The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, held a public hearing on the state’s Electricity Bill 2024, which aims to improve electricity supply in the state. The bill is titled:” A bill for a law to repeal the Lagos State Power Sector Reform Law 2018, to provide for the[Read More…]
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Telcos Ask NCC for Permission to Hike Tariff for Voice, Data Services
Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have asked Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for permission to increase their tariff for voice and data services to enable them cushion the harsh operating climate. This is coming two months after an earlier letter to the industry regulator to demand for tariff adjustment. They are appealing[Read More…]
Bühler opens application center for local grains in Nigeria together with Flour Mills of Nigeria
Bühler opens application center for local grains in Nigeria together with Flour Mills of Nigeria The company plans to boost the growth and development of ancient grains as a food source in Nigeria and the continent of Africa to enhance food security in the region Bühler, in collaboraiton with Flour[Read More…]
FirstBank to honour Soyinka @ 90 with “The Noble Warrior”
”The Noble Warrior,” a theatrical performance of Eni Ogun has been listed as part of the birthday celebrations and activities in honour Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka at 90. Announcing its sponsorship of the Lagos command performance in a statement on Tuesday, the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank,[Read More…]
Retail superstores suffer low patronage – FCCPC
As the harsh economic atmosphere continues unabated, high profile retail supermarkets have experienced sales reduction by 50 percent. Speaking during a strategic engagement between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission [FCCPC] and the members of the National Association of Supermarket Operators of Nigeria [NASON], Retailers Council of Nigeria [RCN],[Read More…]
Food crisis: 82 million Nigerians may slip into severe hunger – UN
The Food and Agriculture Organization, an arm of the United Nations has warned that by 2030 about 80 to 82 million Nigerians may slip into severe hunger in the country amid food insecurity. The Humanitarian Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, represented by, Taofiq Braimoh disclosed this at a[Read More…]
NAFDAC warns against unregistered drug in Nigerian markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert over the unauthorised production and sale of an unregistered drug in the country. The product name is B-GAG Healthy Medicine with batch number 0070. According to NAFDAC, the product was detected during surveillance activities in[Read More…]
Christ School ‘94 set celebrates 30 years of graduation
The Christ School, Ado Ekiti Class of 1994 Alumni Association is pleased to announce its 30th graduation anniversary and the 91st Founder’s Day celebration of their esteemed alma mater. These milestone events are a testament to the rich tradition of excellence and camaraderie that defines the Christ’s School community. In[Read More…]
Tijani, Patricia, Isiaka, Others Emerge Winners in 3rd Edition of Cycling Lagos
Following a stamina based cycling competition recently in Lagos, winners have emerged in the 3rd Edition of Cycling Lagos, an initiative of Brandescort Communication with an objective of promoting cycling in Nigeria. Tijani Quwam, a professional cyclist from Lagos emerged winner in the male cartigory after riding for 56 minutes,[Read More…]
NAFDAC seals two sachet water factories in Imo
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two sachet water factories in Owerri for operating in unhygienic environments. The agency further cautioned another factory during the routine inspection carried out on Friday in the Imo capital city. The two affected factories included Elmabo Table[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…]