Inflation hits 17yr high, rises to 21.47%

Inflation hits 17yr high, rises to 21.47%

By Babajide Komolafe,  Economy Editor Nigeria’s inflation rate rose for the 10th consecutive month to 21.47 percent in November 2022, the highest in 17 years. It was 21.09 percent in October. Disclosing this in its Consumer Price Index, CPI report for November, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, indicated that a new pressure on inflation […]
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INEC task electorate on PVC collection

INEC task electorate on PVC collection

…as Govote unveils resources atstakeholders parley By Esther Onyegbula, Lagos AHEAD of the 2023 general election, Independent National Electoral Commission, ( INEC), tasked stakeholders in Lagos state to take advantage of the current PVC collection of voters card nationwide to equip themselves ahead of next year’s elections. This is even as the commission lamented the […]

Oladapo Sofowora rejigs fight against hunger, human trafficking

Oladapo Sofowora rejigs fight against hunger, human trafficking

Media entrepreneur and women/youth advocate, Oladapo Adekunle Sofowora has intensified efforts towards ensuring modern-day slavery is reduced to the barest minimum. The head honcho of Rudder Blade Global has been a strong advocate against women and child trafficking, facilitating a successfull 6-day training and empowerment program for repatriated victims of human trafficking in collaboration with […]

Reps want IGP to investigate attack on Kogi PDP senatorial candidate

Reps want IGP to investigate attack on Kogi PDP senatorial candidate

The House of Representatives mandated Inspector General of Police (IGP), Baba Alkali to investigate the attack on the campaign train of the Senatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP)l, for Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti–Uduaghan and prosecute those directly and remotely responsible for the attack. The resolution was passed sequel to the […]

New Sardauna of Katsina, Amb. Ahmed Rufai to be turbaned December 31

New Sardauna of Katsina, Amb. Ahmed Rufai to be turbaned December 31

The Katsina Emirate Council has released the programme for the installation and turbanning of the new Sardauna of Katsina, Ambassador Ahmed Rufa’i Abubakar. A member of the council told PRNigeria that Abubakar, the current Director of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), will be turbaned on 31st December at the Emir’s Palace.  The title of Sardauna means […]

APC’s victory in 2023 a precursor to regaining Edo – state chairman

APC’s victory in 2023 a precursor to regaining Edo – state chairman

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State chapter chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ColDavid Imuse (rtd) yesterday said the victory of the party in the general elections in 2023 would guarantee the party reclaiming the state in the 2024 governorship election and therefore called on leaders and members of the party […]

Olushola Omoshalewa clinches employee of the year award at Techcentrix for the second consecutive time

Olushola Omoshalewa clinches employee of the year award at Techcentrix for the second consecutive time

By Chioma Okoye Olushola Omoshalewa, a dynamic and highly respected Business Analyst & consultant at Techcentrix Limited, has once again been honoured with the Employee of the Year Award , making this her second consecutive win, following her initial recognition in 2021. The award, presented during the company’s annual end-of-year ceremony, celebrates outstanding commitment, innovation, […]

Feed Nigeria Summit: Why UK is investing £95 million on food production in Nigeria, Envoy says

Feed Nigeria Summit: Why UK is investing £95 million on food production in Nigeria, Envoy says

…assures Nigeria remains important partner in agribusiness By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, Monday, has said the reason why the United Kingdom, UK, is investing £95 million on food production in Nigeria is as a result of several local and international challenges farmers and consumers are contending with that […]

PDP chieftain, Imasuangbon takes Atiku campaign to Edo villages

PDP chieftain, Imasuangbon takes Atiku campaign to Edo villages

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, Barr. Kenneth Imasuangbon, has began aggressive campaign for the presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. Barr. Imasuangbon who is popularly known as the ‘Rice man’ used his annual distribution of rice to the poor and needy […]