UNIBEN VC seeks enrolment of more students into NELFUND
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – IN furtherance of his students – centred mission, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, has met with officials of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND to discuss the prospect of getting more students of the University enrolled into the scheme. Professor Omoregie lamented […]
Tax Reforms: BDAN meets Presidential committee, urges inclusive implementation
By Babajide Komolafe Bank Directors Association of Nigeria, BDAN has called on the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee to ensure inclusive implementation of the proposed tax reforms bills. BDAN Chairman, Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi made this call during a meeting with Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee. Chike-Obi, […]
Cartoon: What Nigerian politicians cannot do…
Cartoon: What Nigerian politicians cannot do…
PMI report: Contraction of economic activities persists in November — CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN yesterday released its Purchasing Managers Index, PMI Report for November which indicated contraction in economic activities for the second consecutive month. The report showed that out of the 36 subsectors surveyed during the month, 22 subsectors recoded decline in economic activities while 14 subsectors recorded growth. The […]
Stanley Uzochukwu congratulates Ghana President-elect Mahama
Stanley Uzochukwu congratulates Ghana President-elect Mahama
Netzence onboards Mainstream Energy Solutions on CloseCarbon, Nigeria’s Carbon Registry
Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence), a pioneering sustainability technology and management solutions provider has started onboarding Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) on its ground-breaking technology ‘CloseCarbon’.
Bill to establish Federal College of Vocational and Technical Studies, Naka, Benue State scales second reading
A bill to establish the Federal College of Vocational and Technical Studies, Naka, Benue State, has passed second reading in the Senate.
Right groups call for release of Farotimi on Human Rights Day
.seek overhaul of nation’s justice system By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – SEVERAL civil society groups including the Network of Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria (NOCSON), the Ijaw Youth Forum and others have demanded the immediate release of Dr Dele Farotimi who is being incarcerated for alleged defamation publication against Afe Babalola (SAN) Another group […]
Kaduna skills acquisition cities ready for commissioning in 2025 – Fakai
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs Patience Fakai has stated that the 3 Skills Acquisition Cities initiated by the Senator Uba Sani-led administration, will be ready for commissioning in the first quarter of 2025.
Naira depreciates to N1,585/$ in parallel market
THE Naira today depreciated to N1,585 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,550 per dollar on Monday.
Process of rigging 2027 polls has started — Prof Jinadu
The nation’s political elite has started the process of rigging the 2027 general elections, Prof Adele Jinadu has said.
Alleged cyberbullying: Why court denied Farotimi bail
THE Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, yesterday, denied detained human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, bail.
Rep Bamidele Salam congratulates Grace Ike on election as FCT NUJ chairperson
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Grace Ike on her election as Chairperson of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
Nigerians groan as cash scarcity compounds hardship
A resurgence of widespread and intense cash rationing by banks have compounded the severe economic challenges confronting Nigerians driven by high prices of goods and services.
Igbo group commends Tinubu, Kalu on appointment of Ogbede as SEDC Executive Director
An Igbo group, Ogbako Ngor Okpala Youths, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu on the appointment of Dr Clifford Ogbede, as the Executive Director, Agriculture, Rural Development and Natural Resources in the South East Development Commission, SEDC.
Days after Okuama Community PG’s death, 81-year-old Okugbaye dies in detention
…Only court can determine who’s guilty, not military —Ogbodo…Military acting as if there’s no commander-in-chief —Muoboghare…Ewu leaders write Tinubu over detained Okuama indigenes By Akpokona Omafuaire & Ochuko Akuopha UGHELLI—SIX days after the death of Okuama Community President General, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Pa James Oghoroko, in Nigerian military detention, […]
