archiveFebruary 2022

Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development has pledged its support and partnership with the Junior Chamber International Nigeria in empowering the youth and preparing them for qualitative leadership in the society. Addressing the National delegates of the non-governmental organization in his officea during acourtesy visit,...

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday explained the rationale behind the 25 billion naira education appeal fund by the government and people of Yobe State. Lawan said the idea was to reposition the education sector in the state and avail the children of Yobe State particularly the indigent ones...

VP attends Awards dinner in honour of Nigerian National Order of Merit laureates *Adds: We must choose the best of us irrespective of any sectional, sectarian considerations Nigeria has tremendous human capital and talents across all its region, and we must ensure that we provide opportunities on a mass scale...

Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has adjourned the trial of one Chris Ihebuzo for offences bordering on stealing, demanding property by written threat, attempt to commit a felony, unauthorised access to computer material, unauthorised modification of computer material, and unauthorised access with intent...

The Executive Governor, Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that Lagos State will explore capital raising via Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to fund infrastructure projects through Equities, Green, Sukuk, and Blue Bonds. Sanwo-Olu further expressed confidence in the opportunities available in the capital market and indicated an interest in deepening...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a foreign exchange revenue expansion scheme called RT200 FX Programme. The programme, which stands for the “Race to US$@00 billion in FX Repatriation”, was announced on Thursday by the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, during his Post-Bankers Committee press briefing in Abuja....

Seven people were reportedly feared dead on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital when armed robbers attacked a bullion van at the Idi-Ape area of the city. It was learnt that the newly installed traffic light in Idi-Ape had stopped the bullion fan when the robber started shooting sporadically...

The Central Bank (CBN) on Thursday said its policies and measures have led to a significant improvement in diaspora remittances inflow. Speaking at the end of the Banker’s Committee meeting in Abuja, Governor Godwin Emefiele said inflow increased from an average of US$6 million per week in December 2020 to...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja, warned diplomats newly posted into the country to steer clear from internal politics while remaining within the limits of their schedules. Buhari said this during the presentation of Letters of Credence to Ambassadors of Czech Republic, Zdenek Krejci; Italy, Stephano De Leo; Spain,...

The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesinais has said that the bank was mobilising $5 billion for African women businesses in a bid to unleash the business potential of women in the continent. Adesina said the Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) was now...