NDLEA arrests drug lord while giving mule 93 cocaine wraps in hotel
It was a rude shock to a notorious drug kingpin who specializes in sponsoring young Nigerians to traffic Class A drugs to Europe especially Italy, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, stormed his hotel room in…
NITDA woos Global Tech Giants to support Nigerian Startup
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced engagements with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through resources that are harnessed from global tech giants for the sustenance of the country’s…
Vice Chancellors Hail Dangote’s Impact on Agricultural revolution
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has been hailed as a foremost entrepreneur whose laudable interventions in the agricultural sector in Nigeria should be applauded and emulated by others. Many Nigerian University Vice Chancellors, under the auspices of Committee…
Customs CG Assesses Ikorodu Government Warehouse, Meets NPA Reps, Others
In continuation of his visit to Zone ‘A’, Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, paid a working visit to the Ikorodu Government Warehouse, Lagos. The Ag. CGC was received by the officer in charge of the warehouse, Deputy…
Expect good results of Tinubu’s economic policies in Q1 ‘24—Rewane
Leading economist and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms and policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will start yielding results from the first quarter of 2024. Rewane said this on…
FBN Holdings Plc reports growth in its EPS (+234.8% y/y) to NGN5.19/s
FBN Holdings Plc (FBNH) published its unaudited H1-23 financial statements after the close of business yesterday, reporting a remarkable growth in its EPS (+234.8% y/y) to NGN5.19/s (vs NGN1.55/s in H1-22). The group’s earnings growth in the period was supported…
NITDA, ASF, U.S. Consulate unveil Global Tech Africa
Global Tech Africa (GTA), an initiative of the Future Map Foundation designed and implemented by Ascend Studios Foundation; and in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos launches in Nigeria. The Conference…
Customs CG, Adeniyi in Lekki Port, Dangote Refinery commits to Boost Trade
As part of his familiarization visit to zone A’, the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has toured the Lekki port facilities including Dangote Refinery and environs on Wednesday, 20th July 2023. He kicked off with the Lagos…
National Data Strategy gets driving committee
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has inaugurated the Technical Working Committee (TWC) on the implementation of the National Data Strategy (NDS). The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr William Alo who formally inaugurated the…
Shippers’ Council, Apapa LGA team up for port access ease
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Apapa Local Government, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo, to explore enhanced collaboration on smooth access to Apapa Ports roads. Speaking during the courtesy visit, the Chief…
