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Ajia-Airport road: We’ve acted before residents raised alarm — Works Commissioner

Ajia-Airport road: We’ve acted before residents raised alarm — Works Commissioner

The Commissioner for Works, Public Infrastructure and Transport in Oyo State, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, yesterday, disclosed that the state government had already acted before residents of Ajia raised an alarm on what they described as a shoddy job done by the contractor handling Ajia-Airport Road with a spur to Amuloko in Ibadan.

2023: Ethnic youth leaders flay attack on Emefiele

2023: Ethnic youth leaders flay attack on Emefiele

A group of ethnic youth leaders in the country has decried alleged uncomplimentary remarks against the perceived ambition of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele in the 2023 general election

Group lauds Buhari, Buni over postponement of APC national convention

Group lauds Buhari, Buni over postponement of APC national convention

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Professionals and Great Minds has endorsed the ruling party’s reversed timetable and rescheduling of its national convention. The group, which said the development is an attestation that reason has prevailed over selfish interests, also hailed President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Mai Mala Buni for their interventions. Speaking at a press […]

UK expert urges organisations to identify business threats, opportunities

UK expert urges organisations to identify business threats, opportunities

By Peter Egwuatu TEXEM UK has urged Nigerian leaders and organisations to identify threats and opportunities to survive in the present period of economic uncertainties. In a statement Director of Special Projects in TEXEM, Caroline Lucas, said more than ever before, deliberate efforts to develop innovation are now very vital for all organisations. She asserted […]

A-Z Petroleum bags DataPro ‘BBB’ rating

A-Z Petroleum bags DataPro ‘BBB’ rating

By Tunde Oso DataPro, the technology-driven Credit Rating Agency (CRA) has awarded A-Z Petroleum Products Limited a long-term rating of “BBB” with a stable outlook for the year 2022/2023. The “BBB” rating indicates slight risk. It shows fair financial strength, operating performance and business profile, when compared to the standard established by DataPro. The DataPro […]

CR&S: FBN Insurance donates to orphanage homes, hospice

CR&S: FBN Insurance donates to orphanage homes, hospice

By Peter Egwuatu As part of its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) initiative, FBN Insurance Limited and its subsidiary, FBN General Insurance, have donated various items to orphanage homes and a foundation across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. A statement by the insurance firm named the beneficiaries as Heritage Homes Orphanage, Lagos, Down Syndrome Foundation, […]

Christians should get more involved in nation building — Dr Bolaji Akinyemi

Christians should get more involved in nation building — Dr Bolaji Akinyemi

By Sylvester Kwentua A non-denominational christian body, Voice of His Word ministry, has charged Nigerian christians to do more than just praying in churches for the country, but to participate in building the country and making it great. This charge was given by the body on Monday, when they held a press conference in Lagos, […]

Petrol scarcity gradually easing off in Abuja

Petrol scarcity gradually easing off in Abuja

The hardship experienced by motorists in Abuja due to the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol in the nation’s capital for about two weeks is gradually easing off. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the queues in most filling stations on the Kubwa Express way have reduced. A NAN […]

Man docked for allegedly stealing pharmaceutical products, car worth N3.96m

Man docked for allegedly stealing pharmaceutical products, car worth N3.96m

A 39-year-old man, Mr Offiah Chiedozie, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing pharmaceutical products worth N2.88 million and a Toyota Camry worth N1.8 million. Offiah, whose residential address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge. He, however, pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Funmi Akinleye, alleged that the defendant […]

Impeachment: We have credible evidences against Deputy Gov —Zamfara lawmakers

Impeachment: We have credible evidences against Deputy Gov —Zamfara lawmakers

The Zamfara House  of Assembly on Monday expressed confidence in the witnesses presented at the investigative panel hearing for the impeachment process against the state’s deputy governor, Mahadi Aliyu-Gusau. A counsel to the lawmakers/complainant and Director, Legal Matters of Zamfara of the Assembly, Nasiru Jangebe, stated this while speaking with newsmen after the maiden sitting […]

FG gives NCC 6 months deadline to get innovative solutions in ICT

FG gives NCC 6 months deadline to get innovative solutions in ICT

The Federal Government on Monday gave six months deadline to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to come up with innovative solutions in Information Communications Technology (ICT). Prof. Isa Pantami gave the deadline at a maiden Telecommunications Based Research and Prototype Exposition in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 10 of the prototypes, […]

Kano to house biggest rail station in Nigeria — Amaechi

Kano to house biggest rail station in Nigeria — Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says Kano State will house the biggest rail station in the country. Amaechi stated this when a delegation from Kano State, led by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje visited him in Abuja to discuss the rail and Inland Dry Port (IDP) in the state. The minister said, ”We have two major projects […]

EY tasks insurers on digitisation, cloud, others

EY tasks insurers on digitisation, cloud, others

By Peter Egwuatu Ernst & Young, EY, has emphasized the need for insurers to digitize their core processes, migrating to the cloud and embracing flexible sourcing models to boost their services. The 2022 Global Insurance Outlook report released by EY, a leading global professional services firm, indicated that the insurance outlook series reflects the dynamic […]