archiveSeptember 7, 2016

The Federal Government has declared Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th September, 2016 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Mr. Abdulrahman Dambazau, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, co-operate and join hands with...

   Confirms IGP, six new INEC Commissioners, The National Council of State today, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 said that it has approved the steps being taken by the Federal Government to revive the economy. The council also approved the appointment of six commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission even...

As a result of weak revenue, Capital Oil Plc has reported a loss of N61.85 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2015. The petroleum products distributing company had reported a N131.2 million in prior full year, an indication that shows continued deteriorating results. Capital Oil revenue dropped by...

The nation’s equities market closed the day on a positive note following a three trading session relapse as the Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index (NSE ASI) gained 0.07 per cent to close at 27,522.62 basis points Investors gained N2 billion as Market Capitalisation closed at N9.454 trillion against a decline...

The United State has identified dialogue and practical efforts in the development of the Niger Delta, as veritable means to resolve the security and other related challenges of the region. The Deputy Head of Mission of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, Ambassador David Young, stated this during a courtesy...

  NPA to position Calabar Port for trade Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is planning to procure additional patrol boats for water security in 2017 The Managing Director of the authority, Hadiza Usman said in Lagos that the procurement would be included in 2017 budget. She added that the management of...

A Polish firm, Mutalo Group is set to launch one of the world’s finest drinks in Nigeria known as KABISA energy drink. The energy drink is coming on the heels of a bi-polarized African beverage industry that features low-quality and cheap energy drinks on one side and as well as...

The WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2016 (www.worldstagegroup.com/wes) with the theme: ‘Addressing the Unemployment Crisis in Nigeria’ has been shifted to November 16- 17, 2016 at the Lagoon Restaurant, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. According to the organisers, the event was shifted after consultations with relevant stakeholders in view of...

Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, at its annual 2016 Smart Partners’ Awards, honoured its outstanding business partners in grand style. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the telecoms company said that the recognition was in line with its commitment to reward exceptional business performances and also to motivate and...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be hosting the September edition of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) Bi-Monthly Forum in Lagos. The event, with theme: ‘Development in the Electronic Payment Industry in 2016’ will hold on Saturday, September 10 at the FICAN Centre, Onipanu Lagos. The Guest...