9mobile Partners MEDICAID Foundation in the fight Against Cancer
In line with its commitment to support initiatives that promote health, Nigeria’s telecom giant 9mobile recently partnered with MEDICAID foundation on a 6km walk against cancer in the central business...
View ArticleCSCS board reappoints Jalo-Waziri
.Seeks consolidation on business transformation COMFORT EKELEME Following a successful four-year term highlighting his outstanding performance and exemplary leadership style, the Board of Directors...
View Article40th anniversary of LAWAN; Milestone recognition for Sanwo-Sanwo-Olu,Bello,...
UFOMBA UZUEGBU Labour Writers’ Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) has concluded arrangements to hold its 40th anniversary in Lagos on Thursday, October 21 2021 The association would during its 40th...
View ArticleCOVID-19: No vaccination card, no access to office in Ondo from Nov. 1
Ondo State government said it would commence the enforcement of the ‘no vaccination card, no entry into all state government-owned facilities’, as from November 1, 2021. The Permanent Secretary...
View ArticleMaritime security: Nigeria records lowest piracy since 1994
The trend of reduction in piracy and armed robbery in Nigerian waters has continued, with the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reporting in its third quarter 2021 account a 77 per cent decrease in...
View ArticleSenators fight Bank of Industry over loans’ beneficiaries
ADEKUNLE ADESUJI, Abuja Members of Senate Committee on Industry on Wednesday clashed with Managing Director of Bank of Industry, Olukayode Pitan over Loans’ Beneficiaries across the country. The...
View ArticleSterling Bank powers corporate HQ with BIPV energy technology
COMFORT EKELEME Sterling Bank Plc, said it has become the first African corporate organization to power its headquarters with the Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) energy technology as its...
View ArticleLabour Ministry Upgrades Skills Of Resident Information Officers
AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has held a workshop to upgrade the skills of its Resident Information Officers, in the management of Government information and image....
View ArticleFG, Gombe empower exporters to boost non-oil revenue
Gombe State Government in collaboration with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has begun a two-day training for exporters, to boost the non-oil sector and contribute to the economic base of...
View ArticleNigeria’s economy to grow by 2.7% in 2022 — IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted Nigeria’s economy to grow by 2.6 per cent this year and a 2.7 per cent growth in 2022. This is according to the October Regional Economic...
View ArticleFG repositions economic policy to diversify economy – Minister
Otunba Richard Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, says the Federal Government is repositioning its economic policy to diversify the economy. This, the Minister explained, is...
View ArticleBua Cement, MTNN, lift NGX by N237bn
Bullish sentiments persisted on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd on Thursday with the market capitalisation increasing further by N237 billion due to investors’ sentiment in bellwethers. The...
View ArticleEcobank staff, families set to walk against mental health disorder
COMFORT EKELEME, BUSINESS EDITOR All is now set for the various activities to mark this year’s Ecobank Day across 33 African countries where it operates. Ecobank Day is a flagship annual event when...
View ArticleLekki Port reaches 66% construction, on schedule for completion
…Lagos State Commissioner commends Pace of Work Construction of Lekki Deep Sea Port has reached 66% completion. This was disclosed by its Managing Director, Du Ruogang during a recent inspection...
View ArticleOyo promises to assist small-scale farmers with finance, other inputs
JOSEPH OKWUOFU, Ibadan Small scale farmers in the 33 local government areas of Oyo state may have cause to smile as the state government on Friday promised to support and integrate them into the...
View ArticleIt’s now official! Otedola is largest shareholder in First Bank
Barely 24 hours after denying notification of possible acquisition of shares by Mr Femi Otedola, FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc on Saturday confirmed that the business mogul had acquired 5.07 per cent equity...
View ArticleBreast cancer week: Access Bank organises free cancer screening, treatment...
In commemoration of the global breast cancer awareness month and the W Health Month, Access Bank’s W Initiative, in conjunction with Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, organised a free breast and...
View ArticleNational Blood Transfusion Commission vows to reduce maternal mortality rate
Jonas Ezieke, Abuja The National Blood Service Commission, has vowed to drastically reduce the level of maternal deaths usually caused by unquantifiable blood loss during childbirth by women....
View ArticleDigital Nigeria Day: ICT sector saves over N5 bn for FG in 2 years – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, on Sunday said the ICT sector had saved N5,478,007,325.23 for the Federal Government through its IT projects clearing programmes...
View ArticleJamoh takes Nigeria’s campaign for IMO Council seat to London
Ahead of the December International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council Election, Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has called on the...
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