NCoS promotes 16,582 officers, warns against indiscipline

By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service has promoted 16,582 officers and personnel across multiple cadres, marking the largest promotion exercise ever conducted in the service’s history nationwide, according to officials in Abuja Tuesday. Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this during the decoration ceremony for newly promoted officers andContinue Reading

NUJ FCT chair prioritises welfare of journalists in Yuletide outreach

By EricJames Ochigbo The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms Grace Ike, has reaffirmed the union’s commitment to the welfare of journalists in the territory. Ike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the distribution ofContinue Reading

FG signs MOU with RSE energy to provide off-grid power for industrial clusters

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RSE Energy Nigeria to provide off-grid and embedded power solutions for industrial clusters across the country. During the signing ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, said that theContinue Reading

Investors gain N578bn as Santa Claus Rally boosts NGX

By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Tuesday, leading to N578 billion gains for investors. This marks the 9th consecutive bullish session. Gains in stocks like: Aluminium Extrusion Industries, Austinlaz, Custodian Investment, First Holding Company, FTN Cocoa Processors and 24 others drove the market into positive terrain.Continue Reading

Toastline magazine honours Dokpesi, Musa as democracy champions

By Priscilla Osaje Toastline Magazine has honoured late High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications, Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) and others, describing them as strong advocates and defenders of democracy. The Publisher, Akinyele Babarinsa, in Abuja on Tuesday, said the prominent Nigerians were honoured for their distinguishedContinue Reading

BPP to boost economy through procurement reforms, Nigeria First policy

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, says the bureau is committed to strengthening the economy through procurement reforms and implementing the ‘Nigeria First’ policy. Adedokun said this in a statement by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja onContinue Reading