By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Thursday listed Legend Internet Plc, a Nigerian telecommunications company. Legend’s N2 billion ordinary shares, with a par value of 50 kobo each, were listed at N5.64 per share. The Chairman of NGX Group, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, who welcomedContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, and the National Agency for the Prohibition of trafficking in persons (NAPTIP), have called for synergy with various government agencies to fight human trafficking in Nigeria. They said this at the one-day training organised by theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The insurance industry has recorded 61 per cent year-on-year increase in third quarter (Q3) of 2024, reaching N1.2 trillion. Mr Kunle Ahmed, Chairman of Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA), disclosed this during a quarterly news conference on the performance of the industry by the association in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed an immediate overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara. The President who met with security chiefs at the State House,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Friday felicitated Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they observe Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection – the cornerstone of the Christian faith. In a message signed by the President, he said he remained steadfastContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike A non-profit organisation, YTOP Youth Empowerment Foundation, has donated mattresses and beddings worth N1.4 million to schoolchildren living with disabilities in Osun state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that YTOP Global made the donation at the St. Phillips Special Needs Children School,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Small and Medium-scaled Enterprises across various sectors of the economy. Ms Omoboye Odu, Head of SME, Partnerships and Collaboration, Ecobank, made this knownContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Mrs Kafilat Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives for Kosofe 1, Lagos, has called for declaration of a state of emergency on drug abuse. She specifically called on the National Drug Law Enforcement AgencyContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Mrs Prisca Kanebi, Chairperson of the the Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NiPeTE), says the institution is rebranding to become Nigerian Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers. She said the move aims to enhance professionalism and growth in the oil and gas sector. NiPeTE Chairperson,Continue Reading
