President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to fresh terms in office across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy: (1) EVC / CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) — Aminu Maida (2) MD / CEO, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited […]
Economy
On Wednesday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) conducted a thorough examination of the production statistics of its member states and their allies. This evaluation became imperative as oil prices experienced a significant decline, plummeting by 8% to $89.36 per barrel, compared to the previous week’s figure of […]
In a last-minute effort to prevent the planned nationwide strike set for October 3, the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken decisive action by calling for an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and their counterparts from the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). This […]
Google has unveiled an exciting opportunity for Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) with the launch of the Hustle Academy SMB Fund, a dedicated ₦75 million equity-free fund aimed at bolstering the ambitions of local entrepreneurs. Small businesses are the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy, but they often face significant challenges, […]
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced today on behalf of the Federal Government that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully dedicated to addressing the multifaceted challenges currently affecting Nigeria. The announcement came via a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Oluwatoyin Akinlade. In his statement, Minister Tunji-Ojo […]
L-R: Dr. Bashir Gwandu, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Governor Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, when the Governor paid a courtesy visit to the NASENI Headquarters on Friday 18th August, 2023. PHOTO: NASENI The move towards boosting local economic development and capitalizing on the […]
Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, has issued a fervent call to action for the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) to collaboratively devise solutions to the mounting challenges posed by electronic fraud within the nation’s financial system. Speaking at NeFF’s 3rd quarter general meeting […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has underscored the critical importance of acquiring digital skills to remain relevant in the swiftly expanding digital landscape. This clarion call was resonated during the ‘DIGIVATION FUTURE SUMMIT,’ a high-profile event centered on the theme “Enabling Today’s Enterprise Building Tomorrow’s Economy.” The focal address was […]
Renowned social activist and comedic content creator, Debo Adebayo, who is famously recognized as Mr. Macaroni, has taken a stand against the actions of the National Assembly’s leadership. The leaders have come under scrutiny for distributing funds amongst themselves for personal vacations, a move that has drawn criticism considering the […]
By Idris Bakare The West African Examinations Council has withheld results of students from eight states of the federation that sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, over the indebtedness of the states to the Council. This was revealed in a press conference held recently in […]