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Investors reap 140% return from Dangote Cement

Cheering news have emerged showing that investors who took positions in Dangote Cement’s stock in 2020 and exited June 31, 2023 harvested 140.26 per cent returns through capital appreciation and 11.11 per cent in H1- 23. This excludes dividend payment…

Refunding students’ loan two years after NYSC not feasible—Analysts

Whereas many Nigerians and mainly students have welcomed the recent signing into law, the Students Loan Act which will enable relatively underprivileged Nigerian students to have access to quality education, experts have pointed out flaws that may hamper easy access…

NDLEA bursts illicit drug lab in Lagos, hits UK-bound skunk, others

Eagle-eyed detectives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have uncovered a secret laboratory producing deadly illicit substance, Methamphetamine, in a residential community located in Ikeja Lagos state where already packaged sachets of the drug and various precursor chemicals…

Meet Grace Oyelude (First Miss Nigeria 1957)

Born Grace Atinuke Oyelude on November 16, 1931, in Kano, Grace Oyelude was crowned Miss Nigeria making her the first title holder of the pageant in 1957. Her journey to becoming the inaugural Miss Nigeria unfolded when her brother shared…

See Guardiola’s titles as manager in Barca, Munich, Man City

Following the deserved winning of UEFA Champions League after beating Inter Milan 1-0 Saturday, June 10 at Instanbul to complete Treble, its important to review Coach pep Guardiola’s titles as manager in Barca, Munich, Man City   In Barcelona La…

Why Ezeala College Of Nursing Okwudor is growing with speed

More facts have emerged on why the leading privately owned nursing institution East of the Niger, Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences, Okwudor in Njaba LGA of Imo State has been on a steady growth both in capacity and capability. Fact…

As Buhari leaves, Edo goes tough on state’s anti-grazing law

Following the end to Buhari administration allegedly adjudged as giving cover to Fulani herdsmen excesses nationwide, the Edo State Government has inaugurated an 18-man committee on cattle and livestock control to implement the state’s anti-grazing law. Governor Obaseki during the…

Access to Childcare Boost to Nigeria’s Private Sector Productivity– IFC/NGX Report

Improving family-friendly workplace policies in Nigeria, including access to quality childcare for parents, could boost private sector productivity and benefit employees, children, and businesses in the country, according to a report published today by IFC and the Nigerian Exchange (“NGX”…

AFC pumps $500m into BUA Cement expansion

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has injected about $500m to drive production line expansion at BUA Cement. AFC says by investing in this project, we are sustainably building Nigeria’s local manufacturing capacity, empowering local communities and creating employment opportunities. AFC is…

FG, Oragnised Labour reach truce, suspend strike

The organised labour Monday night announced the suspension of the proposed nationwide strike and mass protest after a meeting of its leaders and representatives of the federal government. In attendance were Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, former…