Business and Economy
-
FG to raise bonds to settle billions of Naira owed states on federal roads *As Ugwuanyi seeks refund of over N25bn
The Minister of Power,Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, at the weekend announced that the Federal Government would raise bonds…
Read More » -
Umahi flags off empowerment programmes for 12,000 workers, youths
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has flagged off his administration’s empowerment programmes for civil servants and…
Read More » -
FG reiterates commitment to tackling humanitarian challenges in the North East
The Nigerian Government is committed to putting energy and resources into addressing the humanitarian challenges in the North East of…
Read More » -
Tension heightens in Edo over Okomu Plc’s alleged illegal acquisition of farm land
AGENE GODWIN , Benin Tension has heightened in an Edo community over alleged Illegal acquisition of farm land by Okomu…
Read More » -
Ugwuanyi seeks collaboration with tricycle operators on security
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has introduced a scheme that will result in tricycle operators in the state working…
Read More » -
Teaching in the Age of Communication Technology By Dr. Akintola Benson Oke
Without a doubt, teachers are pretty important to the society. Teachers hold the key to the future since they help…
Read More » -
Economic diversification: NIMASA, NUJ call for media partnership – Maritime ready to take over from Oil says Peterside
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has urged the media, especially…
Read More » -
Agriculture: Ebonyi to partner 50,000 farmers, 8,000 civil servants this year
The Ebonyi State Government is to partner over 50,000 farmers this year to boost agriculture and improve its Internally Generated…
Read More » -
Sale of FOREX now most transparent, not intended to benefit any individuals or corporate bodies – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has denied any preferential sale of foreign exchange (FOREX) to individuals and companies under…
Read More » -
Again, Occupy CBN protest flops; Bank’s Spokesman thanks Nigerians for rejecting organisers’ unpatriotic agenda
The much touted protest march against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has again flopped. The convener of the protest…
Read More » -
NIMASA seeks stakeholders’ input in Port Reforms
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has called on Maritime stakeholders…
Read More » -
Fashola’s spokesman picks holes in Premium Times’ ‘contract mess’ story
The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, has denied any wrong doing that should have warranted a story headlined “Works…
Read More » -
UK court dismisses suit on RDS liability for Niger Delta oil spills
A High Court in London has dismissed a suit by Bille and Ogale communities seeking to sue Royal Dutch Shell…
Read More » -
LASG sets up 12-member Economic Advisory Committee, headed by Dr. Agusto
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday created a 12-member Economic Advisory Committee headed by renowned accountant and financial expert, Dr…
Read More » -
Nestlé recognised as climate change leader in supply chain
Nestlé has been recognised as a global leader in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain.…
Read More » -
CBN’s MPC retains Monetary Policy Rate at 14%; Expects inflationary pressures to begin to subside
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, has ended its first statutory meeting of fiscal 2017 with…
Read More » -
Guinness Nigeria Plc receives shareholders’ approval for N40 bn Rights Issue
Guinness Nigeria Plc, held its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 and received the approval of its…
Read More » -
Stock Market maintains growth in ASI by 0.30 per cent
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All Share Index (ASI) added 7.83 points to close at 26,231.37 points compared to the…
Read More » -
Guinness Nigeria holds Extra-Ordinary General Meeting to approve Rights Issue
Guinness Nigeria Plc will hold an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Tuesday 24th January 2017, as it seeks shareholders’ approval…
Read More » -
Ayade in China, concludes plans with investors to begin construction of Bakassi Deep Seaport
The actual commencement of construction work on the Bakassi deep seaport, received a further boost weekend with the conclusion of…
Read More » -
Artificial fuel scarcity: Sokoto to revoke C of O of filling stations hoarding fuel
Worried by the activities of petrol marketers in the state, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has said that…
Read More » -
-
Saraki makes case for Nigerian Engineers in construction projects
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday called on Government agencies at all levels to integrate Nigerian Engineers, technicians…
Read More » -
Economy: Labour stability will enhance maritime growth … As stakeholders sign NJIC agreement
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has assured stakeholders in the industry of its commitment in ensuring that…
Read More » -
Bayelsa-Rivers link road ready this year, NDDC assures
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that the 23.5-kilometre Otuasega- Obedum- Emelego Road and bridges linking Bayelsa and…
Read More »
