Business and Economy
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“Don’t take bread out of our mouths,’’ ‘Okada/Keke’ operators beg Sanwo-Olu
By Yemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 1, 2020 Some operators of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles `Keke’ NAPEP in Lagos said…
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How Konga restored confidence in Nigeria’s e-commerce sector in 2019
Despite the significant upheavals in the Nigerian e-commerce sector amid a series of potential investor apathy-inducing developments in 2019; the…
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Ekiti to reposition state’s economy through zero oil plan
Ekiti state government has disclosed plans to domesticate the Federal Government’s zero oil strategy for total diversification of the economy…
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Dangote Farms commissions tomatoes nursery to provide seedlings for farmers
In a bid to make Nigeria self-sufficient in tomato production, Dangote Tomatoes Processing Limited, owned by the younger brother of Africa’s richest…
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Zenith Bank empowers Nigerian SMES, partners Facebook on SME digital workshop
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to support local Small and Medium Scale Enterprises…
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MD Dangote Tomato coy calls for surveillance at ports to check tomato importation
By Tukur Muntari Kano, Jan. 27, 2020 Alhaji Abdulkarim Kaita, the Managing Director of Dangote Tomato Processing Company, has called…
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NDDC’s Acting MD dares NASS, insists on budget implementation
The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Joi Nunieh has ordered the Directorate of Planning,…
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SERAP asks court to order Buhari, Osinbajo, 36 governors to publish their assets
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court, Abuja to order President Muhammadu Buhari,…
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Be more patriotic, promote indigenous airlines operating in Nigeria, says Onyema
By Yusuf Yunus Ikeja, Jan. 24, 2020 The Chairman of Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, on Friday called on Nigerians…
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Lagos-Ibadan railway: Amaechi mounts pressure on contractors …CCECC promises doubled effort
Four days after the last inspection tour of the Lagos-Ibadan Railway Project, where the Hon. Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon.…
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Ship owners to benefit from $200 million Cabotage Fund, says Amaechi … As Dakuku chairs Committee
Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has announced that Ship owners will now benefit directly from the Two…
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Amaechi surprises staff, visits offices unannounced; Witnesses absenteeism, dilapidation, truancy
In a bid to ascertain the level of commitment by staff of his ministry, Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike…
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DMO offers N155bn of 3 Instruments to investors
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Jan. 22, 2020 The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has offered N155.00 Billion of three…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi says Enugu can thrive without Federal Allocations
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 21, 2020 Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his administration can thrive without revenues…
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Sanwo-Olu calls for equal trade partnership between UK and Africa … Attends Investment Summit in London
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for equal partnership between United Kingdom and African countries if it hoped…
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Oyo will take full advantage of Lagos-Ibadan rail project – Makinde …as Gov, Amaechi inspect rail project …Amaechi decries slow pace of work
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Monday that the state would take full advantage of the ongoing…
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DPR seals 10 illegal gas stations in Osun
By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Jan. 19, 2019 The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo field Office, has sealed 10 Liquefied…
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Nine professors, 22 others inducted for Shell sabbatical, research positions
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria, January 19, 2020 Thirty-one Nigerian academics and research interns including nine professors and four senior lecturers were…
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London summit: ACFTA to top discussion as Adesina visits UK
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Jan. 17, 2020 The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) will top discussion as Dr Akinwumi…
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Emerging paradigm shift in fuels market and the Nigerian economy By Professor Chijioke Nwaozuzu
For more than a century, fossil fuels have accounted for a larger proportion of global energy supply sources. However, with…
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We have greatly spurred economic growth, typified change – NIMASA DG …To honour stakeholders to encourage increase in maritime investments
The Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said the Agency’s regulatory and promotional…
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Access Bank refutes alleged arrest of Group Managing Director
Foremost financial institution, Access Bank PLC has refuted the alleged arrest of its Group Managing Director, Mr. Herbert Wigwe by…
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Reprieve for MTN Nigeria over alleged $2bn revenue indebtedness
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 10, 2020 MTN Nigeria Communications Plc on Friday said its case with the Federal Government…
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Gov. Ihedioha swears-in Dr. Abraham Nwankwo as new Chief Economic Adviser
Governor Emeka Ihediohan of Imo State, on Monday, swore-in Dr Abraham Nwankwo as the Chief Economic Adviser to the State.…
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Ekiti takes delivery of N1.4 Billion water equipment for Ero Dam… As Fayemi targets water supply to 10 LGAs from rehabilitated dam
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has taken delivery of water equipment worth N1.4 Billion for the ongoing rehabilitation work…
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