By Salif Atojoko The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria’s economy is witnessing a significant turnaround, driven by bold reforms, improved coordination, and a renewed focus on national priorities. In an interview for an upcoming documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary, he saidContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government has approved N4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion, which occurred on January 16, 2024. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement, said the decision was taken at theContinue Reading
The Business Council for Africa (BCA), in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, has announced the shortlist for the third edition of the BCA Business Book of the Year Awards. The annual awards celebrate powerful business narratives that spotlight Africa’s socio-economic transformation. It honours visionary authors and publishers whose worksContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Dr John Asein, the Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says it has become imperative to develop strategies and tools to tackle online copyright piracy in the country. Asein said this in his opening remarks at a meeting of the World Intellectual PropertyContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The North-South Power Company Limited (NSPCL) Niger says it has spent more than N1 billion on the execution of various community projects in the zone. Dr Samson Esumeh, NSPCL Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen at the Company/Dam Host Community Stakeholders’ Committee EngagementContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Aiyenuro Joshua, of the T-Jos Signature Nigeria, has declared his intention to set a world record in the Guinness Book for the longest haircut in the world. The barbing marathon has been scheduled to hold from June 10 to June 17 at the Velodrome of theContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi Dangote Industries Limited is partnering critical stakeholders in the economy to grow Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria, Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, has said. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 2025 Nasarawa Trade Fair ExhibitionContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Alfa Designs Nigeria Limited, a leading oil and gas company, says it has secured approval to begin conversion of diesel-powered engines to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the country. The company said the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) had done the Proof ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam An Energy Expert, Mr Quadri Fatai has advocated winding down of diesel-powered engines in the country in reducing Green House Gas (GHG) and fugitive methane emissions by 60 per cent. Fatai, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Alfa Design Nigeria Limited gave the advice on Monday, inContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation, says the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Group Life Assurance Scheme for government workers, paramilitary and uniformed personnel. Walson-Jack said through the Insurance Scheme, the Federal Government would provide a life policy for each public servant, andContinue Reading
