Adebayo urges IGP to rescue abducted corps members
By John Alechenu, Abuja ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to urgently rescue National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State. The corps members, graduates of tertiary institutions in Oyo State, were reportedly travelling […]
Strengthening Nigeria’s Security Capabilities: Ambassador Braimah explores Vlatacom’s advanced drone, defense and surveillance systems
BELGRADE — Nigerian Ambassador to Hungary with concurrent accreditation the Republic of Serbia, H.E. (Engr.) Abasi Braimah and his team paid an official visit and factory tour to the Vlatacom Institute headquarters in Belgrade on September 15th. Upon their arrival at the facility, Ambassador Braimah and his team were formally received by Prof. Dr. Milorad […]
Petrol depot prices fall, pump cuts loom
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor LAGOS — Petrol depot prices fell by as much as N24 per litre in Lagos on Tuesday, raising expectations of pump-price cuts as filling stations replenish stocks bought at the lower rates. The reductions, recorded across major markets, came amid a decline in international crude oil prices, while diesel prices […]
Nigeria’s financial inclusion reaches 79% — EFInA
By Matthew Johnson The Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) has released its ninth Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) Survey, showing that 79% of Nigerian adults use a financial product or service. Formal inclusion reached 73%, exceeding the 70% target under the National Financial Inclusion Strategy. EFInA’s Board Chair, Dr Agnes Olatokunbo Martins, […]
TCN launches new framework to tackle corruption, unethical practices
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has launched a new anti-corruption framework aimed at tackling corruption, unethical practices and strengthening transparency and accountability across the company. The framework, unveiled on Tuesday at the TCN headquarters in Abuja, comprises four policies covering anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and fraud, conflict of interest […]
Petrol depot prices drop, pump price cuts loom
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Petrol prices fell by as much as N24 per litre at major depots in Lagos on Tuesday, while other markets recorded smaller reductions, raising expectations that filling stations could begin cutting pump prices as they replenish their stocks. The development came amid a decline in international crude oil prices, with […]
