Guinness Nigeria, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, and a leading total beverage alcohol company in Nigeria has posted N47.46 billion revenue for its first quarter period ended 30 September 2021. The unaudited results which were released to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) revealed a 117% increase in gross profit in the period, with double digit revenue growth across all key Read More
The federal government has assured that it would continue to provide a conducive environment for investments to thrive in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry. ln a podcast address to staff of the NURC, on Wednesday, from Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC) Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, insisted that the federal government would not Read More
The Regional Centre for Integrated River Basin Management (RC-IRBM), in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Ministry of Water Resources, the National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) and other stakeholders has held a two-day capacity development workshop on “Water and climate change: women’s coping strategies in West Africa”.Speaking during the workshop held Wednesday in Abuja, Read More
Sometime in 1996, my good friend, the late Abidina Coomassie, published a book, Political Opportunism, in which he primarily excoriated the political enemies of the late head of state, General Sani Abacha. He saw them as men lacking in principles and floating in the wind and being blown wherever political opportunities beckoned; men who were willing to eat leaves, mud or Read More
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has not relented in drawing up training programmes that are beneficial to its sports professionals. It has as well credibly conducted the anticipated elections for the Sports Federations. The Head of the sports sector, who is the Hon. Minister Sunday Dare, has been careful all along not to allow the politicization of those Read More
Following the recent collapse of a block of classrooms at Nazareth High School, Imeko, that killed one and injured two other students, the Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the demolition of the distressed school building. The governor, further directed the immediate reconstruction of the demolished block of classrooms and hinted that any other public building found to be Read More
The Academic and Research Libraries Section (ARLS) has called for increased funding of educational libraries to improve work efficiency and enhance productivity in higher institutions. ARLS Chairman, Dr Ifeanyi Ezema, made the call at the 7th annual conference of the association held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu state. Dr Ezema who stated this during his welcome address to Read More
In a bid to lift the nation’s educational system, the Nigerian and Ukrainian governments have met in Abuja to discuss modalities of developing bilateral relationship between both countries. This is even as both countries have intensified talks on cooperation and signing of agreements with focus on Ukranian experience. Hosting a delegation of Ukraine Embassy in Nigeria together with Ukrainian Center Read More
The directive last week by President Muhammadu Buhari for the incorporation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is not only timely but also a commendable move to give effect for the immediate operation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, which was passed in July this year by the National Assembly and signed shortly after by Mr President after some Read More
The John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (MAF), has set up a civic defence funds to assist journalists, civil society, and private sector actors that are facing reprisals or attacks emanating from blowing the whistle or speaking out against corruption. The fund, which was set up in partnership with three other Foundations, was made known by MAF Country Deputy Read More
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) Monday announced the launch of a series of training workshops for African respondent banks to enhance their ability to obtain and maintain correspondent banking relationships. The first round of workshops, to be held virtually on 27, 28 and 29 July 2021, is primarily geared toward compliance and Read More
African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA), and New Partnership African Development (NEPAD) have tasked the political stakeholders in the north central to be accountable, and address challenges faced by people on daily basis in the region. Chief Executives Officer AUDA -NEPAD Mrs. Gloria Akobundu made the call during stakeholders’ town hall meeting on Thursday, in Read More
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has charged the Nasarawa state Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) to put machinery in place for a free, fair, and credible local government elections in on October 6, 2021. He gave the charge while unveiling NASIEC 2021 regulations Wednesday in Lafia preparatory to the conduct of the elections in the state. He therefore cautioned the commission Read More
African Union (AU) delegates on Country Review Mission (CRM), on the second Peer Review process of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has harped on the need for Nigeria to be the model for other African countries in all spheres especially in governance. Its Lead Panelist, Prof. Abdoulie Janneh made the call on Monday in Abuja, at the town hall meeting, Read More
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has unveiled an all-female combatant squad as part of its safe schools initiative. It has consequently announced the first phase of deployment of some of the personnel to schools in the Federal Capital Territory FCT and Katsina states, promising to deploy more to other states as soon as practicable. Commandant General of Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari, national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Prof. Yemi Osibanjo and many other leaders of the ruling party are scheduled to speak at the public presentation of a book ‘APC’s Litmus Test’ written by the director general of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Mallam Salihu Moh. Lukman. A statement made Read More
A civil society organisation has decried government non inclusion of CSOs in the selection process of people into leadership positions. Executive director Centre for Policy Advocacy and Leadership Development Comrade Edwin Olorunfemi during a peaceful protest at the Eagle Square in Abuja, said, “We are of the opinion that it is time for us to be part of the leadership Read More
The minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has called on Nigerians not to allow the current insecurity bedeviling some parts of the country to jeopardize the unity of the nation. Speaking Thursday via a virtual call at the opening ceremony of 2021 annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations(NIPR), held at the Command Guest House, Read More
Nine pioneering African businesses are set to grow their positive impact on sub-Saharan Africa communities by stimulating clean energy uptake and, in doing so, growing local economies and empowering women. This is thanks to the innovation of the businesses themselves, and support provided through the latest round of PREO (Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities) grant funding. PREO is a multi-million Euro Read More
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc have approved the payment of a cash dividend of 22 kobo per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2020. This amount translates to a dividend yield of 9.2per cent making it the 4th most rewarding Bank to investors in the Nigerian Capital Market. Shareholders who spoke at the bank’s 33rd Annual General Meeting Read More
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian journalists as they celebrate this year’s World Press Freedom Day .Lawan in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, noted that May 3 is set aside every year to remind governments around the world of their obligation to facilitate and respect press freedom, and also to remind journalists the need to Read More
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to withdraw the fine imposed on Channels, even as the Union made case for caution in dealing with perceived infringements by broadcast stations in the country. The Union in a press statement by the National President, Chris Isiguzo, Tuesday in Abuja, said: “We call on the Read More
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