By Ginika Okoye The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), a policy think-tank, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms in spite of diverse opposition. A statement by the group’s Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the risk assessment of the Tinubu’s reforms doneContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, says it will impound any articulated vehicle seen carrying animals with passengers in the state. The state FRSC Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, made this known to newsmen after a meeting with members of the Ondo StateContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says construction of the first phase of the National Library will commence by June. Alausa made this commitment on Wednesday during an on-the-spot monitoring and assessment of the national library project in Abuja. He stated that the first phase ofContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Ademola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year”, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC Sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the StrikerContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest. The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciate Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seedlings,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the Federal Government has been able to raise a total of N1.09 trillion through the Sovereign Sukuk since 2017, to support infrastructure development. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, said this on Wednesday in Lagos, during “an all parties meeting”Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Managing Director of Citizens Pensions Ltd., Helen Da-Souza, has highlighted the need for in-depth education to ensure citizens understand their pension contributions and avoid misconceptions. Da-Souza said this at the unveiling of Citizens Pensions Ltd. in Lagos on Tuesday. She emphasised that the pension planContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Business Club Ikeja (BCI) kicked off its maiden three-day Trade Expo on Tuesday, designed to stimulate growth and address the specific needs of businesses in Ikeja and environs. The exhibition, held at the BCI Secretariat in Alausa,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Economic stakeholders are set to convene in Kigali, Rwanda to foster inclusive discussions on Africa’s economic growth at the ‘100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit’. Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director Africa, for the annual summit, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure strong implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to strengthen trade and economic growth. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr JumokeContinue Reading
