Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
CSR: Securities firm spends N368m on road construction in Anambra state
The Swisstrade Securities Nigeria Limited, a leading manufacturer of armoured security doors, said it spent N368 million for road construction…
Nigerian Govt. completes timetable for Ogoni clean-up
The Federal Government says it has completed timetable for the clean-up of hydrocarbon impacted communities in four local government areas…
President Buhari leaves for US Saturday, holds talks with Trump, others
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Saturday on an official working visit to the United States of America, on…
President Ramaphosa defends controversial national minimum wage
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Friday refuted criticism against the National Minimum Wage (NMW), saying “NMW is a firm…
Seminar participants call for regulation of social media
Participants at a two-day workshop on responsible media coverage of elections have called for urgent regulation of the activities of…
Govt aide calls for intensive awareness on illegal migration
Ms Efosa Uyigue, the Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Gender, on Friday said only intensive awareness would check…
Nestle gain pushes Market capitalisation to N170bn
The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday rose by N170 billion following huge gain posted by…
NAF Anniversary: Cleric urges Nigerians to pray for Nigeria, leadership
The Chief Iman of the Nigerian Air Force Base Central Mosque, Abuja, Group Capt. Lukman Lawal, has called on Nigerians…
2018 World Cup: Croatia, Iceland key to Eagles’ second round qualification – Ndidi
Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has declared that the Super Eagles’ key to qualifying for the second round of the Russia…
President Buhari receives Tijjaniyya Movement leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with leadership of the Tijjaniyya Islamic movement at the Presidential Villa,…
NDLEA nabs 2 suspects, seizes 1,459kg of cannabis in Niger state
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, said on Friday that it had arrested two suspects and seized…
Niger Govt debt stands at N57.9bn
The Niger State Government debt profile stands at about N57.9 billion in foreign and local debts. The Director General of…
Cleric urges faithfuls to embrace politics for national development
As Nigeria prepares for 2019 general elections, an Islamic scholar, Saheed Salman, charged Muslim faithful to get involved in the…
FCMB shareholders approve N1.98bn dividend, laud board consistency
Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc on Friday commended the board for consistent dividend payment, and also approved a dividend of…
Zidane, Lopetegui heaps praise on FC Barcelona’s departing captain Iniesta
FC Barcelona’s departing captain Andres Iniesta has been hailed as a “real football man” by Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane.…
Medical Practitioners endorse reform programmes in Yobe state
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Friday, endorsed the medical reform programmes of the Yobe Government, aimed at effective healthcare…
Labor President sympathises with Kogi workers over Non-payment of salary
Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Friday sympathised with Kogi civil servants over their colleagues wholost their…
Opposition urges members to vote against Senator Melaye’s recall
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its members in Kogi State to vote against the recall of Sen. Dino…
Ekiti rice farmers get N80 million farm inputs
The Ekiti Chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it has distributed farm inputs worth over N80 million…
Nigerian Govt. reaffirm commitment to support traditional institutions
Federal Government on Thursday restated its commitment to support traditional institutions in achieving their importance in the society. Minister of…
Navy intercepts vessel with 406 passengers on-board
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said it had arrested a vessel, MV CHIMBA EXPRESS, with 406 passengers on-board, for unauthorised…
NUJ decries shabby treatment of local journalists in Bauchi state
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi Council, on Thursday decried the shabby treatment of local journalists covering the visit…
Naira achieves marginal gain against dollar at investors’ window
The Naira on Thursday appreciated marginally against the dollar at the investors’ window. The Nigerian currency gained 9 kobo to…
INEC official advocates integrated e-data image capturing
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advocated for an integrated electronic-data capturing of individauls to avoid repeated image capturing…
FAAN moves to rid corrupt practices in airports
Mr Sani Mahmud, Regional Manager, Northern Operation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says the authority is committed rid all…
Sports Commission holds gymnastics “Open Day’’ to spot new talents
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) on Thursday held a two-day gymnastics “Open Day’’ for secondary schools to discover new…
Institute tasks NASS on speedy passage of Whistle-blowing policy Bill
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), has urged the National Assembly to expeditiously pass the whistle-blowing…
378.19 shares worth N6.26bn traded on NSE
Investors traded 378.19 million shares, valued at N6.26 billion in 4,780 deals on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday.…
UBEC set to commence nationwide audit of basic education institutions
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says the 2018 National Personnel Audit of all basic education institutions in the country…
Nigerian Air Force commended for order of battle review
President Muhammad Buhari on Thursday commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for reviewing its order of battle in respect of…