By Yunus Yusuf Oilserv Nigeria Ltd. has called on International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating across Africa to fully leverage the opportunities available within the continent, especially in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector. The Group Chief Executive Officer of Oilserv Group, Mr Emeka Okwuosa, made the call onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says banking and fintech services topped consumer complaints in Nigeria between March and August. The Commission also said that it recovered over N10 billion for aggrieved customers. The Commission disclosed in aContinue Reading
Turnaround By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country’s upstream oil sector is experiencing a significant turnaround. It said Crude oil losses from theft and metering issues had fallen to their lowest levels in nearly 16 years. According to the Commission, daily losses in JulyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Wema Bank Plc has completed its N150 billion Rights Issue, securing approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bank made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. The Rights Issue, which openedContinue Reading
FOIA By Naomi Sharang The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as a tool to demand accountability and transparency from government institutions. The Executive Director of CTA, Mrs Faith Nwadishi, made the call on Thursday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Douglas Okoro The National Association of Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) says Nigeria is targeting to contribute at least 12 per cent of global rubber production. The National President of NARPPMAN, Mr Peter Idowu, said this on Thursday in Abakaliki during the inauguration of theContinue Reading
Charcoal industry catalyst to Nigeria’s economic growth, poverty reduction – Expert By Collins Yakubu-Hammer An entrepreneur, Ebenezer Akarah, says Nigeria’s untapped charcoal industry holds key to powering the economy and lifting the citizens out of poverty. Akarah in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) has urged soldiers’ wives to strike a balance between parenting, entrepreneurship and personal well-being in order to strengthen their families and communities. President of DEPOWA, Mrs Oghogho Musa, gave the charge during a personal development training for members ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Gospel singer Lily Perez on Thursday ministered in music at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Abuja, delivering soul-lifting sessions of praise and worship. The service drew hundreds of worshippers, who sang along as Perez performed several of her original tracks, including ‘Eyin Nikan’, ‘Amazing God’, andContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Government has inaugurated the distribution of medical equipment and essential drugs valued at over N23 billion nationwide in a bid to strengthen the country’s primary healthcare system. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, who performed the inauguration in AbujaContinue Reading
