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Osun boosts MSMEs with N100m for job creation

On: March 4, 2021

By Victor Adeoti Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Thursday, said the sum of N100 million has been set aside to boost Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development in the state. Oyetola said his administration had adopted a proactive strategy to stimulate the state’s economy adversely affected by theContinue Reading

NAN MD tasks online publishers on professionalism

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 4, 2021

In: General News

By Emmanuella Anokam The Managing-Director, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Buki Ponle, has urged the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers to ensure professionalism as it discharges its duties in the society. Ponle made the call on Thursday in Abuja when a delegation from the guild, led byContinue Reading

Nigerian stock market extends loss by 0.40%

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 4, 2021

In: Business, Economy/Business

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The nation’s bourse extended negative trend for the third consecutive trading session following sell pressure on Nigerian Breweries, Dangote Sugar Refinery and tier-1 banks. The All-Share Index on Thursday declined further by 157.39 points or 0.40 per cent to close at 39,394.67 from 39,522.06 posted on Wednesday.Continue Reading

FG inaugurates FCCPC, consumer tribunal boards, warns against corrupt practices

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 4, 2021

In: Economy/Business

The Federal Government has inaugurated boards of FCCPC and CCPT to ensure effective consumer protection, in the country.Continue Reading

FG inaugurates N9.1bn NIS Tech building

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 4, 2021

In: General News

President Muhammadu Buhari, has inaugurated the N9.1 billion data communication and command centre for the Nigeria Immigration Service.Continue Reading

World Obesity Day: NGOs want FG to increase tax on sugary drinks

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 4, 2021

In: Health

By Justina Auta A coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) has called on the Federal Government to increase tax on sugary drinks to reduce the obesity crisis in the country The coalition which made the call in a statement on Thursday in Abuja released in commemoration of the 2021 World ObesityContinue Reading

ZLP to boycott Delta LG poll

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 4, 2021

In: Politics

Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) says it will not feature in the March 6, Delta local government councils poll because of imposition of fees.Continue Reading

Cameroonian bags 15 years jail term for human trafficking

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 4, 2021

In: General News

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, sentences 36-year-old Cameroonian, Hoth Simplice-Patrick, to 15 years imprisonment for human trafficking.Continue Reading

PTAD pays N954m gratuity, pension arrears to 414 police pensioners

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: March 4, 2021

In: Economy/Business

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says it paid gratuity and pension arrears to 414 Association of Retired War Affected Police Officers (ARWAPO) amounting to over N954 million.Continue Reading

FRSC boss vows to end assaults on patrol operatives

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 4, 2021

In: General News

Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has vowed to end the knockdown and indiscriminate assault on patrol operatives on the highway across the country. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem disclosed this in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading

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