Economy Archives — Page 10 of 230

October 15, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Begins New Education Curriculum January 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education on Monday announced that the new curriculum for basic education will commence across schools in the country by January 2025. The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman who disclosed this in Abuja, at stakeholders meeting...

October 15, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: Odubu Heads APC Transition Committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has released a list of a 24-member transition committee to work with a team from the Edo State government ahead of next month’s inauguration of the governor-elect Monday Okpebholo and deputy governo...

October 15, 2024 No Responses

Edo 2024: PDP Files Petition To ‘Reclaim Mandate’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a petition to challenge the outcome of the 2024 Governorship election in Edo State. Chairman of the party in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, announced the development at a press conference in Benin on Monday,....

October 15, 2024 No Responses

CAF Probes Super Eagles Ordeal At Libyan Airport

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into the Super Eagles ordeal in Libya and has threatened to sanction those found violating its statutes and regulations. “The matter has been referred to the CAF Disciplinary Board...

October 14, 2024 No Responses

Adeboye Appoints Ogundipe As Redeemer’s University New Governing Council Chair

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has appointed Professor Toyin Ogundipe, immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos as the new Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the Redeemer’s University,...

October 13, 2024 No Responses

Seplat CFO: ESG, Regulatory Frameworks Driving Energy Investments In Africa

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and regulatory frameworks in African countries significantly shape oil and gas investments in the continent, as they influence costs, compliance requirements, and project risk profiles.The Chief Financial Offi...

October 13, 2024 No Responses

SEC DG: Capital Market Can Galvanise Funds To Finance Nigeria’s Infrastructural Deficit

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has described the capital market as being grossly undersold in helping to finance the homogous infrastructure deficit in the domestic economy.Dr. Agama said considering ...

October 13, 2024 No Responses

EFCC Declares Bolaji Akinduro Wanted Over Alleged Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared oil mogul Bolaji Akinduro wanted for alleged fraud. A statement by the EFCC urged the public to provide information on Akinduro’s whereabouts. His last known address is 272, Patience Coker Stre...

October 13, 2024 No Responses

LASUTH Gets Advanced Neonatal Centre

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital now has a centre for advanced neonatal Studies. A statement by LASUTH on Saturday revealed that the innovative initiative was spearheaded by its Department of Paediatrics. The statement said the opening was done wit...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Pledges Enhanced Cooperation With Japan

The Nigerian Government will continue to strengthen its ties with Japan as part of measures to deepen trade and exploit more opportunities in areas of infrastructural development, food security, and health, among others.This, Vice President Kashim Shettima sta...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola Tasks Shippers Council On Construction Of Gateway Inland Dry Port

THE Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has performed the ceremonial ground-breaking of the Gateway Inland Dry Port in Ogun.The Minister who performed the ceremony on Friday also directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to ens...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria Customs Auction Smuggled Fuel

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has auctioned Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol seized by its operatives in Yola, Adamawa State. NCS Comptroller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing in the North-Eastern state. Repre...

October 12, 2024 No Responses

NLNG Photo News

L-R: Prof Meihong Wang, Dr Olajide Otitoju and Dr Eni Oko, winners of the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Science on Friday, October 11, 2024.

October 12, 2024 No Responses

Olubunmi Familoni Wins NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize

Familoni Olubunmi, author of “The Road Does Not End”, has emerged winner of the 2024 edition of the NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize. Familoni was announced winner on Friday night at a colourful ceremony held Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The....