2027: I won’t contest against Tinubu – Wike
The former Rivers State governor emphasised that there is currently no opposition candidate strong enough to challenge the president successfully
High interest rate affecting manufacturing sector, SMEs — Reps to CBN
As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) prepares to hold its 300th monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting this week, the House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development has warned against the unintended consequences of high interest rates aimed at curbing inflation in the country. Chairman of the committee, Gboyega Isiaka, who gave the […]
Nigerian newspapers review: Herdsmen, bandits strike in Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, kill 33
In today’s Nigerian newspapers’ review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the devastating strike by herdsmen and bandits in Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo and Kogi which left 33 persons dead.
FG highlights economic value of ‘Nigeria First’ policy
•To accelerate industrial growth, boost economy by N3trn annually •••Contribute 20% to manufacturing growth •••Reduce imports by 30%, create 500,000 jobs Stories by Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government has highlighted the economic value to be derived from the ‘Nigeria First’ procurement policy recently announced by President Bola Tinubu, noting that it could accelerate industrial growth and […]
Traditional Rulers Convene to Tackle Truancy and School Dropout Crisis
Preventing truancy and reducing the number of out-of-school children topped the agenda at a meeting of Traditional Rulers held on May 15 at the Palace of the Eburu of Ibaland, Osun State. The meeting was convened under the Ooni Ojaja Program for Traditional Rulers’ Intervention on Truancy Prevention, School Enrolment, and Engagement. In his welcome […]
Time insecurity and poverty in Nigeria
By Dele Sobowale ”Capital is a coward: it flees from wherever there is turbulence.” Time managementFor almost ten years, the idea has been disturbing my mind that perhaps the time has come in Nigeria when governments at all levels must consider security as an economic variable. Right now, Nigerians, in and out of government remain […]
Gov Lawal hails Zamfara lawmaker over empowerment initiatives
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has commended the member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, for “delivering dividends of democracy to his constituents.”
IFC celebrates 20 years of impacting kids across Nigeria
By Etop Ekanem Lagos— Indomie Fan Club (IFC), Nigeria’s largest children-focused platform, recently marked its 20th anniversary with a colourful and energetic celebration themed A Journey of Love: Friendship Through the Years Built on Love. Held at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, the event spotlighted two decades of impacting children through education, entertainment and values-driven […]
Dangote Refinery gets 146,000 metric tonnes of oil from global market
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken delivery of 146,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from the international market, with the vessel, Hercules, still discharging the cargo. According to checks by Vanguard, another vessel, Sienna, is scheduled to arrive with 125,000 metric tonnes of crude oil for refining. In a related development, three […]
Bank charges: More families return to thrift savings
“Since I started this contribution, I attend to my needs on time and have receive no excuses about my money disappearing”
75% of goods from Benin ports bound for Nigeria — Reps Speaker
•Vows to back reforms to simplify trade regulations By Yinka Kolawole The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that more than 75 percent of goods offloaded in the Benin Republic ports are bound for Nigeria, blaming inefficiencies and high costs at Nigerian ports. Abbas stated this when he received a delegation from the Presidential […]
