archiveSeptember 2019

Management of the University of Lagos, Akoka, released a statement on Friday to clear the air on the controversial banner displaying the picture of Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (a.k.a MC Oluomo), Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos State chapter, along with other invited special guests to...

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Group, says that the constitution of economic management team by President Muhammadu Buhari will further strengthen investors’ confidence and boost economic growth. Dangote gave the commendation on Thursday in Lagos during the inauguration of the Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers’ Federation (CANMPEF) House. He said...

Dr Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director of Access Bank, says the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) constituted by President Muhammadu Buhari will redefine Nigeria’s economy and restore its vibrancy. Wigwe said this on Thursday, in his remarks at the opening of new branch of Access Bank in Ipetu-Ijesha, Oriade Local...

  The National Economic Council (NEC) says the National Livestock Transformation Plan(NLTP) is not meant for cows alone but to address all challenges of animal husbandry in the country. Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the NEC meeting presided over by Vice...

Imo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), traditional rulers, stakeholders and leaders of thought in Imo State have scored the administration of Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State high after his first one hundred days in office. The verdict was passed during a meeting of critical stakeholders...

  The House of Representatives on Thursday urged Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to transmit all signed, ratified and Domesticated Treaties and other International Agreements to the National Assembly within two two weeks. The house said that the agreements, both bilateral and multilateral should also be submitted to the...

Nigeria is in a parlous state. GDP is a miserly 1.9%, population exploding past 200 million; debt overhang may strangulate the country. So to turn this around, it is commendable that the Federal Government has empanelled an Economic Advisory Council of proven experts. My recommendation is that the Federal Government...

  In response to a request for clarification by members of the National Economic Council (NEC)regarding NEC’s relationship with the newly announced Economic Advisory Council (EAC) Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said both councils are for the benefit of the President. Prof. Osinbajo spoke at the 97th NEC meeting...

The crucial market indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) dropped by 0.13 per cent on Thursday on renewed profit hunting. Specifically, the All-Share Index lost 35.46 points or 0.13 per cent to close at 27,646.15 against 27,681.61 achieved on Wednesday. Similarly, the market capitalisation lost N17 billion or 0.13...

The House of Representatives on Thursday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the implementation of the new aspect of the cashless policy on deposits which has taken effect today. The lawmakers took the resolution after adopting a motion brought under matters of urgent national importance by...