The National President of the Nigerian Association Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, has said that deviation from globally-acclaimed and acceptable standards in the issuance of certificates of origin for goods being traded internationally portends great danger for Nigerian businesses and nation’s economy, noting that such […]
Economy
The Federal Government has unveiled that it has partnered Wema Bank to establish micro, small and medium enterprise, MSME, digital hubs in seven states. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Information to Vice President, Olusola Abiola, saying the hub would empower one million youths with […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has announced that workers and labor unions have initiated countrywide demonstrations. The President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, made this announcement during a press conference at Unity Fountain in Abuja on Wednesday. Large groups of workers holding placards gathered on the streets of the FCT to […]
Amidst tight security arrangements, the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos witnessed the beginning of nationwide protests organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the contentious removal of petrol subsidy. The demonstrators voiced their opposition to the government’s decision, which they believe will exacerbate the financial burdens faced by citizens. Earlier, […]
By Idris Bakare The National Pension Commission has dismissed documents in circulation purporting that its Director-General, Mrs. Aisha Dahir-Umar, spent millions of dollars on travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, PenCom described said the accusation against the director-general was a figment of the imagination of its promoters. It […]
By Idris Bakare Indigenous conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc, has reported that its revenue for the half year of 2023 grew by 31 per cent and that it achieved commendable growth across major indices. In a statement on its Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the period ended June 30, 2023, […]
In a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at Aso Rock on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, addressed the recent surge in pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Kyari clarified that […]
…As EVC/CE Craves Support of Governors’ Forum for Agency Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has expressed keen interest in the ongoing Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme conducted by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Governor Adeleke, during a visit to the NASENI […]
In a letter addressed to the House of Representatives, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled a plan to provide financial assistance to Nigerians affected by the removal of fuel subsidies. The President expressed his concern for the hardships faced by the populace and outlined a strategy to ameliorate their circumstances. According […]
Communities in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State are reeling from the aftermath of a rainstorm that has left landlords and residents homeless and in dire need of assistance. The affected areas include Oke-Aro, Matogbun, Olambe, Keredolu, Igbaotun, Araromi Oke-Odo, and Adio-Alausa. Amidst their plight, the affected individuals […]