NCC Awards N20m Grants To Four Innovative Tech Startups

NCC Awards N20m Grants To Four Innovative Tech Startups

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded N20 million grant to four deserving Nigerian tech startups for their novel digital solutions aimed at curbing insecurity and advancing Internet of Things (IoT) frontier in Nigeria.  The Executive Vice-Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar...
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5G: NCC Hosts Stakeholder Engagement

5G: NCC Hosts Stakeholder Engagement

As part of activities lined up for the implementation of the Fifth Generation (5G) Technology Deployment in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host stakeholder engagement forum   A statement issued by Dr Ikechukwu Adinde,...
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Dangote, Presco, Okomu Oil For Edo Investment Summit

Dangote, Presco, Okomu Oil For Edo Investment Summit

Dangote Group, Presco Plc, Okomu Oil Palm Plc have declared interest to participate in the 2021 Alaghodaro investment Summit scheduled to take place between November 12 and 14, 2021, with the theme, “Edo of Our Dreams: Building a Sustainable Future.”...
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JPTS Gets Training Institute Award, Honours Malaye

JPTS Gets Training Institute Award, Honours Malaye

Joint Professional Training Support International (JPTS), was recently named as “The Best Training Institute in Nigeria“ at the   Nigeria Public Service Award 2021.    Senator Dino Melaye also receives an Honorary Degree from the institute...
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New FOU Zone C Comptroller, Ali Ibrahim, Vows To Tackle Smuggling

New FOU Zone C Comptroller, Ali Ibrahim, Vows To Tackle Smuggling

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com  — Mr Ali Ibrahim has assumed duty as new comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘C’ (FOUC) Owerri  Addressing principal Officers in Owerri, Imo State,  Ibrahim, who co...
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Court Orders FG To Pay Delta $1.638b derivative arrears

Court Orders FG To Pay Delta $1.638b derivative arrears

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay 1.638 billion dollars to Delta Government being 13 per cent derivative sum due as arrears of revenue payable to the oil-rich state.  Justice Donatus Okorowo, while delivering...
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SEC Assures Lagos Free Zone Of Regulatory Support

SEC Assures Lagos Free Zone Of Regulatory Support

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Lamido Yuguda, has assured the management of the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) of the commission’s required regulatory support.  Yuguda gave the assurance during a joint visit by the SEC a...
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LIFEPAGE Unveils Almond County Project

LIFEPAGE Unveils Almond County Project

In line with activities geared towards developing 1,000,000 homes across Africa by 2041, LIFEPAGE kicked off the building phase of her latest project, Almond County, Mowe Town on October 30, 2021.    According to the Marketing Communication...
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Nigerian Content Board Commissions PE Energy’s Centre

Nigerian Content Board Commissions PE Energy’s Centre

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commissioned PE Energy’s Centre of Excellence in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, that would provide services in automation, process and metering systems. The ultra-modern centre, which was commis...
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World Leaders Approve Corporate Tax Deal

World Leaders Approve Corporate Tax Deal

Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies have approved a global agreement that will see the profits of large businesses taxed at least 15%. It follows concern that multinational companies are re-routing their profits through low tax jurisdictions. ...
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PenCom Extends 2021 Online Verification, Enrollment Exercise

PenCom Extends 2021 Online Verification, Enrollment Exercise

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has extended the online verification and enrollment exercise for 2021 retirees, and prospective retirees of the Federal Government Treasury Funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).   The Head, Corpo...
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The Glasgow Climate Test

The Glasgow Climate Test

By António Guterres — The climate crisis is a code red for humanity. World leaders will soon be put to the test at the UN Climate Conference — known as COP26 — in Glasgow. Their actions — or inactions —will...
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LASG Trains 100 Pupils On Waterway Safety

LASG Trains 100 Pupils On Waterway Safety

Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Friday concluded a one-week training on waterway safety for 100 pupils in riverine communities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was the second edition and tagged, “Lagos Water Savvy Kids.....
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NECO Releases 2021 Examination Results

NECO Releases 2021 Examination Results

The National Examination Council (NECO) on Friday announced the release of the results of the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) conducted nationwide in July.  NECO Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Prof.  Dantali Wushishi, ...
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