Ambode harmonizes agencies inspecting businesses, workplaces
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has stopped forthwith all forms of multiple agency inspection to workplaces and companies and ordered a harmonization. Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye disclosed this yesterday at a press…
Senate blocks business monopoly with new bill
The Senate has approved a bill seeking to end all forms of business monopolies in Nigeria and promote trade competition in the 36 states of the federation. The lawmakers therefore approved scrapping of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) and ratified…
Amendment of NLNG Act may derail profitability in business, others—Attah
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Mr. Tony Attah, has revealed before the Senate Committee on Gas that the proposed amendment of the NLNG Act by the House of Representatives would discourage investments…
NCC, ATCON set for Nigeria ICT Festival 2016
NCC, ATCON set for Nigeria ICT Festival 2016 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have signified their readiness to attend the 2nd Nigeria ICT Festival & Exhibition 2016 slated for Thursday, November 24,…
Google drills .5m on digital skills for Africa scheme
Google has announced that over 500,000 people in Africa have received trainings in its Africa Digital Skills program which was launched in April. The announcement was made alongside the launch of its new online training portal for Africa. The Digital…
Apprehension as NUPENG gives FG 21-day ultimatum over job losses
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers yesterday handed down a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to prevail on exuding multinational oil conglomerates in the country to stop mass retrenchment of oil workers. National President of NUPENG,…
Again, Ngige begins recruitment into MDAs
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity has again released a list of over 90 jobs including vacancies in the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation among others. Dr. Chris Nigge is the Minister…
NCC announces licensing round for Infracos in 5 zones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to commence Phase II – licensing of Infracos for North-East, North-West, South-South, South-East and South-West zones (excluding Lagos). In a recent advertorial signed by Mr. Tony Ojobo, Director Public Affairs at…
Globacom’s 4G LTE hits 16 more cities, counting
National carrier and most indigenous telecoms operator, Globacom Nigeria has announced that 16 more major locations have been connected to its advanced 4G LTE network. The new locations include the Lagos State University and Babcock University in Ogun State. The…
Airtel ups customers’ excitement, gives Ovajara Bonus on SmartConnect Pack
Since yesterday, (October 26th), Airtel customers has started getting more than six (6) times the value of every recharge on their line. This was the revelation of the company in a statement issued yesterday. The customer largesse is coming from…
