GDP, jobs growth at variance with reality — NECA, CUPP
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, and the Conference of United Political Parties, CUPP, have said that despite the figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, of a 3.42 per cent Gross Domestic Product, GDP growth, unemployment, and reality in most households were in sharp contrast.
Yahaya Bello: Court rules on bail application Dec 10; defendants to remain in EFCC custody
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has fixed December 10, 2024 for rulings on the bail applications by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others. The Judge fixed the date after taking arguments for and against the bail request by Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, SAN […]
Ecobank boosts construction sector with Design & Build expo
By Babajide Komolafe Ecobank Nigeria Limited yesterday said it will hold a five day exhibition tagged Build and Design expo to promote innovation and creativity in the construction sector. Speaking at a press briefing, Omoboye Odu, Head, SME, Partnerships and Collaboration, said Ecobank Build & Design expo will feature 54 exhibitors and knowledge exchange sessions by […]
Experts call for youth upskilling to meet global demands at COP29 side event
At the just-concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) side event, organized by Vivacity Development in collaboration with Ororo Waste Management, key participants emphasized the urgent need for youth upskilling and reskilling—particularly among Nigerian and African youth—to meet global demands in the evolving green economy. The event, which attracted prominent personalities from diverse fields, focused […]
Water, Power ministries sign MoU to boost power, irrigation projects
THE Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Federal Ministry of Power, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on implementing a $500 million World Bank Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria, SPIN, Project.
Activist hails NNPCL’s Kyari, Tinubu on Port Harcourt Refinery’s revival
An activist and social crusader, Oghenekaro Edor, has congratulated the Chief Group Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, for achieving the feat of the successful rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery, that commenced operations Tuesday since its shutdown in 2019.
