Gov. Tambuwal inaugurates N3bn erosion control projects
2021-01-06
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday inaugurated the N3 billion water storm management and erosion control projects.Continue Reading
NSE lists best performing stocks in 2020
2021-01-06
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Neimeth International Pharmaceutical Plc has emerged the best performing stock in 2020 in percentage terms, appreciating by 259.68 per cent, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Statistics obtained from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the period indicated that the stock, which opened trading at 62k,Continue Reading
Kwara wins $16.9m World Bank-supported programme
2021-01-06
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Kwara Government has won 16.9 million dollars in the 2019/2020 World Bank-supported State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) programme for achievements. The award is the highest ever achieved by the state since the initiative began in 2018. The award was contained in statement issued byContinue Reading
COVID-19: Nigeria reports 1,354 highest daily infections
2021-01-06
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has recorded 1,354 new infections of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed on its verified website on Tuesday. The health agency said the figure represented the highest number in a single day since the first index case was reported inContinue Reading
OPEC, non-OPEC countries to increase production by 0.5mb/d in January
2021-01-06
OPEC and the non-OPEC countries have agreed to increase crude oil production by 0.5 million barrels per day (mb/d) in January.Continue Reading
Osinbajo updates Buhari on implementation of ESP
2021-01-06
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, briefed President Buhari on the progress in the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP).Continue Reading
FG emphasises ban on rice importation
2021-01-06
By Habibu Harisu The Federal Government on Tuesday emphasised ban on rice importation. Mr Abdulhamid Ma’aji, Comptroller, Nigerian Customs Service in charge of Sokoto and Zamfara, made the emphasis at the reopening of Illela Border in Sokoto State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government made theContinue Reading
Nigeria hopes to get 42m doses of COVID-19 vaccine
2021-01-06
Nigeria hopes to get 42 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine soon to cover one fifth of its population through the global COVAX scheme.Continue Reading
Chinese coys must obey Nigeria’s labour laws – Foreign Minister Wang Yi
2021-01-05
By Ifeanyi Nwoko Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned Chinese companies operating in Nigeria to strictly obey the labour laws of the country as well as local customs. Wang who is in Nigeria on a working visit gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja while respondingContinue Reading
Oyo Govt lauds FG initiative on ESPW programme
2021-01-05
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government has commended the Federal Government initiative for the establishment of the Extended Special Public Works (ESPW) programme, aiming at addressing the unemployment issues in the country. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, gave the commendation at the state inauguration of the programme inContinue Reading
