FEC okays National Policies on 5G
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday approved the national policy on fifth generational networks for Nigeria's digital economy, 5G.
NGX raises over N6.71trn in mixed financing options this year
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, said it raised over N6.71 trillion in financing across fixed income and equity asset classes so far this year, even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the NGX on financing options in the Nigerian capital market in the near […]
Delta police arrest 6 over killing of Prince, 2 police officers
By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha POLICE operatives in Delta State have arrested six fleeing suspects in connection with the murder of Orhuwhorun prince, one Prince Eric Takerere, and two mobile police officers. The suspects, according to Police Public Relations Officer of the State command, Mr. Bright Edafe, had also carted the police officer’s riffles […]
Motorists gnash teeth behind wheels as flood paralyses part of Benin
Hundreds of motorists were marooned at Ugbowo on the Lagos-Benin Highway on Wednesday during a heavy downpour that led to flooding of the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many vehicles broke down on the flooded highway while most passengers had to disembark from vehicles to wade through the flood to their […]
APC National Chairmanship: AFANCCO strategises for ex-Gov Akume
Activities leading to the emergence of a new National Chairman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has ascended to new heights with the flag off of strategic activities by Akume For APC National Chairman Campaign Organisation (AFANCCO).
FSDH Merchant Bank holds inaugural distributors’ forum
In a bid to deepen value chain and touch more critical aspects of their clientele, FSDH Merchant Bank seeks to grow its activities by engaging the value chains of corporates in the distributive trade. The forum was aimed at showcasing FSDH’s value propositions such as the recently approved product paper for cement dealers, asset finance […]
Lawyer drags governor, others to court over nonpayment of 10 years pensions, gratuities
An Enugu-based lawyer, Mr Chukwunonye Ogbe, has dragged Enugu State governor before the National Industrial Court (NIC) for failure to pay retirees’ pensions and gratuities for 10 years. Joined in the suit are Enugu State Pensions Board, Government of Enugu State of Nigeria and the state’s Attorney-General. Others are the Accountant-General, Enugu State of Nigeria […]
Manufacturing bounces back to pre-COVID-19 level in Q2’21 — MAN
By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said that manufacturing operations went up to pre-COVID-19 level in the second quarter of 2021 (Q2’21), noting, however, that access to foreign exchange has remained the number one challenge for operators in during the period. This was contained in MAN’s Manufacturers CEOs Confidence Index (MCCI) report […]
Trial of 20 men accused in 2015 Islamist attacks in Paris starts
The trial of 20 men accused of orchestrating and carrying out the November 13, 2015, terrorist attacks in Paris that left 130 dead and 350 wounded in a concert hall, outside a football stadium and through a swathe of the city centre opened on Wednesday. Among the defendants is 31-year-old Salah Abdeslam, who has already […]
Handling public properties for lasting sustainability
By Olusegun Fashakin THE sense of responsibility determines the manner by which things are handled. Just because some objects or structures are public shouldn’t make us lose sense of proper handling. Public infrastructures are assumed to be owned by government, but we don’t share the view that we are part of the government. That is, […]
Buhari orders security chiefs to end abductions, killings in North-East, North-Central
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday gave marching orders to heads of security agencies to end what he called the selective abductions and killings particularly in the north central and north west. President Buhari gave the order after receiving briefing from security heads at the Presidential Villa. He commended them for their efforts […]
Alleged war against pastors, mere propaganda, says NIREC
The Nigeria Interreligious Council, NIREC, has denied speculations linking the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, to an alleged plot to clamp down on Christian clerics who are critical of the government.
ICPC tracks projects, recovers N6.7m generator in Anambra
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), tracking projects around the country, has recovered an 11KVA generator valued at about N6. 7 million naira meant for a Primary Healthcare Centre, Ohita, in Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra. The ICPC, who made the discovery during the ongoing Constituency and Executive Projects tracking exercise […]
How Niger residents lose homes, properties to agelong erosion
The residents of Mokwa, a town in Niger State, North-central Nigeria, would not look forward to the rainy season with much eagerness.
North Central insists on 2023 Presidency, rejects party chairmanship position
By Dirisu Yakubu, Omeiza Ajayi & Fortune Eromosele Leaders of North Central zone under the auspices of the North Central Renaissance Movement, NCRM, Tuesday, called on the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone their 2023 Presidential tickets to the zone in the interest of […]
