archiveSeptember 2020

  Says when MSMEs thrives, the economy thrives The Federal Government remains deeply committed to creating a more business friendly environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive, as they are the engine room of the Nigerian economy, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described the inclusion of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) in the election monitoring process as one of the best policy decisions in Nigeria’s electoral administration. Stating this was Katsina State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Jibrin Zarewa when he received the Kano...

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has revealed that his administration spent N366.5 million to combat the Covid-19 pandemic in the state. Governor Lalong who revealed this on Friday at a stakeholder meeting with traditional leaders at Government House, Jos, to enlighten residents on the prevalance of COVID-19 in...

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted Gareth Bale is still one of the best players in the world. Bale is set to return to Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid in a one-year loan deal. The 31-year-old arrived in London on Friday, along with Madrid teammate Sergio Reguilon, with both players...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday told the United Nations (UN) that Nigeria would engage the services of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The president, who said the corps members would be mobilised across the country along with 17 SDGs ambassadors, added...

After three consecutive days of losses, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index on Friday rebounded by 0.16 per cent. Specifically, the All Share Index which opened at 25,532.74 rose by 39.83 points or 0.16 per cent to close at 25,572.57. Also, the market capitalisation inched higher by N20 billion...

 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says its Communication, Technology and Telecommunications (ICTEL) Expo, a veritable platform for operators and regulator will be held virtually in line with COVID-19 protocols. Dr Muda Yusuf, the Director-General LCCI, made this known in a statement to newsmen on Friday in Lagos....

A member of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Mr. Bayo Adaralegbe has also resigned from his position joining the former Council chairman, Dr. Wale Babalakin. Adaralegbe who works at Babalakin’s Chambers tendered his resignation to the Education Minister, Adamu Adamu on Friday, stating that his continued...

The Federal Government has apologised to Nigerians for what it termed a misleading information regarding ‘Self-certification’ forms. The government had earlier ordered all account holders in financial institutions to obtain, complete and submit the forms. Nigerians have been expressing their anger over the new instruction and wondered why authorities are...

 Records at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), indicate that no fewer than 1.72 million persons are eligible to vote in the Sept. 19, Edo governorship polls while 483,796 eligible voters will not participate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that an INEC document titled “Delimitation of Edo State”,...