MPC rate hike will hurt real sector investment, CPPE boss declares
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concerns about the rate hikes by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Dr Muda Yusuf, CEO of CPPE said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, while responding to the outcome of the MPC meeting, held Monday […]
Tinubu mourns victims of Kano mosque fire incident
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the fire incident that led to the death of some worshippers at a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The President in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, condemned the act […]
NCC begins enquiry to review guidelines for telecoms industry
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a public enquiry on the review of three key guidelines/regulatory instruments for the telecoms industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this on Tuesday while meeting with all Mobile Networks Operators (MNOs) and other stakeholders in the telecoms industry in Abuja. Maida said […]
Funding challenge, an opportunity to domicile IT in-country, says Commissioner
Mr Olatunbosun Alake, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, on Tuesday said that the goal of the state government was to domicile Information Technology (IT) incountry and reduce foreign dependency. The commissioner told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Lagos that the inflation being experienced in the country was an opportunity […]
Senate wants end to hostilities in Cross River over boundary disputes
The Senate has called for an end to hostilities in parts of Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, over boundary disputes. This followed adoption of a motion sponsored by Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC Cross River)at plenary on Tuesday. Presenting the motion, Ekpenyong said Odukpani had been plagued by land and boundary disputes. He […]
ASUU asks Tinubu to intervene in its demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on President Bola Tinubu to look into the yearnings of the union to reposition the nation’s tertiary institutions. The union decried the neglects of its demands by the past administrations, saying the lingering crises that led to series of agitation since 2022 was due to non-implementation […]
Jonathan calls for truce between Fubara, Wike kicks off work on 13.59km Trans-Kalabari Road
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday inaugurated the commencement of work on the 13.59km Trans-Kalabari Road in Rivers. At the event, he called on the governor and his predecessor to work together for the progress of the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the first phase of the road, awarded at the […]
Lagos to support 1, 681 low income earners
The Lagos State Government has said no fewer than 1,681 low income earners will benefit from its financial support, in addition to 2,000 others that have benefited from the distribution of food palliative. The initiatives are part of measures put in place by the state government to cushion the effect of the current economic situation […]
Don’t allow PDP go into extinction in Nigeria’s politics, party leader pleads
Mr George Okoye, a Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra has urged stakeholders not to allow the party go into extinction in the country’s politics. Okoye, also a former member of the State Assembly, told journalists in Awka on Monday, that the leadership of PDP should not allow their personal interests and […]
Corporate leaders ask girls to see future in ICT career
By Patrick Aigbokhan Young girls have been charged to prepare themselves for future careers that will be premised on ICT knowledge and expertise. Speaking at the International Girls in ICT event organized by eBusiness Life Communications Limited, corporate organizations that gathered for the 12th edition of the year-long campaign spoke on diverse expectations from young […]
