Over 16,000 obsolete weapons destroyed since inception – Arms Control Centre
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it has destroyed more than 16,000 obsolete, decommissioned and unserviceable weapons since its establishment as part of efforts to curb the proliferation of illicit firearms in Nigeria. Director-General of the Centre, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Johnson Babatunde […]
US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals
The United States hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilians sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure.
Tinubu will deliver permanent UN Security Council seat for Nigeria — Jimoh Ibrahim
According to the diplomat, Tinubu has repeatedly used international platforms to advocate for reforms that would guarantee Africa, particularly Nigeria, a permanent place on the council.
SEC commences nationwide campaign to recover unclaimed dividends
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced a nationwide enlightenment campaign to help Nigerians recover unclaimed dividends and other monies arising from capital market transactions. The campaign, which began with a town hall meeting in Lagos yesterday, is aimed at sensitising investors on the existence of unclaimed monies, the role of the […]
BoI to channel 70% of EIB facility to drive cocoa, dairy sectors
By Etop Ekanem Nigeria’s foremost development finance institution, Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a 60 million euro credit facility from the European Investment Bank to fund Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy value addition drive, with a focus on processing, ingredients and chocolate manufacturing. Managing Director/CEO of BoI, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this during the Africa Cocoa […]
UOO commends Gov Otti’s transformation of Abia
Speaks on 70th anniversary By Osa Amadi The Chairman of U.O.O Nigeria Plc, Nze Edozie Uche Okafor, has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on the rapid transformation he has brought to the state within a short time. Speaking recently at the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held in Lagos, Edozie […]
