Nigerian ports rank 183rd globally; challenges persist
By Godwin Oritse Despite Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and increase investment in port infrastructure, the country’s ports have fallen to 183rd place out of 185 countries ranked globally. The ranking, based on the World Bank’s Trading Indicator, reflects the efficiency of ports and cross-border trade. This poor ranking is attributed to several persistent challenges, including […]
Haldane McCall to float N250bn Bond to fund affordable houses
By Peter Egwuatu The Group Managing Director, Haldane Plc Dr Edward Akinlade, has disclosed that the Company plans to raise capital that will be used to provide affordable houses for Nigerians. He stated this in an interaction with Vanguard saying: “We have a huge plan next year. One is the plan to raise a N250 billion […]
Distribution of buses: Student leaders support NANS’ leadership approach
Leaders of the National Association of University Students, NAUS, National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS,and the National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students, NANCES, have expressed support for the way the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, distributed CNG buses given student bodies across the country.
Okpella TV CEO tasks media practitioners on professionalism, receives award
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Chief Executive Officer of Okpella Television in Edo State, Mary Onoge Omokhagbor has tasked media practitioners to take professionalism as their watchword and ensure that the ethics of the profession is followed in their programmes and writings. Omokhagbor stated this when she received the award of Female Media […]
Gov Yusuf to FG: Reduce 2025 Hajj fare
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has urged the Federal Government to reduce the Hajj fare considering the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The Governor made the appeal at an event organized by the state Pilgrims Welfare Board to refund money sent by the Saudi Arabian Government due to the power outage during the 2023 […]
Evaluating Abuja’s crackdown on ‘One-Chance’ criminals
By Augustine Akhilomen In recent months, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has witnessed a remarkable shift in the fight against crime, particularly the menace of ‘one-chance’ criminals. These perpetrators have terrorised residents, leaving a trail of fear and insecurity. However, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Tunji Disu and the Inspector General of […]
