archiveSeptember 28, 2017

At a National Economic Council (NEC)meeting dominated by presentations and discussions on how Nigeria can significantly improve and drive its non-oil exports, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, directed the composition of a National Committee on Export Promotion to review several ideas and suggestions tabled at today’s meeting at the Presidential...

“Government agencies can be as innovative and as responsive in service delivery as the best of the private sector” – VP Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Thursday, inaugurated the National Addressing System (NAS) Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Council is mandated to “make guidelines and provide...

“On its part, the Federal Government will take the outcome of the retreat with all seriousness for the realization of our collective desire, to see that every Nigerian has access to affordable water and adequate sanitation in a sustainable manner by the year 2030.” Opening address by the Vice President...

The Nigerian Stock Exchange All-Share Index (NSE ASI) and the Market Capitalization increased by 0.93 per cent while the year-to-date return stood at 31.83 per cent. The All-Share Index closed at 35,429.31 against the previous close of 35,103.40 while Market Capitalization closed at ₦12.213 trillion against previous close of ₦12.101...

The first Nigeria Beer Festival is living up to its billing as Lagosians continue to enjoy the excitement, fun and entertainment that pervade the Atlantic City Waterfront, venue of the festival. The event which kicked off on Monday, September 25, opens daily with hundreds of fun seekers trooping to the...

According to research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Guttmacher Institute, a U.S. reproductive health think tank, almost all of the 25.5 million unsafe abortions are happening in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It noted that "the problem is especially acute in 62 countries where...

Forbes named Lagos third worst city for drivers Forbes has named Lagos State, Nigeria as the third worst city for drivers in the world, with 60 per cent congestion and 10.70mph average speed. The Nigerian city was ranked third next to Karachi, Pakistan which has 59 per cent congestion, 11.20mph...

The leader of apex Igbo socio-cultural group in Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo, has declared at Chatham House in London that restructuring remains the only hope for Nigeria. He said that those claiming that north would be doomed if the country is restructured are ill-informed. Instead, he said the North,...

Going forward, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that it would demand for the records of Ordinary and Advanced Level results of candidates recommended by tertiary institutions before offering them admission. JAMB boss, Prof Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this during the meeting on admissions exercise/processes for Innovative Enterprise...

• Promises to defeat Buhari The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Peter Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, declared his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He promised that he will defeat the incumbent President Mohammadu Buhari in a free and fair election. ‎Speaking to...