June 05
Nigeria: Fcmb Shareholders Raise Issued Capital to N150bn
FCMB Group Plc shareholders have approved an increase in issued share capital from N9,901,355,390.50 to N19,802,710,781.00 and authorised a N150 billion capital rise to drive… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Targets N6.6trn Petrol Import Savings Yearly From Cng Usage
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has revealed that it expects to convert about one million vehicles to CNG which would save about $4.4 billion (N6.6… Read more »
West Africa: IFC Awards Access Bank 'Best Trade Partner Bank West Africa'
Access Bank has been recognised as the "Best Trade Partner Bank West Africa 2024" by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) presented at the Global Trade Partners Meeting… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill 2 Suspected Kidnappers in Plateau
The Plateau state police command, on Tuesday, said it had killed two suspected kidnappers in the Fangha area of Daffo District of Bokkos LGA of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Loses 150 Persons to Cult-Related Activities in 5 Months
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that the state lost 150 youths to cultism in five months. Read more »
Nigeria: FG, Labour Tango Over Wage Dispute - Rough Road to 'Yes'
The latest strike embarked upon by the organised labour movement has everything working in its favour. Ordinary Nigerians, the people who feel the pulse of the economy most, are… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill Suspected Armed Robber, Arrest 1 in Delta
The Delta State police command has said its operatives killed a suspected armed robber in the state and arrested one. Read more »
Nigeria: Produce Drugs Locally, Gombe Gov Urges Pharmaceutical Council
Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has called on the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) to reduce reliance on imported drugs and medicines, urging the production of… Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Frowns At Vandalism of Second Niger Bridge
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has frowned at the recent vandalism of structures on the second Niger bridge. Read more »
Nigeria: Pastor 'S Wife Kidnapped, Abductors Demand N32m
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted the wife of a Pastor of Redeem Church Ministry, Lokoja, Kogi State, Emmanuel Idenyi, demanding N32m ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: Redan President to Transform Real Estate Landscape
The new National President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Akintoye Adeoye, has said that his administration will facilitate engagement with financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Railway Company to Advance Operations Through Tech Innovations - Md
The Managing Director of the Railway Property Management Company Limited (RPMCL), a subsidiary of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Timothy Zalanga, has said that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Highs and Lows of Nigerian Sports Since 1999
Since Nigeria's return to democratic rule in 1999, sports, like other sectors, have been administered by civilians, bringing with it several moments of elation and, at other times,… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Nigerians Will Suffer If NLC Insists On Strike - Labour Minister
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of Labour and Employment, has said that Nigerians will suffer if the National Labour Congress (NLC) insists on strike. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Labour Strike Grounds Activities Nationwide
The organised labour Monday grounded activities nationwide on the first day of its indefinite strike over the federal government's refusal to increase the minimum wage above… Read more »
Nigeria: Transition to Artificial Intelligence May Cost 20 Million Nigerians Jobs
It is customary to take proactive measures against potential future disasters to safeguard ourselves from being overwhelmed by such catastrophes. Regardless of the seemingly slim… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Avoided Distracting Producers - Tems
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artiste, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has disclosed what she does to avoid seducing producers. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Finance Minister 48 Hours to Present New Minimum Wage Template
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to come up with the cost Implications on the new minimum wage within two days. Read more »
Nigeria: We Offered 50,000 Free Dialysis in 7 Years - Yobe Govt
The Mai Mala Buni administration in Yobe has sponsored over 50,000 free dialysis for patients suffering from renal diseases in the last seven years. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Hindering Rescue of 30 Trapped Minners - Niger Govt
The Niger State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ahmed Baba Suleiman Yumu, has revealed that insecurity and difficult terrain are hindering rescue… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj - Kaduna Completes Airlift of Over 4,000 Pilgrims
Kaduna State has airlifted over 4,000 pilgrims to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year. The last batch of over 300 pilgrims departed with the state's Amirul Hajj and Emir of… Read more »
Africa: Fuel Importers Discouraging Govts From Building Refineries in Africa - Dangote
Africa's richest man and owner of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has stated that individuals who benefit from fuel importation are deterring African governments… Read more »
Nigeria: Rumour of Bandits Planning to Invade Abuja Not True - CP
The FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Benneth Igweh, has said that the rumours in some quarters that bandits are planning to invade Abuja to abduct residents is false. Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa's President Urges Unity As ANC Support Plunges
President Cyril Ramaphosa called on South Africa's political parties to work together for the good of the country as final results from last week's election confirmed his African… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Respect FG's Decision On Creation of State Police - IGP
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, said the police force will respect the federal government's decision regarding the creation of state police. Read more »