The Federal Government has commenced disbursement of the N200 billion Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to verified applicants. The Bank of Industry had said it would be disbursing three categories of funding to support manufacturers and businesses across the country. Giving…
Kidnappers Of FRSC Personnel Demand Ransom
The Ebonyi State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday, confirmed the abduction of two of its personnel by gunmen along the Abakaliki-Enugu federal highway. Briefing Journalists, the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Ebonyi State, Henry Igwe, explained that…
FIVE SERVANTS OF GOD IN NIGERIA
In response to a question asked by a commentator on my Facebook post yesterday, I now confirm that there are five ‘Servants of God’ on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church in Nigeria.Servant of God is the first…
Maritime: Singapore Retains Position As World’s Top City
Singapore has retained its position as the leading maritime city in the world, followed by Rotterdam and London, according to the 2024 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report. The city-state, with its large owned and managed vessel fleets, strategic geographic advantages,…
NDDC Completes Electricity Sub-Station In Edo State
The electricity injection substation built by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in Amufi-Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area in Benin City, Edo State, has been completed and is set for inauguration and hand over to the Benin Electric Distribution Company,…
Ecobank Partners Nigeria Chess Federation, To Host 2024 Competition
Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, has entered a strategic partnership with Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) to host the 2024 National Schools’ Team Chess Competition. The competition is scheduled to hold between 24th – 28th May 2024…
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.20%
Nigeria’s inflation rate jumped to 33.20% in March 2024 compared to February 2024 headline inflation rate which was 31.70%. This was according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Monday. “Looking at the…
Airpeace Boss Lauds Pelumi For London-Lagos Solo Drive, Offers Free London Flight Ticket
The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has applauded Solo Driver Pelumi Nubi for accomplishing the feat of driving from London to Lagos. This is as Onyema has also offered Miss Nubi a free London Business Class return ticket….
Maduka: The Road To Success Is Rarely Linear
My name is Dr. Cosmas Maduka, and the world of business is where I found my calling. But my journey wasn’t a smooth ride from the start. In fact, it began with calloused hands and the determination of a young…
Shell Sues FIrm As NLNG Risks Sanctions From UK Court
FOLLOWING restriction of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply to its customers, Shell Plc has made claims against Venture Global LNG(VGL), a United States-based LNG exporter, for its breach of contract to supply LNG cargoes.Also, Nigeria LNG may risk sanctions from…
Iceland Lauds Nigeria’s Ongoing Economic Reforms
Iceland Honorary Consul to Nigeria has applauded the ongoing economic reforms being carried out by the administration of President Bola Tinubu.Iceland Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Jacky Hathiramani who stated his home government’s position at a press briefing in Abuja commended…
NIPCO Completes Four CNG Stations In Lagos
NIPCO Plc has completed four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Lagos. The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas Ltd., Mr Nagendra Verma, who disclosed this on Sunday explained that the stations are set for inauguration in May. Verma, who highlighted…
NDDC To Fast-Track Work On Army Jetty In Delta State
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is to fast-track the construction of the Army Jetty and other projects being executed for the Nigerian Army at the 3 Battalion, Nigerian Army Barracks in Effurun, Delta State. Speaking while inspecting the project…
Yoruba Nation: Adeleke Orders Tight Security At Govt House, Secretariat
Following the invasion of Oyo State government secretariat by Yoruba Nation agitators on Saturday, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has directed pre-emptive security measures around government structures in the state to forestall any copycat occurrence. A statement by the governor’s…