The Advertisers Association of Nigeria, ADVAN has argued that the evaluation and selection process of the ADVAN annual awards, which is in its 10th edition, and scheduled for November 21st, 2021 in Lagos, meet global best practice and standard and can be accepted anywhere in the world. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary…
In a bid to meet high demand amid poor production capacity of wheat, the Central Bank of Nigeria and Heritage Bank Plc have adopted a novel but more robust approach to boost local production and reduce dependence on importation. The partnership is basically to consummate Wheat Seed Multiplication Project in Jos as part of the…
Dangote Industries Limited has restated its commitment to contributing to significant reduction in the number of unemployed Nigerians even as the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry lauded the indigenous conglomerate spread across Africa. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day, at the on-going 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Hajiya Halima…
As the headline sponsor of the Abeokuta 10 km Marathon, the premium Bigi Table Water brand from Rite Foods is fully prepared to energize athletes who will participate in the long-distance race scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in the ancient city. The international event with the theme “Naija, race for Homeland” is…
The Senate on Tuesday considered two critical bills seeking to facilitate the swift prosecution of money launderers and terrorist financiers in Nigeria. The bills when passed into law would also provide the needed framework for the prosecution of public servants with unexplained sources of wealth. The bills are Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2021,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as he emerges winner in the gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Professor Charles Soludo, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was declared winner of the election by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday…
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has given a one-week ultimatum to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Government yet to appear before relevant Committees to defend their budget proposal for 2022, to do so or risk zero allocation in the coming year. Lawan gave the ultimatum in an announcement moments before the upper chamber adjourned…
By Adewole Kehinde Since his assumption of office as the GMD of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari and his management team has made well, NNPC’s promise to ensure Nigerians enjoy a hitch-free celebration to date. It will be recalled that on October 22, 2021, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria…
Corps Members have been advised to avoid risky adventures such as unauthorised journeys, night partying and other types of misconduct as they proceed to their place of primary assignments. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, who stated this today in a nationwide virtual address to Corps Members and Camp participants also emphasised that there is…
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has warned that his administration would not hesitate to prosecute any official of the state government or contractor indicted for compromising standards in erecting structures that threaten life and property. Abiodun added that if such official or contractor is found guilty of compromising safety and standards, he or she will…