Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG
By Yinka Kolawole A former Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella, has said Nigeria has the essential foundations to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse but must translate its huge market, natural resources and entrepreneurial capacity into competitive production and exports. Yumkella, who identified Nigeria’s financial depth and strategic position within […]
Nigeria’s debt shift to increase exchange rate risks — IMF
The International Monetary Fund yesterday, said that the proposed borrowing plan restructuring away from domestic to foreign by the Federal Government aimed at reducing debt-servicing cost could create exchange rate risks.
FG moves to stop illegal trading on gemstones, precious metals
THE Federal Government has promised to stop illegal trading on gemstones and precious metals in the nation.
Navgas tasks drivers on safety consciousness
Make safety part of your everyday life if you want to survive in the liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, transport business” Navgas, a foremost LPG company has told drivers. Giving the advice during the safety week of the company in Lagos, Titilola Hassan, Client Service Manager of the company said that company will reward drivers that clearly demonstrate their commitment to safe LPG loading practices by entering them into a draw for a variety of prizes.
Monarch laments 30 years neglect of Ajaokuta Steel Complex
THE paramount ruler of Ebira Land in Kogi State, Dr Ado Ibrahim, has urged the Federal Government to revive the nation’s Ajaokuta Steel Company.
TCN replaces damaged transmission tower in Asokoro, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said that it has successfully completed the re-construction of a new transmission tower in replacement of the damaged transmission tower No 145, destroyed last month by a trailer that rammed into it, in the Asokoro area of Abuja, FCT.
