Nestlé Nigeria PLC has declared a N547.1 billion sales increase for the 2023 financial year, translating to a 22.4 per cent increase of N100 billion compared to the corresponding period of 2022. Its operating profit also jumped by 41.2 per cent, reaching 122.7 billion; while Profit After Tax was negativelyContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mrs Hannatu Musa, an ‘awara’ seller in Bwari Area Council, FCT, says more consumers have turned to buying ‘awara’ as substitute for protein. Musa, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bwari, said since meat was no longer affordable, some consumers hadContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Niger-Delta ex-agitators under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have commended retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu, the Interim Administrator, PAP, on the ongoing reforms in the programme. The ex-agitators, who gave the commendation during an Interactive session with Ndiomu and other officials of PAP in Calabar, said they remainedContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The United Nations Organisation (UNO) has lauded the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for its resilience and operational standards among its peers in Africa. Mr Ronald Kayanja, Director of the UN Information Centre (UNIC) Nigeria, gave the commendation during his official visit to the Managing Director ofContinue Reading
By Funmiilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has declared support for the annual National Sewing Championship in order to upscale artisan skills. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the presentation of the 2024 edition of the championship. The Minister said NigeriaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to always engage in a constructive dialogue with the government in resolving any labour matter instead of protest and strike. Convener of the group, Mr Adamu Matazu, said this on Tuesday, while leadingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called for the adoption of gender transformative approach to promote gender equality in Nigeria. The stakeholders said this at the third Annual Transformative Gender Justice Conference with the theme: “Diversity and Inclusion: Empowering Communities for Transformative Gender Justice”, on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr TemitopeContinue Reading
CBN approves $20,000 for BDCs to meet demandsContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Read and Earn Federation for UNESCO (UNESCO REF) has sought a strategic partnership with the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) towards the attainment of UN global goals. The President, UNESCO REF, Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu announced this during a visit to the National Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has assured the Nigerian military and other security agencies of President Bola Tinubu’s unflinching commitment to their welfare and working condition. Badaru gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 8th Edition of the General Assembly of theContinue Reading
