Minister raises alarm over bandits’ invasion of Abuja
By Luminous Jannamike Abuja — Following widespread reports of kidnapping in parts of Abuja, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has said a new strategy was needed to tackle insecurity, especially banditry in Nigeria’s capital city. Aliyu spoke during the 6th security meeting with area council chairmen, council of graded chiefs and other […]
Redefining Energy Growth: Eyinade Wasiu’s value-based planning model
By Edith Cyril The global energy sector stands at a critical crossroads, where the pursuit of sustainable growth must be balanced with the realities of financial performance and persistent market volatility. Governments, investors, and communities are demanding greater accountability, insisting that financial forecasts go beyond short-term projections to align with long-term strategies that foster resilience, […]
SIFAX Group trains 101 staff in Q1 for capacity development
By Godfrey Bivbere In fulfillment of its human capacity development, a total of 101 staff from various subsidiaries of SIFAX Group have undergone different trainings in the first quarter of 2022. The trainings focused on the bespoke needs of the staff, including leadership competence, operations management, terminal traffic management, health, safety and environment, security, digital […]
FG sets up task force to clear port corridor
By Godfrey Bivbere The Federal Government has set up a task force to clear the Lagos port access road against the perennial traffic gridlock. The task force christened “Port Standing Task Team, PSTT, is expected to clear the port and terminal corridors of all incumbrances with the intention of making ports logistics more effective. The […]
Delta Assembly approves N150bn bridge finance for Okowa
By Festus Ahon, ASABA Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has written to state House of Assembly, seeking approval of a bridging finance facility of N150 billion in favour of the state government. The governor in the letter to the House read by the Speaker, Sheriff Oborevwori, at plenary, said the state was expecting refund from […]
GTCO posts N54.3bn profits in Q1’22
By Nkiruka Nnorom Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc has reported N54.3 billion in Profit Before tax (PBT) for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2022, representing 1.1 per cent increase compared to N53.7 billion posted in the corresponding period of 2021. The Group’s unaudited financial statement for the period simultaneously released to the […]
