archiveJanuary 2021

  As a result of the spike in the number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in the State of Osun, it has become imperative to release the following set of guidelines to enforce non-pharmaceutical safety protocols aimed at protecting its people against the virus: Social Events and...

Transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rebounded on Wednesday by N50 billion, halting two consecutive days bearish trend due to sustained bargain-hunting in insurance stocks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market capitalisation which opened at N21.474 trillion inched higher by N50 billion or 0.23 per...

 The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a Joint Action Plan to strengthen cooperation between both banks and support investment across Africa. The signing ceremony for Joint Action Plan with EIB was organised virtually by the AfDB in its headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire...

 Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Wednesday, inaugurated a 17-member Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to coordinate and drive the development of the state’s economy. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Wole Oyebamiji, tasked the inaugurated members on the critical...

Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, and my distinguished guests, my fellow Americans, this is America’s day. This is democracy’s day, a day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested...

 Joe Biden was sworn in Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, in an ceremony administered by Chief Justice John Roberts. Moments earlier, Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president of the United States, becoming the first woman of colour to hold the office. The ceremony on...

In a bid to combat the incessant issue of global warming which has resulted to the recent climate change, Junior Chamber International, Ibadan Elite chapter, flagged off her afforestation project tagged Go-Green, at the Gambari Forest Reserve, Oyo state. The event which took place in the early hours of Monday,...

  My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again -- for all Americans. As I...

  The trial of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, has been adjourned till January 25, 2021. At the resumed trial today, account statement and account opening package of Abdulrahman Yusuf, a bureau de change operator,Oberone BDC Ltd and Halima Tanimu Turaki were tendered...

  PEBEC receives Cost of Compliance Report, exposing major pitfalls in some govt agencies Council condoles Dr. Oduwole on father’s transition   In a renewed attempt at further deepening the reforms of the nation’s business environment, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has resolved that CEOs and Heads of...