Category: News

Evolving the capital markets ecosystem
June 1, 2017 No Responses

Evolving the capital markets ecosystem

By Adena Friedman –    As we work to improve both public and private markets, companies of all sizes will have a clearer path to grow and innovate     I  chose a career in financial services, and in particular the...
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Production of Vaccine: FG approves N2.5b JV with May & Baker
June 1, 2017 No Responses

Production of Vaccine: FG approves N2.5b JV with May & Baker

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.5billion Joint Venture (JV) agreement between the Federal Government and May & Baker  Plc to produce vaccines from 2017 to 2021. Briefing Journalists after the FEC meeting on Wednesday, the  Minister of...
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NPA intensifies surveillance, bans touts from Seaports
May 31, 2017 No Responses

NPA intensifies surveillance, bans touts from Seaports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has intensified security surveinance at all Seaports in the country in compliance with an Executive Order issued by Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.    Under the arrangement, all touts and hawkers are now banned in...
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Gowon, Obasanjo, Adesina, Elumelu, others to speak at IITA’s 50th anniversary
May 31, 2017 No Responses

Gowon, Obasanjo, Adesina, Elumelu, others to speak at IITA’s 50th anniversary

Two former heads of state of Nigeria, Dr Yakubu Gowon, and Chief Olusegun Obasanjo will be among dignitaries that would grace the 50th anniversary celebration of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan on 24 July.   The...
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Obaseki commiserates with Otaru, Momoh family
May 31, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki commiserates with Otaru, Momoh family

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru H. Momoh (Ikelebe III) and the entire Momoh family on the passing of Professor Abubakar Momoh, who was of the royal family.   Late Professor...
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NLC: Abubakar Momoh, an irreplaceable loss
May 31, 2017 No Responses

NLC: Abubakar Momoh, an irreplaceable loss

 The sudden death of Professor Abubakar Momoh, Director General of the National Electoral Institute is a big blow to the Labour Movement and an irreplaceable loss, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared on Monday.    In a statement issued by...
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IITA: 35,930Kilograms of seeds offer to Borno among best planting materials, lifeline for North East
May 30, 2017 No Responses

IITA: 35,930Kilograms of seeds offer to Borno among best planting materials, lifeline for North East

The improved seeds donated by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to Borno State are lifelines for farmers, and will help rebuild the livelihoods of food insecure persons in the region. Tagged ‘seeds of renaissance’, the 35,930 kilog...
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Osinbajo to Nigerians: let’s make sacrifices
May 29, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo to Nigerians: let’s make sacrifices

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday in Abuja encouraged Nigerians to make sacrifices for the country’s greatness.  Speaking at the Interdenominational church service to mark Democracy Day at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, the Acting Pres...
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Ramadan: Osinbajo felicitates with Muslims
May 27, 2017 No Responses

Ramadan: Osinbajo felicitates with Muslims

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, felicitates with the entire Muslim community in Nigeria as they join other faithfuls across the world to commence Ramadan – the holy month of fasting and prayer. He implored Muslims to seek maximum benefits from the...
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Labour to Senate: Pass other aspects of PIB
May 26, 2017 No Responses

Labour to Senate: Pass other aspects of PIB

By Comrade Hyginus Chika Onuegbu –    We commend the 8th Senate led by Senate President Senator Bukola Saraki and its Joint Committee on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB)  led by Senator Tayo Alasoadura for the passage of the...
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Aisha Buhari unveils youth education empowerment programme
May 26, 2017 No Responses

Aisha Buhari unveils youth education empowerment programme

A key component of Future Assured Programme was launched today by Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari. The component tagged Youth Education Empowerment Programme (YEEP) is meant to intervene in the area of educational support to increase for...
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Aishat Onusi: silent achiever, media strategist
May 26, 2017 No Responses

Aishat Onusi: silent achiever, media strategist

 By Faith Obinna –  In an African workspace still largely dominated by the masculine gender, Aishat Ayijimoh Onusi, bestrides the Nigerian traditional and new media firmament with admirable ease. Her level of innovativeness and ability to make sense ou...
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FEC approves committee on minimum wage
May 25, 2017 No Responses

FEC approves committee on minimum wage

 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday endorsed the constitution of a minimum wage committee charged with the responsibility of negotiating with lanour unions a new minimum wage for the country.   Briefing Journalists after the meeting, the Minist...
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Dangote Cement Shareholders approve N144.8b for 2016 dividend, seeks bonus
May 25, 2017 No Responses

Dangote Cement Shareholders approve N144.8b for 2016 dividend, seeks bonus

Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Wednesday in Lagos endorsed proposal by the Board of company to set aside N144.8billion for 2016 dividend, indicating N8.50 kobo per share as against N8 per share paid in the corresponding period of 2015...
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