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July 21, 2020 No Responses

Opinion: COVID-19 Debt Relief Must Consider The Vulnerabilities Of Small States

By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General A lethal combination of disease, extreme climate events and economic crises is threatening the smallest and most vulnerable nations of the world. To tackle it, we must overhaul how we understand and address economic vulnerability....

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Naira Exchanges At N472 To Dollar At Parallel Market

The Naira on Tuesday exchanged at N472 to a dollar at the parallel market in Lagos State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Pound Sterling and the Euro also exchanged for N575 and N530 respectively. The Naira, however,...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NLC Seeks Downward Review Of Petroleum Pump Price

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Waba, has called for the downward review of the current price of petroleum products in Nigeria. Waba made the call on Tuesday while responding to questions from Journalists in Jalingo,...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Lagos To Empower 2,743 Farmers July 28

Not less than 2,743 farmers and other agriculture value chain operators will receive agricultural inputs and productive assets under the Lagos State 2020 Agricultural Value Chains Empowerment Programme on July 28. The Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Ab...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Covid-19: Dana Pharmaceuticals Donates Essential Drugs To Lagos State

As part of its contributions to the treatment of Covid-19 patients, Dana Pharmaceuticals Limited has donated essential drugs to Lagos State. A statement issued by the company explained that Lagos is the epic centre of the spread in Nigeria, ...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NPA Seeks More Truck Parks Outside Seaport Environment

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated need for more truck terminals outside seaport environment. Speaking at the 14th Annual Business Law e-conference, Bala Usman also explained that NPA is n...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Heritage Bank Upgrades HB ‘Padie’ Mobile App

Heritage Bank has upgraded its HB ‘Padie’ mobile application to HB ‘Padie’ 2.0, which comes with new improved features for convenient, quick, secure and affordable way for seamless 24/7 banking transaction. A statement explained that the HB ‘...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Farmers Laud CBN’s Ban On Maize Importation

Farmers under the aegis of Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN) on Sunday applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stopping maize importation to boost local production. Some of the farmers, who spoke with the News...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Labour Commends FIRS Over Increase In Revenue Generation

Organised Labour under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has commended the management team of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for considerably boosting Federal Government revenue via stamp duty collection just as it...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

SEC Nigeria Pledges To Attract More Investors

Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Lamido Yuguda at the weekend, pledged the determination of the current management of the Commission to make the capital market more accessible to Nigerians in a bid to attract more investors. &nbs...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Advocates Tougher Sanctions Against Untrained,Uncertified Boat Skippers

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)has vowed to go tougher with untrained and uncertified boat skippers, who often ignored safety procedures and endanger the passengers’ lives. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

UTME: Institutions To Begin First, Second Choice Admissions Aug 21

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all tertiary institutions to begin the conduct of the first and second choice admissions from August 21. The board gave the directive in the 2020 admission guidelines released in Abuja by...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Industrialist Implores Youths On Palm Kernel Business

An Entrepreneur, Mr Charles Emmanuel, has urged Nigerian youths to tap into Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) business as part of measures to be self-reliant and contribute to the nation’s development. The entrepreneur made the call in an interview with the...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Volkswagen Projects Mild Growth

German automaker, Volkswagen AG expects a slight growth in China’s premium car segment this year despite a slide in broader market sales, a senior executive said.Volkswagen Group‘s China chief, Stephan Woellenstein, made the remarks to reporter...