March 05
Nigeria: As We Welcome State Police...
To many Nigerians, the decision to establish state police in the country is a welcome development. Appropriately titled 'A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Cut Down Carbon Emissions to Net-Zero By 2050 - ECN
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has said Nigeria will totally cut down carbon emissions in the country to net-zero by 2050. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Launches Initiative to Create Jobs
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Outsource To Nigeria Initiative (OTNI) and commissioned the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) centre, aimed at producing… Read more »
Nigeria: 17 Killed in Zaria-Kano, Abuja-Lokoja Road Crashes
At least 17 people have been killed in road accidents that occurred along the Zaria-Kano expressway and the Abuja-Lokoja highway Monday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: The Crowded Race for the Ondo APC Guber Ticket
At least 25 individuals have indicated their interest in participating in the April 2024 governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue - APC Stakeholders Give Alia Condition for Truce
The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have vowed not to support Governor Hyacinth Alia unless he recognises the Secretary to the Government of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Rate Blockdag Crypto's 5000 Percent Roi Potential Higher Than Injective (Inj) Forecast and Ethereum Evolution
The latest Injective (INJ) forecast has been the talk of the town and signals a promising rally in the crypto market. Furthermore, the evolution of Ethereum has also been a… Read more »
Nigeria: Private Sector Weak As Economy Declines By $44bn in 2023 - NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) stated that Nigeria's private sector productivity has remained weak amid high cost of production as well as inadequate liquidity in… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Gov'ship - APC, Sylva Demands Disbandment of Election Tribunal Panel
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, have demanded the disbandment of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election… Read more »
Nigeria: Naddc Develops Standards for CNG, Electric Vehicles
The federal government says it will soon unveil the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the conversion of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Accountants Tasked On Adoption of Tech
The Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Yemisi Edun, has advised accountants in the country to make lifelong learning and adopting technology for accurate… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - We Did Not Flout Any Law - Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has said the airline has already acquired three aircraft for the botched Nigeria Air project, and that it is ready to continue with the process. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Seals Hospitals, Schools Over Tax Evasion
The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Monday sealed up business enterprises including schools, hotels and hospitals over tax evasion and non-filing of annual tax… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Trader - I Lost Trailer Load of Food Items to Hoodlums
Looting beyond hunger but criminal - FCT minister Traders seek protection Read more »
Nigeria: 40 Grassroots Coaches Begin for 7-Day Coaching Course in Abuja
In a bid to turn around the fortunes of coaching in Nigeria, 40 grassroots coaches are currently undergoing a seven-day coaching course in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Ajegunle Residents Pay N50 Daily to Access Healthcare'
No fewer than hundred residents in Ajegunle, a suburb area in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area, pay N50 daily to access healthcare, the Chief Project Officer of Orange Health… Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: How to Achieve $1trn Economy in 2030 - NESG
The chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mr Niyi Yusuf, yesterday said for Nigeria to become a $1trillion economy in 2030, the country must drive foreign direct… Read more »
Nigeria: 95 Percent of People With Boko Haram's Ideology Dead - Borno Govt
The Borno State government has said more than 95 per cent of people with Boko Haram ideology, especially the founding members are either dead or surrendered. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Share of Global Trade Remains Under 3 Percent Despite AfCFTA - Report
A report by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Africa's has stated that contribution to global trade remains at less than 3%. Read more »
Nigeria: STL Trustees, Asset Management Partner Lagos to Empower 125 Women
In an initiative to mark International Women's Day 2024, STL Trustees and STL Asset Management have joined forces with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Opens 90-Day Window for Vehicle Import Duty Regularisation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the introduction of a 90-day window to facilitate the regularisation of import duties on specific vehicle categories. Read more »
Nigeria: First Bank Reiterates Support to Businesses for Economic Growth
First Bank of Nigeria Plc has reiterated its commitment to supporting businesses through various initiatives and providing financial solutions for a thriving business environment… Read more »
Nigeria: FRC Vows Penalties for Breach of Governance Codes, Reporting Standards
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive, Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of Nigeria, Dr Rabiu Olowo, has said the council will hold any accounting professional or company… Read more »
Nigeria: Ethiopian Airlines Rues Naira Devaluation, Inaugurates $55m E-Commerce Facility
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, has said the devaluation of naira has affected the airline's cash flow management but stated that it has not… Read more »
Africa: Ooni of Ife Commends 'Movement for West Africa'
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has commended the Movement for West Africa, an initiative of a famous priest and culture enthusiast, Oba Ogunlano aimed at promoting… Read more »