Signal distributors’ soft paddle over planned blackout of DSO subscribers in Plateau
There are indications that the planned blackout of signals in the set top boxes (STBs) after April 30 in Plateau State may have been put on hold to encourage subscribers to the digital terrestrial TV experience in the state to…
Logistics in working out PPP slowing relocation of Computer Village to new site—Survey
Contrary to feelers that Lagos State Government may have abandoned its gazette move to relocate the famous Computer Village, Ikeja to a permanent site along Agbado/OkeOdo axis of Lagos State, the challenge of reviewing some understanding reached in 2009 when…
New report sees Nigerian firms doing better than others in recession across Africa
Fresh business growth and expansion report released in partnership with PwC, Africa Development Bank (AfDB) and CDC Group has shown that about 59 Nigerian firms out of 343 companies from 42 African countries, stood stronger and more active than others…
All set for Emir Sanusi II of Kano to address AUN Graduation May 13
The graduating class of 2017 at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) will experience a touch of royalty on May 13, when the 14th Emir of Kano will give the traditional Commencement Address. Interim President, Professor LeGene Quesenberry of AUN…
FIRS generates N3.30trn revenue, explains why 2016 budget was in reds
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has not only revealed that it collected N3.30 trillion revenue from taxes in 2016, but opened up on why the year’s budget was enmeshed in deficit. Speaking on the last day of a three-day…
Use your discretion on payment in dollars by terminal operators, Expert tells NPA MD
Leading Maritime industry consultant and analyst, Mr. Lucky Eyis Amiwero has called on the managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman to use her discretion to effect business driving reforms in the area of payment of certain…
Growth in Transportation ministry is crawling because the minister is a learner—Amiwero
Living encyclopedia in the nation’s transport ministry and maritime industry in particular, Lucky Amiwero has given insights on why developments in the transportation ministry and particularly the Maritime sector are crawling. Explaining more in an interview, the the National President…
Aniebonam, NAGAFF founder hints on fresh moves to amend CRFFN Act
Leading analyst and founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Dr Boniface Aniebonam has given hints that plans are underway to amend the Act establishing the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN)….
Don’t resume violence, Ijaw groups, elders warn Niger Delta militias
For the fact, the current administration under President Muhammadu Buhari has given his word of promise to develop Niger Delta and we have started seeing encouraging signals, there is no need destroy what we are building. These were the key…
Amiwero faults CBN interest in fiscal policies, says forex restriction on 41 items killed ports
More reasons have emerged on why Nigerian ports are witnessing lowest ebb in business activities in terms of container throughput and business generation for Nigerians who hitherto make their living in and around the ports. Mr. Lucky Eyis Amiwero is…
