financial inclusion, equitable distribution of resources, infrastructural development and formulation of requisite fiscal policies as initiatives that will drive Nigeria’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery. The measures were highlighted in a recent BCG report titled “How to Forge an […]

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to the activities of a group on WhatsApp, dedicated to EFCC Recruitment 2020/2021. The Commission wishes to dissociate itself from the activities of the Group, which is not known to the EFCC. For the umpteenth time, the Commission reiterates earlier pronouncements that […]

Nigeria’s GDP in the fourth quarter of 2020 grew by 0.11 per cent in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2020. this follows, if you will recall, two consecutive negative growth in the third quarter and second quarter of 2020, which saw the country going into recession.

By Arogbonlo Israel Following the meeting of former President Olusegun Obasanjo with the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the GYB2PYB Youth Support Group has commended the former for backing his words with action. Recall the former President on Sunday, February 28, commended the Kogi Governor over his efforts in ensuring security, good governance, and infrastructural […]

As part of the company’s strategic efforts to improve financial inclusion in Nigeria, Norrenberger, has launched its Islamic Fund, an ethical investment aimed to meet the diversified investment needs of clients in alignment with ethical beliefs and practices.

In the first six weeks of 2021, no fewer than 1, 525 persons have died across the country, Vanguard’s investigation and data obtained from the Nigeria Security Tracker, NST, a project of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Africa programme, have shown. The 1,525-death figure, which is conservative, covers only reported cases arising from the Boko […]

    Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday said Nigeria’s oil industry had lost substantial investments due to delay in the passage of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Okowa stated this when he received on courtesy visit, the Co-Chairman, National Assembly Joint Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Monguno and members of […]

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Diocese of Nnewi, has unveiled multi million naira Ecclessoopolis project that will serve as the headquarters of the Diocese. The project was unveiled by the Bishop of Diocese of Nnewi, Rt. Rev Ndubuisi Obi, during the church service to mark 25th Years Silver Jubilee Anniversary of […]

Crown Flour Mill, a subsidiary of Olam Group, has reiterated its commitment to assist the Federal Government achieve sustainable food sufficiency in the country.

Stakeholders in the oil and gas industry, Thursday demanded a raise of the oil operating expenditure from 2.5 per cent to 10 per cent for host communities in the new petroleum industry bill (PIB).