Agricultural Credit Gurantee Scheme Fund Amendment Act 2019, a booster to large scale farming
Agricultural Credit Gurantee Scheme Fund Amendment Act 2019, a booster to large scale farmingNANFeatureActAbuja, Sep. 1, 2020 Over the years, government after government in Nigeria have been criticised over inadequate financing of agribusiness...
Group tasks NERC on price of prepaid meters
The All Electricity Protection Forum, an electricity advocacy group,has appealed to Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to reduce the cost of prepaid meters in the country.Mr Adeola Samuel-Ilori, National Coordinator of the forum said...
AEDC begins implementation of new tariff plan
TariffAbuja, Sept. 1, 2020 The management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it has started implementing new Service Reflective Tariff Plan (SRT) across its franchise area from Sept. 1.Mr Oyebode Fadipe,...
AGM: NIM declares N59.4m net surplus for 2019
The Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) says it generated N59.4 million as net surplus for the year ended Dec. 31, 2019 amidst the pros and cons of its internal and external environments.
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Oil prices rise on falling United States dollar
PrisesMelbourne, Sept. 1, 2020 Oil prices recovered on Tuesday, erasing overnight losses, as investors moved into risk assets and away from the safe-haven United States dollar, which tumbled to multi-year lows.Brent crude futures...
Big Oil’s patchy deals record casts shadow over green makeover
OilLondon, Sept. 1, 2020 As major oil companies prepare to spend billions on renewable energy assets to stay relevant in a low-carbon future, the industry’s patchy track record on takeovers is a red...
Dollar dumped on rate outlook, Aussie looks to RBA
United States dollars and other world currencies lie in a charity receptacle at Pearson international airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 13, 2018. (Reuters file photo)CurrenciesTokyo, Sept. 1, 2020 The dollar fell toward...
Olanipekun, others laud Obi SAN at book presentation in Lagos
By Blessing Olaniyan, Lagos
Legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), Professor Fabian Ajogwu (SAN) and other...
Sanwo-Olu hails Babajide Otitoju over elevation as TVC Director of News
By El-ameen Ibrahim
In a move that underscores the value of experience and dedication in Nigerian journalism, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his...
Wilfred Ndidi becomes Super Eagles’ Captain as Musa, Troost-Ekong retire
By El-ameen Ibrahim
In a decisive shake-up of leadership, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have appointed midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the new Captain of the...
Police arrest suspect linked to Microsoft 365 hack
By El-ameen Ibrahim
In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a man suspected of orchestrating a global phishing attack on...
INEC hosts 2 PDP factions in Abuja
By El-ameen Ibrahim
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a critical meeting with the two factions of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...