AIICO Insurance offers N3.5bn worth of right issues
AIICO Insurance is offering N3.5 billion worth of right issues as part of efforts to leap forward in its recapitalistion journey.Mr Segun Olalandu, its Head of Marketing and Strategic Communication, said this in a...
Africa launches $14m coffee sector enhancement amid COVID-19
The Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) said on Wednesday it has jointly launched a $14.3 million intervention programme to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 on the continent’s coffee sector.IACO said it has teamed up with...
India’s sugar crop faces delays with COVID-19 raging throughout nation
India is facing potential delays in the harvest of its massive sugarcane crop, threatening supply worldwide.This is as millions of migrant workers needed for the harvest may be scared to travel due to coronavirus...
Oil rises towards $46 on United States inventory drop, economy hopes
Oil rose towards $46 a barrel on Wednesday, gaining for a third day, supported by a report that United States crude inventories fell.This is also on the backdrop of surveys showing stronger manufacturing raised...
Electricity: Former MAN chairman kicks against tariff increase
The former chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun Chapter, Mr Wale Adegbite on Wednesday faulted the new increment in electricity tariff in the country.Adegbite told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota,...
We are making budget process more participatory- Gov. AbdulRazaq
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara says his administration is committed to making the budgetary preparation process less elitist and more participatory.AbdulRazaq said this on Tuesday in Ilorin at the inauguration of a three-phased citizens’...
ITF lauds FG’s directive on harmonising MDAs skills acquisition programmes
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has commended the Federal Government on its directive to harmonise skills programmes implemented by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).The ITF Director-General, Mr Joseph Ari in a statement on Tuesday...
Joint border drill records seizures worth N11bn in 1 year — Official
SeizureAbuja, Sep. 1, 2020 The Joint Border Drill codenamed ‘Exercise Swift Response’ has made seizures valued at about N11 billion in the last one year.The Public Relations Officer of the Drill, Mr Joseph...
FG congratulates Adesina on re-election as AfDB presidentÂ
The Federal Government has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on his re-election as the eighth president of the bank for a second term. The congratulatory message was delivered by...
PenCom, NAICOM sign MoU
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revise regulation on Retiree Life Annuity and guidelines on Group life Insurance policy.Mr Peter...
Tinubu felicitates with Gov Oyebanji on his 58th birthday
By Blessing Olaniyan
President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt felicitations to Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his 58th birthday on December 21, 2025.
According...
Tinubu immortalises Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, renames Federal University of Heath Sciences...
By Gift Ishaq
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University of Health...
At state visit to Borno: Tinubu commends Gov Zulum for outstanding...
By Samantha Yusuf
President Bola Tinubu has applauded Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for continuously investing in education, health, and transportation and for steadily...
AFCON now to be played every four years
The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, will now take place every four years from 2028.
This was revealed by Patrice Motsepe, the president of the...
Tinubu urged me to turn Plateau crisis into profit – Mutfwang
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said President Bola Tinubu advised him to convert the security and economic challenges facing the state into opportunities...