Category: News

UNICEF Lauds Aisha Buhari’s Humanitarian Service
March 11, 2018 No Responses

UNICEF Lauds Aisha Buhari’s Humanitarian Service

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has been presented with UNICEF Special commendation and award of excellence for humanitarian service in recognition of her selfless service to humanity, especially children’s education. Mrs. Buhari’s Future Assured Programme received special...
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NLC to FG: Don’t Sign African Continental Free Trade Agreement
March 10, 2018 No Responses

NLC to FG: Don’t Sign African Continental Free Trade Agreement

There is a renewed, extremely dangerous and radioactive neo-liberal policy initiative being driven by the Ministry of Trade and Investment that seeks to open our seaports, airports and other businesses to unbridled foreign interference never before witnessed i...
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ILO: Women Are More Likely To Be Unemployed In Most Parts Of The World
March 9, 2018 one Response

ILO: Women Are More Likely To Be Unemployed In Most Parts Of The World

Women are less likely to participate in the labour market than men and are more likely to be unemployed in most parts of the world,  says a new study put together by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to commemorate 2018...
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“Leave our Daughters Alone”
March 8, 2018 No Responses

“Leave our Daughters Alone”

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has charged perpetrators of abductions and various harmful practices against women and girls to stop forthwith. She was speaking during an event to mark the 2018 International Women’s Day, on Thursday, March 8,...
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Tax: FG Probes 130,000 Firms, Individuals
March 7, 2018 No Responses

Tax: FG Probes 130,000 Firms, Individuals

The data mining efforts of the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Finance has identified a new batch of over 130,000 high net worth individuals and companies that have potential tax underpayments.   The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi...
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FG approves upgrade of Benin Airport to International standard with cargo terminal
March 6, 2018 No Responses

FG approves upgrade of Benin Airport to International standard with cargo terminal

The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard with a cargo terminal. This disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika during courtesy visit to Edo state governor, Godwin...
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Aisha Buhari Harps On Importance Of Women In National Development
March 6, 2018 one Response

Aisha Buhari Harps On Importance Of Women In National Development

The role of women has been identified as one of the important determinants of development in any administration. This was made known by the wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, while receiving All Progressives Congress (APC) state women...
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Dangote Donates N1.2B Business School To BUK
March 5, 2018 one Response

Dangote Donates N1.2B Business School To BUK

Foremost businessman, Aliko Dangote at the weekend donated a N1.2 billion ultra-modern business school edifice to the Bayero University, Kano, (BUK), the first of its kind in Northern Nigeria. According to the business mogul, talks are on to affilate the...
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World Wildlife Day: Obaseki harps on preservation, better programmes on diversity
March 4, 2018 No Responses

World Wildlife Day: Obaseki harps on preservation, better programmes on diversity

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has called for better policies and programmes that will preserve the world’s diverse flora and fauna. The governor said this on the occasion of the commemoration of the World Wildlife Day, celebrated every March...
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‘Caution Your Daughters on Donation of Eggs’
March 2, 2018 No Responses

‘Caution Your Daughters on Donation of Eggs’

By Daniels Ekugo A health expert, Dr Omobolade Obadofin, has warned parents to keep a watch over their daughters, whom she said is at risk of having cancer or been infertile because of the trend in donating eggs for financial...
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Adeosun: FG to name, shame, prosecute tax evaders from March 31
March 2, 2018 No Responses

Adeosun: FG to name, shame, prosecute tax evaders from March 31

The Federal Government is ready to prosecute, name and shame tax evaders that fail to utilise the tax amnesty programme, the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), to regularise their tax profiles, the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi...
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Odundo, CEO, Nairobi Securities Exchange Unveils Agenda For Green Bonds, Derivatives In 2018
March 1, 2018 No Responses

Odundo, CEO, Nairobi Securities Exchange Unveils Agenda For Green Bonds, Derivatives In 2018

The World Federation of Exchange (WFE) in Its February Publication is pleased to feature a Q&A with Geoffrey O. Odundo, CEO, Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), one of the WFE’s newest members.   QUESTION: The WFE welcomed NSE as a full...
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Akwa Ibom Approves N573m To Boost Cassava Production
March 1, 2018 No Responses

Akwa Ibom Approves N573m To Boost Cassava Production

The Akwa Ibom Executive Council has approved N573 million for the production and processing of cassava to boost food production in the state. The State’s Information and Strategy Commissioner, Mr Charles Udoh, disclosed this on Wednesday in Uyo while briefin...
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Elumelu Gets PSN Award
March 1, 2018 No Responses

Elumelu Gets PSN Award

Per Second News, an online news platforms, on Wednesday honoured foremost philanthropists, Mr.Tony Elumelu for empowering a generation of young entrepreneurs, who are expected to drive Africa’s economic and social transformation. Mr Elumelu, Chairman/Fo...
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