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OPEC existence saves global energy market from chaos – FG

On: January 25, 2023

By Ella Anokam The Federal Government has said that the existence of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over the past 60 years saved the global oil market from perpetual chaos. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when he receivedContinue Reading

PWDs inclusion in creative industry

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 25, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Bridget Ikyado Artists and creative persons with disabilities have called on government and stakeholders in the arts and creative industry for inclusivity and opportunities to contribute their quota to nation building. They made the call at a focus group discussion featuring 50 persons with disabilities on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading

Expert lauds CBN for raising MPR to 17.5 %

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 25, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ige Adekunle A financial expert, Dr Samuel Nzekwe, has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for raising the Monetary Policy Rate from 16.5 per cent to 17.5 per cent. Nzekwe, also a former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), gaveContinue Reading

Cabotage fund: NIMASA tasks banks on guidelines

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 25, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs), to release modalities for the disbursement of 350 million dollars Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF). The PLIs approved for the disbursement of the fund are: Zenith, Polaris, UnitedContinue Reading

Aisha Buhari vows to continue supporting health, wellbeing of Nigerian Children

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 25, 2023

In: Health

By Ahmed Ubandoma The first lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has expressed her determination to continue to provide all the necessary technical and material support towards improving the health and wellbeing of Nigerian children. A statement, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by her head of Information, MrContinue Reading

Persons with disabilities call for inclusion in creative industry

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 25, 2023

In: Health

By Bridget Ikyado Artists and creatives persons with disabilities have called on government and stakeholders in the arts and creative industry for inclusivity and opportunities to contribute their quota to nation building. They made the call at a focus group discussion where 50 persons with disabilities participated in the forumContinue Reading

Firm inaugurates 5G network, unveils logo in Abuja

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 24, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Mafab Telecommunication Company on Tuesday inaugurated the Fifth Generation (5G) network and unveiled its logo in Abuja. The Chairman of Mafab, Dr Mushabu Bashir, said the launch had added another chapter in its journey towards a brighter and stronger future filled with hope and prospects. BashirContinue Reading

Don urges investment in youth for Nigeria of our dream

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 24, 2023

In: Education

By Cecilia Ijuo Prof. John Abhuere has called on government at all levels and relevant stakeholders to invest in the youth to fulfil the dreams of Nigeria’s founding fathers. Abhuere, founder of the Centre for Childcare and Youth Development (CCYD), said this at children’s event organised by the centre onContinue Reading

President Buhari inaugurates JK Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 24, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos. The President in company of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and many other stakeholders in the entertainment and tourism industries toured the entireContinue Reading

Rainstorm: Poultry farmers seek FG’s support to resuscitate business

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 24, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Felicia Imohimi The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), FCT Chapter has urged the Federal Government and FCT administration to assist members affected by natural disaster to resuscitate their businesses. Mr Pius Aminu, PAN Chairman, FCT chapter made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

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