MAMA DIASPORA, HRH QUEEN MOTHER TEMITOPE AJAYI BAGS CITIZEN LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD AS THE PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR 2020 ▪Lauds FG Social Intervention Programmes on Poverty Alleviation ▪Restates commitment to human capital development
In recognition of her unrelenting efforts towards citizen empowerment and social intervention in Nigeria and beyond, Nigerian-American Business Icon and Founder/Chief Executive officer of Silicon Valley-NED Cooperative, Ibeju Lekki…
LCCI Projects Forex Shortage to hurt Businesses in 2021 •says ‘Business environment not looking very bright’
NIGERIA’s largest business think tank, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), on Sunday warned that 2021 economic outlook is not very bright. It explained that there are…
Jubilations As Gov. Ikpeazu Orders Payment Of Salary To All Abia Workers
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has ordered payment of salary to all the State worker. Ikpeazu while making this known via a statement saying additional 1 or 2…
FEC okays N44.5b for FCT, Roads and Power Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N44.5 billion for various contracts under the ministries of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Works and Housing, and Power. Information and Culture Minister…
What Buhari Must Do to Save Nigeria from Failing -Financial Times
The Financial Times (FT) on Tuesday offered tips on how Nigeria can overcome its socioeconomic and security challenges. It advised President Muhammadu Buhari to step up efforts to secure the…
Our Customers have Deserted Us for Trade-friendly Nations — Traders speak on 16-month Border closure
On December 16, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the immediate reopening of four land borders, namely: Seme in Lagos, Illela in Sokoto, Maigatari in Jigawa and Mfun in Cross River.…
Don’t rely on Govt only for Jobs -Aregbesola tells Nigerian Youths
Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola has advised Nigerian youths to engage in productive activities that can make them self-sufficient and gainfully employed. He cautioned that being over-dependent on public and private…
Lawmakers Raise Budget 2021 Estimates by N506b •Senate, House pass N13.6tr Appropriation Bill
THE National Assembly on Monday passed N13,588,027,886,175 budget estimates for 2021 fiscal year. The amount is N506 billion higher than the N13,082,420,568,233 presented by President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration on…
How Fed Govt will Tackle Youth Unemployment, Restiveness -Minister
Youths and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare has said the Federal Government remains committed to addressing youth unemployment and restiveness through well-coordinated initiatives. He said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration…
Why Buhari Accepted to Reopen Borders ▪Need to save Private Sector, Respect Agreements
The desire to save the manufacturing sector and international community’s pressure influenced President Muhammadu Buhari to end the closure of the country’s land borders, it was learnt at the weekend.…