Lai Mohammed advocates digital technology to strengthen industry manpower capacity

Lai Mohammed advocates digital technology to strengthen industry manpower capacity

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has called on operators and practitioners in the Nigerian Travel-Tourism and Hospitality industry to seize the opportunity occasioned by the Covid-19 Global pandemic to re-strategize and re-position the industry for better growth and development via the application of digital technology, noting that as bad and critical as the pandemic is, it is an eye opener for the Nigerian tourism industry to be resilient in ensuring that the industry works for the socio- economic good of the country
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Roads construction: FG refunds N143bn to 5 states ― Minister

Roads construction: FG refunds N143bn to 5 states ― Minister

Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, Minister of State, Works and Housing, on Saturday, disclosed that the Federal Government had refunded N143 billion to five states for constructing federal roads. He made the disclosure during a visit to Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

Autochek, Appzone collaborate for easy vehicle acquisition

Autochek, Appzone collaborate for easy vehicle acquisition

DETERMINED to make vehicle acquisition easier for average Nigerians Autochek automotive technology company has entered into a partnership with Appzone Group, a leading FinTech firm, to provide Nigerians with quick and flexible access to car financing.

Police cordon off Njaba forest after killing 2 hoodlums in Imo

Police cordon off Njaba forest after killing 2 hoodlums in Imo

The Imo State Police command said it has cordoned the Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, after two suspected hoodlums were killed in a gun battle with the Police and others fled into the thick forest of Njaba with gun shot injuries.

FirstBank backs WACOT’s Rice Mill expansion project

FirstBank backs WACOT’s Rice Mill expansion project

FirstBank of Nigeria has affirmed its support for the expansion plans of WACOT Limited, a subsidiary of TGI Group, as the company prepares to double the capacity of its 120,000-ton rice mill in Argungu, Kebbi State.

Rotary Club Isolo flags-off Cervical Cancer centre project

Rotary Club Isolo flags-off Cervical Cancer centre project

The Rotary Club of Isolo, District 9110, Nigeria, recorded a milestone last week, when it held the ground breaking ceremony of its proposed Cervical Cancer centre project, at the Isolo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Lagos.

NDDC needs a total paradigm reset

NDDC needs a total paradigm reset

THE governance of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, must be totally reset to enable it  deliver its core mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta.

Kudos for Electoral Offences Commission

Kudos for Electoral Offences Commission

The move to establish the Electoral Offences Commission is one of the redeeming features of the ongoing attempt to reform elections in Nigeria. On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, the Senate passed the “National Electoral Offences Bill 2021”. Our bicameral parliament is expected to agree on the relevant provisions of the Bill and forward it to […]

Stoppage of Sales of Forex to BDCs- Another Courageous Policy By the CBN

Stoppage of Sales of Forex to BDCs- Another Courageous Policy By the CBN

By Emmanuel Onyebeke The latest Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to stop the sale of FOREX to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators due to the reported abuses that have characterized their transactions since the commencement of regular issuance of up to $10,000, twice a week or thereabout by the Apex Bank, has, expectedly, been […]

Jesus is the saviour of the Boko Haram (2)

Jesus is the saviour of the Boko Haram (2)

By Femi Aribisala Several years ago, armed robbers visited the church premises of a famous Nigerian bishop and attacked some banks there. The bishop was greatly offended, and he cursed them. He directed his church members to pray that the wrath of God would be visited on the criminals. He also cursed kidnappers operating in […]

Why Every Business Needs An Online Bank Account

Why Every Business Needs An Online Bank Account

Running a thriving business with an efficient online bank account orhaving an online business bank account is key to financial efficiency. In today’s fast-paced world, the banking industry has been significantly remodeled by the internet. Basic and complex procedures that once required interfacing with bank officers can now be completed without visiting a brick-and-mortar establishment […]

The Customs’ trillion Naira revenue question

The Customs’ trillion Naira revenue question

THE Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has made a landmark achievement, reporting a sum of N1.003 trillion in the first half of the year 2021, H1’21.  Going by regular trend in recent years, the figure will significantly surpass N2 trillion mark by year end.  Already the H1’21 is about 63 percent of the full year 2020. […]

Again, Atiku warns FG of looming food crisis

Again, Atiku warns FG of looming food crisis

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to address what he called the looming food crisis staring the nation in the face before it gets worse.

Don’t put computers in children’s bedroom-Educators warn parents

Don’t put computers in children’s bedroom-Educators warn parents

By Juliet Umeh Veteran educationists, Mrs. Chinelo Okolo, has warned parents to desist from deploying computer systems in Children’s bedroom, saying it kills more than it can save in terms of improving the children’s academic excellence. Okolo said that isolated children may eventually become unhappy and just cannot learn effectively. She rather advised parents to […]