Business and Economy
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UBA mentors students in Oyo to commemorate World Savings Day
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is promoting financial literacy among young school children in Nigeria. To this end the…
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Ikeja Electric partners UBA to launch in-branch payment terminals
In line with its commitment to provide exceptional customer service experience to its customers, leading electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric,…
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Ayade begins construction of ultra-modern rice mill
In keeping with the administration’s policy to create value chain for the state’s rice production, Cross River governor, Prof Ben…
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FG grants approval for Bakassi Deep Seaport
The Bakassi Deep Seaport project embarked upon by the Cross River State Government has received a major boost following the…
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Going beyond Abia Charter of Equity to achieve economic stability and Sustainability. By Eddie Onuzuruike.
The founding fathers of Abia State had good reasons to initiate Abia State movement which eventually yielded the desired result…
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We’re committed to wealth creation, youth empowerment, Gov. Ugwuanyi says at YUBOSS Summit; Peter Obi, Leo Stan Ekeh play frontline roles
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to embark on programmes that would develop and empower…
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Mercedes-Benz unveils first true Premium Pickup Trucks
In a bid to target a broader range of customers, Mercedes-Benz Vans expanded its model series with the introduction of…
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Ayade flags off construction of 134km dual carriage highway in Cross River North
In a bid to re-energise and increase footfalls into the famous Obudu ranch resort as well as provide access to…
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Access Bank trains 600 women under the Womenpreneur Business Workshop Series
In sustenance of its objective of empowering Women in Business, Access Bank Plc through its W Academy recently organised the…
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Federal Government committed to repositioning the Maritime Sector – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has assured Stakeholders of the Federal Government’s resolve to reposition the maritime…
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Power sector roadmap is on course – Fashola tells House of Reps Committee members
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has disclosed that the 3 phase Roadmap embarked upon…
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Decline in domestic, foreign participation on equities persist on local bourse
Foreign and domestic participation in equities trading at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has continued on a downward trend as…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi: Why States should be involved in granting mining lease
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has advised the Federal Government to intervene and compel companies with licenses or leases…
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Oando grew Q3 2016 revenue by 96% …As loss after tax drops by 25% to N35.9 bn
Oando Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy group listed on both the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges, announced unaudited results for…
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Revisit Special Status for Lagos bill, Ambode urges Senate …Says one percent allocation to State will benefit all Nigerians ….Senate’ll take a second look at bill, Yerima assures
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday appealed to the Senate to revisit the bill seeking one percent allocation…
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Senate Committee hails Fayemi over improved revenue in mining sector
The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development has commended the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development for the improvement in…
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Ayade presents 2017 budget of N301B to House of Assembly
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade Monday presented the 2017 Appropriation Bill of N301 Billion to the state House…
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Access Bank grows Q3 profit to N72bn
Access Bank Plc has announced an impressive profit of N72 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2016 based…
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S/Korean firm to build 550 megawatts power plant in Cross River
A South Korean firm, Kingline Integrated Power Development Limited has expressed its readiness to build a 550 Megawatts gas fired…
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Guinness Nigeria’s new spirits business boosts first quarter revenue
Guinness Nigeria Plc Friday announced a revenue increase of 6% for the first quarter of its financial year ended 30…
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$2.6BN Badagry Deep Sea Port will be turning point for economic growth – Ambode …Says funding for 10-Lane Mile 2-Badagry highway expansion at advanced stage
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed optimism that the $2.6bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project would be…
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NLNG, Navy commission co-funded Navy School hostel in Calabar
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Navy recently commissioned a public-private partnership funded hostel at the Nigerian Navy Secondary…
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I can’t be distracted, Fayemi tells Ekiti Assembly ……says allegations are mere fabrications
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said he would not be distracted by the childish…
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Prof. Akintunde Akinwande denies rejecting Buhari’s job; Says he’ll honor Senate screening for NERC Chairmanship after clearance from his University
Prof. Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande, nominated for the Chairmanship of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says he will honour an invitation…
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