archiveFebruary 14, 2018

  …Inspects road project President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has assured that the Apapa Port Wharf concrete road currently under construction by his company, AG Dangote would be delivered on schedule to save the people and businesses the hassles of the traffic gridlock being experienced now. He gave the...

The Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, on Wednesday disclosed that about 150 Deputy Directors in the federal ministries, departments, and agencies failed the promotion examinations to the position of Directors between 2015 and 2017. She revealed this while declaring open the second edition of her...

Director General, Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mr. Osita Anthony Aboloma says the organisation confiscated fake and sub-standard products worth N300 billion across the country in 2017. Aboloma, who was represented by Mr Sunday Galadima, a director in the organisation, made this known on Wednesday while speaking at the opening...

  Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rebounded on Wednesday after dropping for eight-consecutive days with the market indicators improving by 1.11 per cent. The All-Share Index appreciated by 463.65 points or 1.11 per cent to close at 42,171.80, compared to 41,708.15 posted on Tuesday. Also, the market...

  The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) says about 50.8 per cent of Nigerian children, ages between five and 17, are involved in child labour. NBS conducted the survey in conjunction with other partners, including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and...

Security Watch Africa, organisers of the African Security Summit, has named Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the “Most Innovative African Leader in Governance in West and Central Africa.” The State Government also bagged a Golden Star Award in recognition of its Exemplary Service in Africa. The awards were presented...

  “As of September 2017, total support (excess crude account loan and Budget support facility) excluding Paris Club refunds, is in the order of N876. 3 billion if we add Paris club refunds we will have disbursed N1.91 trillion.” “Despite 60% less revenue, we have by stopping grand corruption, made...

  The Presidency has reacted to the statement credited to Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, condemning the handling of insecurity challenge in the country by President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. Soyinka had on Tuesday said the Buhari’s government was encouraging the activities of killer herdsmen through his body language. The renowned...

*Says non-FAAC FG remittances to states hit N1.91T The prudent management of Nigeria’s national resources and the firm stand against corruption, amongst others, are what have set President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership from others, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking at the Kogi Economic and Investment Summit in Lokoja...

The Senate on Wednesday passed the conference committee report on amendment to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Act. The passage of the report was followed by dissenting voices calling for points of order within the chamber. The amendment to the electoral act, if approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, will...