The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi has restated his determination to accelerate the economic growth and sustainability agenda of the state as part of efforts to drive financial independence. During a welcome address at the Ekiti State Economic Development & Investments Summit tagged: “Fountain Summit”[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
Finally, government scraps DPR, PPPRA, PEF for new agencies
The Federal Government, yesterday, officially scrapped the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) and the Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF). Following the passage and implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Upstream Regulatory Commission and Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) are to[Read More…]
World Sight Day: Lions Club Give Back to the Society
In commemoration of this year’s World Sight Day, Lion Club District 404B2 Nigeria organised a free eye screening and surgeries for members of the larger society. Speaking on this development recently in Lagos, the District Governor, District 404B2 Nigeria, Lion Kayode Oshinuga said; “October is a whole world wide month[Read More…]
Consumer groups ask FG not to remove electricity subsidy
Electricity consumer protection groups on Tuesday advised the Federal Government against the removal of electricity subsidy so as not to create a hike in tariffs. Mrs Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, had disclosed that government was working towards eliminating electricity subsidy to free up funds for[Read More…]
BBNaija: Between participation of brands and benefits of sponsorship package
As today’s consumers become exposed to increased levels of advertising clutter, marketers have looked to other means to get their message across. Product placement has become increasingly popular and even rivalling traditional advertising. No doubt, big brother naija, popularly known as BBNaija, a reality show in which contestants live in[Read More…]
JOHESU: Harvest of Strikes Continues
The current industrial crisis in the nation’s health sector may take another dangerous twist following a fresh 15-day ultimatum issued to the Federal government by the Joint Health Sectors Unions, JOHESU, and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, AHPA, to meet demands. It is important to note that, JOHESU and AHPA[Read More…]
9% of Nigerians graduates find employment : Why are Nigerian Youths not employable?
The population of graduates in Nigeria is high and the rate of unemployment in Nigeria is quite alarming. In fact, a survey has revealed that over 90,000 people, which is about 47 percent of Nigeria’s university graduates are unemployed in the country that is considered, Africa’s largest economy. Also, findings[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK HOSTS FINTECH SUMMIT 5.0, HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPACT OF OPEN BANKING ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced that the 2021 edition of its annual FINTECH Summit is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 7 October 2021 by 10:00 am. The virtual event is opened to everyone, but participants are required to register via the link https://firstbanknigeria.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NmkYfeckQqu4vjTWy5lr5w[Read More…]
CELEBRATING 2021 World Tourism Day: Adamawa State Is Open For Tourism Development
‘’ Tourism for Inclusive Growth’’ is the theme for World Tourism Day 2021. This year’s official celebration will be hosted by Cote d’voire , country on the coast Western Africa , with Abidjan the de facto capital and Yamoussoukro the administrative capital ) It is celebration of tourism’s ability to[Read More…]
Xiaomi Launches Redmi 10 in Nigeria with MediaTek Helio G88 SoC, 50MP quad-camera, 90Hz display, and more
In order to consolidate on deepening it’s market share in Nigeria, one of the leading mobile phone brand, Xiaomi has level up the Nigeria mobile industry with the online launch of Redmi 10 across its Nigeria social media and stakeholders recently in Lagos. During the official launch of the device,[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]